Having just added a post about Lake Tekapo Youth Hostel in New Zealand it got me thinking about places to stay that have awe inspiring views.

In no particular order here’s some I can remember staying in (will ad more as I remember)

1. Lake Tekapo Youth Hostel - one of the best hostels with a view I can think of, a spectacular view of lake and mountains.
2. Bunga Bungalows Gili Ai, Indonesia - Bungalows sitting meters from the beach with a spectacular view across turquoise sea to Bali.

Lake Tekapo Youth Hostel is surprisingly, located right in front of Lake Tekapo in the centre of New Zealand’s South Island. Its main attraction is the huge window with an incredible view of Lake Tekapo and the mountains and has got to be one of the best views I’ve ever had in a Youth Hostel.

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Twice as deep as the Grand Canyon (though the walls aren’t as sheer) The Colca Canyon is the second deepest Canyon in the world (2nd only to the The Cotahuasi Canyon situated further to the northwest)

The most popular reason for a visit to the Colca Canyon is to see the Andean Condors close up as they soar gracefully rising up on the warm airs from deep in the canyon ready for a days hunting, but spend a few days there, visiting the villages and a stay at the Oasis is a really memorable experience. [Read more]