This Community Shares The Most Beautiful Things In The World, Here Are 50 Of The Most Breathtaking (New Pics)

Bored Panda was lucky enough to get in touch with travel bloggers and photographers Chris Oberman and Karol Kru, as well as Airbnb and travel photographer William Zimmermann, and chat with them about all things travel, starting with what they enjoy most about it and how they managed to turn their passion into a career.

What Chris loves most about traveling is that it can change a certain view one has of countries or places. "Everyone, myself included, has a certain view of countries or places, but real life often turns out to be much different. Having that view shattered is just the best, in my opinion. That is what I love most about traveling. When I moved to China, for instance, my friends thought I was crazy, and I myself had a certain view of the country. But, I honestly had the time of my life there, and everything I thought I knew was wrong," he shares.

"I've been traveling all over the world when I was a DJ. Traveling was the main reason I wanted to become a DJ actually; I wanted to make a living and travel at the same time. But, there was never enough time to really explore and connect with locals. In 2019, our journey of moving abroad started. My wife got an offer for a job in Beijing. Should we go? Hell yes! And so we did. It was a huge change, but along the way, I was able to find ways to generate income by working remotely, like selling music or doing shows as a DJ locally. Later on, I was able to get income through my travel blog, which is my main focus now," Chris tells us.

Similarly, Karol enjoys traveling because it can reset a person's perspective. "Being in a new environment forces you to slow down, notice details, and appreciate moments in a deeper way. That sense of discovery is addictive," he says.

"I managed to turn it into a career by combining my passion for photography with storytelling. Over the years, I built a community through social media, launched digital products like travel guides and presets, and started working with brands on campaigns that align with my style and values."

Meanwhile, William loves to travel because it's a great learning opportunity. "Traveling for me is all about learning; about the world, the people in it, and about yourself. There are a million ways to make a career out of it; that's not to say it's easy," he tells us.

"In fact, I think it makes it harder—there's no one path or major in school or certificate that can prepare you for a life of photography. It's about trying as many things as you can and doing as much research as you're able, all while staying intentional yet nimble. For me, I now make the majority of my living shooting hospitality images for short-term rentals (i.e, Airbnb hosts), hotels, and other tourist destinations in the places I visit."

While these travelers and photographers explored the world, some places impressed them with their beauty more than others. What stands out to Chris the most are several places in Iraq, China, and Oman.

"While living in Iraq, I visited an area called Choman, near the border with Iran. We discovered snow-peaked mountains with glaciers (in June!), waterfalls, and actual nomads living at the foot of the mountain! They herd sheep and goats for milk and meat, use the glacier water for drinking (I had a sip myself, fresh water!), and wash their clothes. Witnessing this way of life was truly incredible. I never expected to see something like this in Iraq or the Middle East," he shares.

"Another incredible place is Zhangjiajie, also known as the Avatar Mountains, in China. There are valleys filled with gigantic pillars just like in the movie, beautiful nature, monkeys, rivers, and temples built on cliffs. This is one of the most beautiful places I've been to in China. Lastly, Wahiba Sands desert in Oman. Being there all alone, surrounded by sand and complete silence is an epic experience. Spending the night in a rooftop tent on a 4WD is something I can highly recommend."

The places William finds the most breathtaking are the recently visited (with his 97-year-old grandma!) Iceland, the Netherlands, and Belgium.

"As a photographer, there's nowhere you'll shoot as unique a series of landscapes as you will in Iceland. As a tourist, Iceland felt like the ultimate build-your-own adventure. There's one main ring road that navigates the island nation. Just from the road or a short walk from it, you can see some of the most incredible geological marvels; epic waterfalls, expansive glaciers and volcanic tundra as far as the horizon," he says.

"Then this year, we flew into Amsterdam and spent a week traveling around the region, crossing for a few days into Belgium. Whereas Iceland was a geological wonder, the towns we visited here were historic spectacles. The rich, ancient architecture and vibrant European culture existing in and around the many canals and idyllic countryside of the region made for picturesque scenes around every corner."