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  • Shiprock
    New Mexico | North America | USA

    Shiprock in New Mexico

    Bymikejhall September 18, 2020May 15, 2026

    New Mexico‘s San Juan County is home to several places, which interest the off-the-beaten-track kind of travellers. The preserved structures of the Aztec Ruins National Monument and the pueblos of the Chaco Culture National Historical Park are a real treat. But, one place stands out – literally – from the rest is Shiprock. Towering alone…

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    🏷️ rock, rock formation, rock formations
  • Spend a Day At Old Plovdiv
    Bulgaria | Europe

    Spend a Day At Old Plovdiv

    Bybookhound September 16, 2020

    The Old Plovdiv, Bulgaria, is the oldest city in Europe and the sixth oldest in the world. It has been populated since 6th century B.C. You can’t claim to have visited the oldest city in Europe, without walking on the cobbled streets of Hilly Plovdiv. The place is famous for its beautiful and well-preserved Ottoman-era…

    🏷️ city
  • Taupo McDonald’s
    Australia | New Zealand

    Taupo McDonald’s: The Coolest In The World

    Bybookhound September 14, 2020February 15, 2024

    You can probably boast of having eaten in a dozen or even a hundred McDonald branches. Do you probably think that all McDonald’s look alike right? They all have the same red and yellow building with red and yellow interiors. But have you eaten on a plane converted into a fast food joint? If you…

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    🏷️ restaurant, restaurants
  • 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…

    🏷️ island, islands
  • 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…

    🏷️ inspiring places
  • Fort Montgomery
    New York | North America | USA

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

    Bybookhound September 7, 2020October 27, 2026

    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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    🏷️ fort
  • The Devil's Pulpit
    Europe | Scotland | UK

    Crimson waters of the Devil’s Pulpit, Scotland

    ByAiLili September 4, 2020October 27, 2026

    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…

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    🏷️ filming locations, rocks

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