11. Meditating at Machu Picchu
You can’t help but be inspired at the surreal vista of Machu Picchu perched atop the mountain pinnacles of the Peruvian Andes. The Caretakers Hut, Sun Gate and Temple of the Moon provide some classic photo-op views over the Inca ruins, but they tend to be crowded. Hiking up Huayna Picchu – the mountain that most people photograph – will give you a refreshingly different vantage point over the complex. You’ll see a lot of tourists striking cheesy poses throughout this sacred site. Yoga contortions and contemplative meditative positions seem to be most popular. Even Liam Pain from One Direction found his center here. If you can manage to get a llama in the shot, all the better.
12. Four States at Once!
There’s a point in the Colorado Plateau where the boundaries of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Arizona meet. It’s the only place in America where four states touch. Four Corners Monument marks the spot, a location that is just begging for a “look ma, I’m in four states at once” shot. Some people lie down spread eagle across the boundary lines, some push up on all fours, while others sit right on the center spot. There’s not much point in coming here if not for the token photo, so snap away.
