The Republic of Maldives in the Indian Ocean has more than a thousand islands, lined with pristine beaches and sprinkled with shallow lagoons. But the beauty of the flattest country in the world also has its risks: most of the islands are barely a meter above sea level, and may disappear if global warming continues at its current rate. Islanders are already feeling some impacts of climate change.

For trekking enthusiasts, Mount Kilimanjaro is a magical destination. The highest mountain in Africa stands in breathtaking isolation in the middle of the savannah. But its snowy peak may evaporate - along with the dreams of many travelers. Scientists say Kilimanjaro has already lost 85 percent of its snowcap - and climate change is worsening the forecast.

The health of the Amazon rainforest - one of the seven wonders of nature - has often been linked with the health of the entire planet. But humans have deforested at least 12 percent of the original jungle. About three football fields of tropical rainforest continue to be lost every minute. That's bad news for the planet, as the Amazon is often referred to as "the lungs of the Earth."

Who has ever wished to allow their body float in the Dead Sea? Future visitors may end up lying down on dry land. Water levels of one of the Earth's saltiest locations are shrinking at a rate of about a meter per year. Diversion of water sources that feed the sea for agriculture, rising populations and mining activities are some of the factors turning this dream destination into a nightmare.

With its waterfalls and turquoise lakes, Plitvice Park in Croatia ranks among the most beautiful natural sights in Europe. And tourists know this. From April to September, up to 13,000 visitors come - every day. As the impact of these numbers began to become visible years ago, swimming in the waters was strictly forbidden, since 2006.

If your idea of paradise is an remote mountain far from humanity, better avoid Mount Everest. Reaching the highest summit in the world used to be a privilege reserved for just a few - but that's history. Nowadays, this natural jewel is adorned with tons of trash left by the multitude of visitors.

Bali is probably the most famous vacation spot in Indonesia. This idyllic place has been called the "island of gods" due to its white beaches and transparent waters - along with its Hindu temples. But a dark cloud is shadowing its splendor: Hundreds of hotels are monopolizing freshwater and land. Not to mention the threat of climate change, with its rising sea levels.

In 2015, tons of dead fish, ducks and frogs were found in Lake Titicaca - the highest of the world's major lakes, and mythical birthplace of the Inca civilization. Toxic water from mining and other industrial activities flows into Titicaca, as well as wastewater from surrounding communities. To complete the damaging circle, local people ingest the toxic chemicals through fishing.