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  • A Real-Life Wild Wild West Experience: Gold Point, Nevada
    Nevada | North America | USA

    A Real-Life Wild Wild West Experience: Gold Point, Nevada

    ByAiLili September 7, 2019November 12, 2020

    For fans of classic Western films and cowboy enthusiasts, there’s nothing like a good old ghost town in the Nevada desert. Located near the Nevada-California border in Esmeralda County, the quaint town transfers visitors to relive the era of the old wild west, with authentic buildings rich in history. Known as a silver mining camp…

    🏷️ ghost town, town
  • Santuario Madonna della Corona: A secluded paradise
    Europe | Italy

    Santuario Madonna della Corona: A secluded paradise

    ByAiLili September 6, 2019

    Looking for a peaceful escapade, during your soul-searching travels through Northern Italy? Then you might enjoy venturing towards the picturesque landscapes of Spiazzi, where you’ll find the breathtaking Santuario Madonna della Corona (Sanctuary of the Lady of the Crown) precariously perched among the vertical cliffs of Mount Baldo. Due to it’s secluded location, sheltered by…

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    🏷️ church
  • Mount Fanjing
    Asia | China

    Mount Fanjing

    ByIlya September 4, 2019

    Mount Fanjing or as it is called in Chinese, Fanjingshan is located in South West China. Rising to a height of just over 8200 feet, Mount Fanjing was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2018. Besides being a natural wonder, the area includes a number of Buddhist temples as well. Mount Fanjing is considered…

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    🏷️ mountain, mountains
  • Top Activities and Attractions in Rowes Bay Beachfront Holiday Park
    Australia

    Top Activities and Attractions in Rowes Bay Beachfront Holiday Park

    ByIlya August 19, 2019

    Many people spend money just to go to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. They would spend a trip to see the Sakuras in Japan or visit the Taj Mahal in India. Some would bring their loved ones and walk to the dunes in Africa. They would cancel their appointments and travel thousands of miles just…

    🏷️ park, resort
  • The Garden of Cosmic Speculation in Scotland
    Europe | Scotland

    The Garden of Cosmic Speculation in Scotland

    Bymaeta2017 July 22, 2019

    This sculpture garden was created by Charles Jencks, a renowned landscape architect and theorist, and Maggie Keswick, his late wife. They chose their home, Portrack House, to be the location for their dream. Located near Dumfries, South-west Scotland, the sculpture garden covers 30 acres and has an unusual design, which was inspired by contemporary cosmology,…

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    🏷️ garden, sculpture garden
  • Kjeragbolten: Top Hiking Destination in Norway
    Europe | Norway

    Kjeragbolten: Top Hiking Destination in Norway

    Bymaeta2017 July 15, 2019December 4, 2020

    Located in Southern Norway, Kjeragbolten is a hikers dream come true. This place is hard to miss. A massive boulder, lodged in a mountain fissure is probably the most photographed rock in Norway. The place is popular for BASE jumping and of course, for photos. The nearest town to this destination is Lysebotn, which is…

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    🏷️ hiking
  • Adjara Coastline: Home to the Beautiful Mountains, Beaches and the City of Batumi
    Europe | Georgia

    Adjara Coastline: Home to the Beautiful Mountains, Beaches and the City of Batumi

    ByShorena July 2, 2019September 7, 2019

    When choosing a vacation destination, it is important not to be limited. For travellers, who want to explore as much as possible in a short amount of time, Adjara, Georgia is a perfect place. Located in southwest Georgia, Adjara is stretched on the Black Sea coast, while sitting on the lush Lesser Caucasus Mountains. It…

    🏷️ beaches, cities, fortress, historical region, mountains, National parks, region
  • Georgia’s Mountainous Region of Khevsureti
    Europe | Georgia

    Georgia’s Mountainous Region of Khevsureti

    Bymaeta2017 June 27, 2019May 16, 2020

    The country of Georgia is well known for its beautiful nature and it is a top tourist destination. Besides ancient and modern cities, Georgia is known for its mountainous regions. Khevsureti is a remote mountainous region, that is located in Northern Georgia, between Kazbegi and Tusheti. This historical area is famous for its unique abandoned…

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    🏷️ historical region, region

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