What: Sand, sand everywhere. This is what the majority of us imagine when we hear the word “desert.” This is not true about all deserts, however, and the Atacama desert is one of them. Even though this place is extremely dry, it can turn into a flowering blanket overnight after a heavy rain. Note, however, that the desert blooms only every 4 or 5 years, and last time it happened in 2017.

Where: Chile

When: September — November