Moccasin Lake, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the US. [Photo/VCG]

10. Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the US

Far away from the hustle and bustle of mega cities, Michigan's Upper Peninsula is an area full of stunning natural beauty and landscapes.

The region boasts hundreds of miles of beaches and lakeshore, some of the country's oldest forests and waterfalls. Best of all, it offers reasonable travel costs and sees far fewer travelers than big cities.