Author: Jenny

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    Discover Indiana Dunes: A Midwest Gem of Biodiversity and Beauty

    When most people think of National Parks, the Midwest is the last region of the country that comes to mind. Indiana Dunes National Parkβ€”which is located in Porter, Indianaβ€”is the fourth most ecologically diverse National Park in the United States. Home to towering sand dunes, pristine beaches, and peaceful forests, Indiana Dunes National Park showcases…

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    Visit the Stately Trakai Island Castle in Lithuania

    Approximately 17 miles outside of Vilniusβ€”which is the capital city of Lithuaniaβ€”stately Trakai Island Castle is situated in the middle of placid Lake GalvΔ—. The castle was first constructed in the 13th century and has undergone several striking transformations throughout the centuries. It is home to an expansive museum that showcases artifacts from Lithuanian history…

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    Explore the Camondo Stairs: Istanbul’s Art Nouveau Marvel

    In the late 1800s, banker Abraham Salomon Camondo commissioned a grand stone staircase in the Turkish city of Constantinopleβ€”now known as Istanbulβ€”so that his family could traverse one of the city’s steepest hills and travel to work and school with greater ease. The Camondo Stairs are a sprawling staircase with a distinctive curved design that…

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    Explore Stunning Marble Caves in Chile

    When most people see photos of Chile‘s Marble Caves for the first time, they think that they must be looking at a photoshopped image with a slick filter. Photos of turquoise water lapping against swirling marble arches streaked with ribbons of pale yellow, sea green, and deep blue appear too vibrant and beautiful to be…

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    Pantai Merah: Visit a Vibrant Pink Beach in Indonesia

    If you are a lizard enthusiast searching for the ultimate romantic honeymoon destination, consider booking a trip to lounge in the sun with your sweetheart on a pink beach that doubles as a Komodo dragon habitat. The sands of Pantai Merahβ€”as the pink beach is knownβ€”derive their vibrant color from a red microscopic organism known…

  • Make a Wish on the Isle of Pines

    The Isle of Pines in New Caledonia—which is located between Australia and New Zealand—is a picture-perfect tropical paradise dotted with tall, slim pine trees. Visitors from around the world flock to the Isle of Pines to enjoy pristine waters, lush tropical foliage, and a lucky cave. One of the Isle of Pines’ most popular attractions…