Life is full of unexpected adventures and natural beauty. To open the door to such wonder and amazement, all it typically takes is a little bravery, a dash of curiosity, and the willingness to travel. Traveling around the world allows us to see and experience all kinds of astonishing things, places and cultures and to meet new, interesting people. In addition to helping us abandon our daily routines, such adventures get us to open our minds and hearts, too. The best part is that the memories of all we’ve seen and experienced stay with us for life, so we can enjoy the stunning beauty in real time as well as look back at it in awe even decades later. Here are some of the best photos of the most fantastic wonders of the world. Hopefully, this will inspire everyone to get out of their comfort zone and see what unique experiences and opportunities await. Scroll down and discover some of our favorites.

Massive lightning strikes the Philippines

A photographer created this impressive, 20-stacked photo. This demonstrates how powerful and terrifying a bolt of lightning can truly be. For instance, buildings and monuments are frequently struck by lightning and can experience dozens or even hundreds of lightning strikes.

Furthermore, a single lightning bolt can strike multiple locations simultaneously. It is not so uncommon for lightning to strike twice or even three times in the same place, and trees usually suffer burns from lightning strikes. Some people even say that there are faces in the lightning. Check out if any can be seen here.