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  • Hierve el Agua
    Mexico | North America

    Hierve el Agua: Mexico’s Stunning Stone Waterfall

    ByJenny October 24, 2022

    From a distance, Hierve el Agua appears to be a roaring waterfall cascading from the side of a cliff. Upon closer inspection, Hierve el Agua is several pillars of white stone with deep grooves which have been sculpted by calcium-rich water that bubbles up from the depths of the earth. Although some refer to Hierve…

    🏷️ geological formations, geology
  • Tasmans Arch
    Australia

    Tasmans Arch: Australia’s Natural Stone Bridge

    ByJenny October 19, 2022November 20, 2024

    Tasmans Arch—which is located in Eaglehawk Neck, Australia—was once a cavernous sea cave with sturdy stone walls. Over time, salty sea air and powerful waves eroded the cave until nothing remained but a stately stone arch. Visitors can view Tasmans Arch from a lookout point that offers a breathtaking view of crashing waves and a…

    🏷️ geological formations, rock formations
  • View of Sete Cidades near Miradouro da Grota do Inferno viewpoint, Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal.
    Europe | Portugal

    Sip Gin, Hike Inside of a Volcano, and Watch Blue Whales in the Azores

    ByJenny October 14, 2022October 14, 2022

    The Azores are an archipelago unlike any other. Located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the 9 volcanic islands of the Azores feature surprisingly warm water and a mild climate, the rugged landscape, dreamy beaches, and fascinating culture of the Azores will enchant nature lovers, history buffs, and food and drink enthusiasts alike. The…

    🏷️ island, islands, region
  • Discover India: Best Off The Beaten Path Places And Experiences For First-timers
    Asia | India

    Discover India: Best Off The Beaten Path Places And Experiences For First-timers

    ByIlya October 14, 2022October 14, 2022

    The food, the colorful festivals, he beautiful clothes!β€”And, don’t you forgetβ€”the energetic dancing! These are all amazing features that could sum up India in a nutshell. But even more than the classical Hindi films and the faithful Yogis, this list would be incomplete without the breathtaking tourist destinations that make visitors troop into India in…

    🏷️ travel tips
  • Cahaba, Alabama: A Ghost Town in the Heart of the Deep South
    Alabama | North America | USA

    Cahaba, Alabama: A Ghost Town in the Heart of the Deep South

    ByJenny October 12, 2022

    Most people in the United States associate ghost towns with the gold rush which swept the western half of the country in the 1800s. Even though extreme heat, humidity, and abundant vegetation degrade abandoned structures at a steady pace, the South is still home to some compelling ghost towns. The story of Cahaba, Alabama—which briefly…

    🟠 Warm
    🏷️ town, towns
  • 6 Must-See Places in Mississippi
    Mississippi | North America | USA

    6 Must-See Places in Mississippi

    ByIlya October 10, 2022October 10, 2022

    Mississippi is one of the more modest states, but its jaw-dropping landscapes and an overall laidback lifestyle make up for it. Not to mention that it has acres of forestland where you can roam around free. Plus, the food is delicious! Located in the south of the US, Mississippi is one of the most rural…

    🏷️ road trips, state
  • Madrid couple
    Europe | Spain

    8 Things to Do While Visiting Madrid As A Couple

    ByIlya October 7, 2022

    It’s challenging to pay homage to Madrid in a few words because the city is overfilled with life, and culture. With some of the finest museums and art galleries on the continent, where masterpieces from the Renaissance and important works from the twentieth century are ready to enthrall you, the city competes artistically with any…

    🏷️ travel tips
  • Point Pleasant, West Virginia Mothman
    North America | USA | West Virginia

    Decide if Mothman is Fact or Fiction in Point Pleasant, West Virginia

    ByJenny October 6, 2022October 6, 2022

    On a chilly November night in 1966, two couples were driving towards a World War II munitions plant that West Virginia locals referred to as the TNT area. Both couples spotted a frightful winged creature with eyes that flashed red when exposed to light. The couples claimed that a large, menacing creature with a sizable…

    🏷️ statue, statues, town, towns

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