New Zealand based photographer Amos Chapple captured amazing images of the state of Meghalaya, India, allegedly the wettest spot on Earth. The village of Mawsynram in Meghalaya annually receives 467 inches of rain. The outdoor workers often wear water-proof suits made from bamboo and banana leaf. The most unusual and gorgeous sights in the region are the “living bridges” spanning rain-soaked valleys. For centuries, locals have been manipulating the roots of rubber fig trees to grow into natural arches, far outlasting man-made wooden structures that rot in just a few years. The bridges are self-strengthening, becoming more substantial over time, as the root systems grow.
Africa is a continent of 54 diverse countries that share some of the best landscapes natures has ever spawned. From the rich tropical forests of Central Africa, to the sheer magnitude of the Sahara desert, and then to the flourishing savannah of the east, the old continent never ceases to amaze. It is also the…
The Netherlands has 66+ wildlife crossings, including overpasses and ecoducts, to protect endangered European badgers and other species such as wild boar, red deer, and roe deer. The Veluwe, a 1,000 km² nature area in NW Europe, has 9 ecoducts, 50m wide on average, that allow wildlife to cross highways. The first two ecoducts on…
Tusheti National Park is named as one of the “12 best places you’ve never heard of” by BudgetTravel. It has rich biodiversity with aesthetic terrain, old defense towers, and folk culture. Mountainous Tusheti is a historical province hidden deep in the Caucasus Mountains in the north Georgia. Until 1975, these areas were very hard to…
What if your next adventure took you not only across vast Himalayan terrain but also centuries into the past? The Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal isn’t just a high-altitude adventure—it’s a living museum of forgotten kingdoms, Buddhist folklore, and remote mountain cultures largely untouched by time. Nestled between the Annapurna and Langtang ranges, this path…
A small ancient village in South-Eastern Poland, Zalipie, is definitely one of the country’s top tourist attractions. Not because it has five-stars hotels or massive glass buildings, but on the contrary, due to its small wooden cottages, which are painted in the most vibrant colors. 📈 Rising💎 Legendary Discover more from Unusual Places Subscribe to…
The Char Dham Yatra is much more than a regular journey. For many Indian families and spiritual seekers, the pilgrimage to the four revered temples of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath is a cherished experience. These sacred sites, located in the majestic Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, are believed to cleanse one’s soul and offer spiritual…
