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  • Eltz Castle - Burg Eltz
    Europe | Germany

    Experience Eltz Castle: Germany’s Fairytale Fortress

    ByIlya November 2, 2024November 2, 2024

    Imagine waking up here, gazing out of the window from one of your many towers and surveying the surrounding forest in the morning sunshine. Life in a fairytale castle surely that’s everyone’s dream. This castle has been inhabited by the same family for over 800 years. Welcome to Eltz Castle in Germany. This castle even…

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    🏷️ architecture, castle, castles
  • Incredible aerial photograph of the upper waterfall cascade at Tahquamenon Falls with beautiful autumn foliage on the trees with green, yellow, red and orange leaves surrounding the river.
    Michigan | North America | USA

    Discover Michigan’s Awe-Inspiring Tahquamenon Falls

    ByIlya October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

    Nestled deep in Michigan‘s Upper Peninsula, Tahquamenon Falls is a stunning series of waterfalls recognized by its distinctive cola-colored waters. The Michigan State Parks describe these falls as the “one of Michigan’s most awe-inspiring sights.“ Featured in the writings of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and a song by Sufjan Stevens, these falls have captured imaginations of…

    🏷️ falls, hiking, waterfall, waterfalls
  • skiing
    Travel

    How to properly fit a ski helmet to ensure maximum safety?

    ByIlya October 31, 2024

    Choosing the right ski helmet is crucial for comfort and safety. A well-fitted helmet protects against head injuries, provides thermal insulation, and ensures comfort. Below, you’ll find detailed tips to help with the selection and fit of a helmetβ€”from the correct sizes to ventilation technologies and adjustment options, such as removable ear pads. Choosing the…

    🏷️ safety tips, skiing gear
  • Mobius Arch Alabama Hills
    California | North America | USA

    The Alabama Hills: Visit California’s Most Filmed Rock Formations

    ByJenny October 25, 2024May 13, 2026

    Rows of rounded rocks known as the Alabama Hills—which are located just outside of Lone Pine, California—have served as a captivating backdrop for countless films. From the first masked Lone Ranger in the television series of the same name in 1949, to Kevin Bacon narrowly escaping the jaws of a vicious desert creature in the…

    πŸ’Ž Legendary
    🏷️ camping, filming locations, hiking, rock formation, rock formations
  • Turnip Rock at sunset
    Michigan | North America | USA

    Turnip Rock: Michigan’s Stunning Formation

    ByIlya October 19, 2024October 30, 2024

    Along the Michigan tip thumb shoreline, located a geologic formation called Turnip Rock, estimated to be thousands years old. This dolostone stack has been severely undercut by wave erosion over millennia. It’s just offshore from the historic gated community of Pointe aux Barques, so the best way to see Turnip Rock is by boat. The…

    🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ kayaking, rock formation, rock formations
  • Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station, Waughtown, Winston-Salem, NC
    North America | North Carolina | USA

    The Last Remaining Shell Oil Clamshell Station: A Unique Piece of History

    ByIlya October 15, 2024

    It’s historic, unique, and unusualβ€”and it’s a gas station. They don’t make them like this anymore. Located in a residential area of Winston-Salem, this gas station is shaped like an old clam shell. Built in the 1930s, the station’s unique design, made from stucco over wood and wireframe, was part of a creative marketing strategy….

    🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ architecture, gas station, historic landmark, roadside attractions
  • Anna Ruby Falls, Georgia, USA in autumn
    Georgia | North America | USA

    Experience the Magic of Fall at Anna Ruby Falls: Georgia’s Favorite Autumn Destination

    ByIlya October 9, 2024

    The fall in Georgia is really magical, and there is always something to do outdoors to enjoy the beauty of this season. From exciting fall festivals to the vibrant display of golden and red foliage, there is a lot to experience. One of the best places to enjoy these brilliant colors is Anna Ruby Falls,…

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    🏷️ fall, falls, hiking, hiking trails, outdoors, waterfalls
  • Aerial panorama of Atlantic Road
    Europe | Norway

    Norway Road Trip: Trollstigen, Atlantic Road, and Trollkyrkja

    ByIlya October 3, 2024

    A few years ago, I had the unforgettable chance to travel through Norway for a few months, diving deep into the local culture by working alongside farmers in a rural area. Imagine vast open landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see, where neighbors live half a mile apart. Norway’s natural beauty is simply…

    🏷️ fishing, hiking, mountains, road trip, road trips

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