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  • Governors Island
    New York | North America | USA

    Take A Break At Governors Island

    Bybookhound September 12, 2020

    If you’re in New York City but you suddenly feel an urge to get away from the crowd and the noise, then you can just simply head to Governors Island. To those who have never been to Governors Island one of the best ways to describe it is to call it an adult playground. If…

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  • white sand dunes new mexico
    New Mexico | North America | USA

    Things To Do In White Sands, New Mexico

    Bybookhound September 9, 2020

    White Sands in New Mexico is a national park that offers an excellent outdoor experience. There’s something for everyone in this park and that’s why it’s a favorite weekend destination of families and outdoor enthusiasts. Below are the things you can do in White Sands. Go camping White Sands is the perfect place to go…

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    🏷️ desert, National Park, National parks
  • Devon - Clovelly Harbor
    Travel

    5 Inspiring Places for Writers

    ByIlya September 8, 2020August 10, 2022

    Creativity is an art that needs you to explore new places and experience diverse cultures to keep you inspired and motivated. Staying in one place for a long time reduces your morale of being free-spirited and writing inspiring content. You need to get away from the normal to expand on the perspectives of every aspect…

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  • Fort Montgomery
    New York | North America | USA

    Fort Blunder – The U.S. Fort Accidentally Built on Canadian Soil

    Bybookhound September 7, 2020December 3, 2025

    The official name of Fort Blunder is Fort Montgomery. It was only called Fort Blunder because of the story behind its creation. It was built by America after the war with the British in 1812. It is located in the shores of Lake Champlain, which is situated across the US-Canada border, in what is today…

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  • The Devil's Pulpit
    Europe | Scotland | UK

    Crimson waters of the Devil’s Pulpit, Scotland

    ByAiLili September 4, 2020January 19, 2022

    Scotland is known for its majestic woodlands that look like they’ve come straight out of a storybook. The Devil’s Pulpit, however, takes on a more sinister vibe when it comes to folklore. Instead of dreaming of gnomes and fairies across the lush greenery, Finnich Glen is a crimson-colored river that gushes through twisted and sinister-looking…

    πŸ’Ž Legendary
    🏷️ filming locations, rocks
  • Panagia Kakaviotissa church
    Europe | Greece

    A Church with No Roof, Eastern Aegean, Greece

    ByAiLili September 2, 2020September 2, 2020

    Greece is a land full of rich and ancient history, with most structures and artefacts still pretty much intact. Located somewhere within the Eastern Aegean Islands lies the Church of Panagia Kakaviotissa, a church with literally no roof as it was carved into the mouth of a cave. This roofless church is located on the…

    🏷️ church, Churches
  • The Top 5 Most Unusual Places to Visit Around the World
    Travel

    The Top 5 Most Unusual Places to Visit Around the World

    ByIlya September 2, 2020April 26, 2022

    Did you know, around 1.4 billion people are tourists every single year? Sure, the Eiffel Tower is beautiful and the London Eye is exciting, but why head to a destination that is packed full of tourists when you can visit an unusual, quiet spot instead? In this article, we’ll look at some of the most…

    🏷️ top 5
  • Pyramid Scotland
    Europe | Scotland | UK

    The Secret Scottish Pyramid of Cairngorms National Park

    ByAiLili September 1, 2020November 15, 2024

    Scotland would probably be the least likely place you’d expect to find this certain piece of ancient architecture. But believe it or not, there is a pyramid in existence located in Scotland‘s Cairngorms National Park that actually serves as an interesting piece of royal history. Amidst the Scottish woodlands, this area is mostly known to…

    πŸ’Ž Legendary
    🏷️ building, National Park, National parks, pyramid

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