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  • The Ancient Salt Ponds of Maras: Perfection of Historical Engineering
    Peru | South America

    The Ancient Salt Ponds of Maras: Perfection of Historical Engineering

    ByAdela July 15, 2018

    The Maras Salt Ponds are not on top of a must see places list in Peru. However, it hides a treasure, that leaves even the most experienced travellers speechless. Situated near modern Cuzco, this location demands crossing a dirt road far away from the city; up to this day, it is considered by many to…

    🏷️ ponds
  • St. Roch Chapel: A Shrine Of Life On A Cemetery
    Louisiana | North America | USA

    St. Roch Chapel: A Shrine Of Life On A Cemetery

    ByAdela June 3, 2018September 9, 2026

    Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, St. Roch cemetery doesn’t look like anything out of the ordinary, at first. However, this quiet spot is home to one of the most peculiar settings: the shrine of St. Roch. The neighborhood previously known as Faubourg Franklin, became St. Roch in 1867. In the times of yellow fever epidemic,…

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    🏷️ cemetery, chapel
  • Brazil’s Hidden Treasure: the LenΓ§Γ³is Maranhenses National Park
    Brazil | South America

    Brazil’s Hidden Treasure: the LenΓ§Γ³is Maranhenses National Park

    ByAdela May 20, 2018

    Brazil is one of the most exotic countries on Earth. Although, the majority of its area is explored by tourist, there is one hidden treasure few know about: the LenΓ§Γ³is Maranhenses National Park. Located east of BaΓ­a de SΓ£o JosΓ©, LenΓ§Γ³is Maranhenses looks nothing like a usual desert. In fact, it’s more like an endless…

    🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ National Park
  • Panoramic Beauty of Laguna Quilotoa, Ecuador
    Ecuador | South America

    Panoramic Beauty of Laguna Quilotoa, Ecuador

    ByAdela May 6, 2018May 6, 2018

    Located at 12,795 feet above the sea level, Laguna Quilotoa is one of the most impressive wonders of Ecuador. It is among the most beautiful stops for hikers, who travel along the Andes mountain. In 1280, the Quilotoa volcano had its last massive eruption, which resulted in a 1.8 miles long caldera, that got filled…

    🏷️ lake
  • Graffiti Mesa: Valley of the names, California
    California | North America | USA

    Graffiti Mesa: Valley of the names, California

    ByAdela April 26, 2018August 29, 2018

    California is by far one of the top U.S. destinations. One of the treasures it holds, is commonly known as Valley of the Names. It is well-preserved monument created during the Second World War. Located in Winterhaven, california, the place consists of a 1,200 acres of land filled, with signatures, dates, messages and drawings.

    🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ valley
  • Museo Atlantico: Europe’s First Underwater Museum
    Europe | Spain

    Museo Atlantico: Europe’s First Underwater Museum

    ByShorena April 4, 2018April 25, 2019

    When picturing the Canary Islands, first things come to mind are: the sun, a tropical beach and the ocean breeze. But, apparently, there is much more to see off the shoreline as well: a whole underwater museum, to be exact. Located off the coast of Lanzarote, Museo Atlantico is Europe’s first underwater museum, at the…

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    🏷️ museum, museums
  • The Tomb of Jesus Christ in Japan
    Asia | Japan

    The Tomb of Jesus Christ in Japan

    ByShorena March 30, 2018January 29, 2020

    Japan is well known for a variety of sightseeing spots, but this particular one is pretty much unheard of. Allegedly, there is the tomb of Christ. Yes, you read it right: the tomb of Jesus Christ.

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    🏷️ grave, tomb
  • The “living ghost town” of Oatman, Arizona
    Arizona | North America | USA

    The “living ghost town” of Oatman, Arizona

    ByIlya March 29, 2018

    Arizona is known for beautiful nature: canyons, mountains and red sandstone. But, it’s little towns are a quite of an attraction as well. One of them is the town of Oatman. It’s history goes back to 19th century: times of the gold rush. The town was named in honor of Olive Oatman: a girl from…

    🏷️ town

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