Monsanto is a village in Portugal that is defined by its unique landscape. Houses are located between, on top of, and beneath giant boulders. Monsanto, known as the “Holy Mountain,” has remained largely unchanged since its creation from stone over 500 years ago. In 1938, Monsanto was called the most “Portuguese town in Portugal”. The…
The Kummakivi Balancing Rock (Strange Rock in Finnish language) is a natural wonder located in Ruokolahti, South Karelia, Finland. It consists of two boulders, one placed precariously on top of the other, but despite its appearance, it has not rolled off. Ancient inhabitants were unable to move it, leading them to believe a supernatural force…
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers in Madagascar. Located on the western coast of the country, the park boasts stunning limestone formations and a diverse landscape of sweeping canyons, gorges, and grand waterfalls. The Tsingy, its unique geological formation, features towering limestone stones with jagged peaks. This 583 sq…
Discover the beauty of Western Australia‘s Wave Rock, a 110-meter-long formation created by 2.7 billion years of wind and water erosion. Climb the 15-meter-high multi-colored granite cliff and be amazed by its striking appearance. The formation of Wave Rock has been a source of intrigue for geologists and the general public alike, being one of…
The Appennino (Italian: Colosso Appenninico), a 35-foot-tall sculpture located in Villa Demidoff, part of the former Villa Medici at Pratolino, 7 miles north of Florence, Italy, is a stunning masterpiece. Created by the Flemish artist Giambologna between 1579 and 1580, the Appennino personifies the Apennine mountain ranges and is sculpted in such a way that…
Giraffe Manor is a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel run by The Safari Collection. Known for being one of the most photographed properties in the world, Giraffe Manor sits on 12 acres of private land surrounded by 140 acres of indigenous forest in Nairobi’s Langata suburb. The historic manor, with its classic 1930s appeal, offers guests a…
The Amalfi Coast boasts countless secluded beaches, making it challenging to visit all of them. However, the Fiordo di Furore stands out as a must-see, as it is one of the coast’s most unique geological features. Connected by the Amalfi Highway, visitors can access the beach via a bridge and descend stairs along the gorge’s…
A Catholic woman and her Protestant husband faced opposition to be buried together because of their differing beliefs, but they found a solution through their 19th-century Dutch gravestones. Colonel Jacobus Warnerus Constantinus van Gorkum of the Dutch Cavalry was laid to rest on the Protestant side of the Roermond Kapel cemetery in Limburg, Netherlands, while…