Nature can be really, really, really weird.

More travellers are inspired to explore nature’s most spectacular plants. Why? Maybe because we live in an overstimulated, online world, so we want to return to nature for peace, a sense of belonging, and to experience mother nature herself. Or, possibly because Millennials just really, really like buying (and occasionally killing) plants.

Either way, here are three trips with some spectacular plants.Or, you can just check out all our trips via the big red button below

 South Africa: Euphorbia obesa
Euphorbia obesa, is intriguing for its round, ball-like shape that helps it store water and thrive in dry conditions. Native to South Africa, this succulent grows in rocks, and has become a popular plant for plant-lovers. In fact, it has become a protected species in South Africa because it’s endangered in the wild due to such a high demand to buy it.

Indonesia: Corpse Flower
The corpse flower, known for its infamous odour that smells like rotting flesh, is one of the world’s largest and rarest flowers. It blooms only once every several years, drawing crowds eager to witness its unique, short-lived spectacle. This plant’s scent attracts beetles and flies, aiding its pollination. A corpse flower bloom can reach up to 10 feet tall and only lives about 24 to 48 hours.

Philippines: Elephant Foot Yam
The Elephant-Foot Yam (or Amorphophallus Paeoniifolius if you’re a botanist) is valued for both its unique look and uses in cooking and medicine. It smells like rotting meat, which helps attract flies. This adaptation increases its chances of pollination in the wild, making it one of nature’s clever survival strategies.