A striking pink, 17-story Buddhist temple in Khlong Mai, Thailand, with a green and gold dragon coiled around its exterior, is a surprisingly obscure destination. The design for Wat Samphranβotherwise known as the Dragon Templeβcame to a member of the Bhavana Buddho sect during an extended fasting meditation. The dragon, whose face looks towards the…
In the 1500s, a group of Saracen pirates, often erroneously referred to as ‘Turks,’ scaled an enormous cliff in Sicily, marked by natural stone steps, to plunder a town. This cliff, after witnessing similar invasions by various pirate groups over centuries, became known as Scala dei Turchi, or the Turkish Steps. Surrounding the Turkish Steps,…
In 1434, the Dresden City Council received the green light from the powers that be to allow a Christmas Market to take place in Dresden on Christmas Eve. The outdoor Christmas Market sold meats that revelers could purchase to serve on Christmas Day. Dresden’s Christmas Market was so successful that it ultimately became one of…
Neist Point Lighthouse in Scotland is one of the most photographed lighthouses on Earth. Located near the edge of a windswept cliff on the Isle of Skye, the stark white tower of Neist Point never fails to attract crowds of visitors. Although still fully functional, Neist Point Lighthouse does not allow tours of its interior….
Planning on taking a vacation somewhere new and exciting? Why not try La Paz, the capital city of Bolivia? It is a beautifully vibrant city with equally vibrant markets, historic plazas, and amazing weather all year round, not to mention the towering Andes as your backdrop.Β Beyond this wonderful cityβs beauty and excitement, itβs also…
An underwater river may seem like a contradiction, but there are a handful of places in the world where underwater rivers actually exist. A flooded cave in Chumkopo, Mexico, known as Cenote Angelita, is home to an eerie underwater river. This phenomenon occurs due to a variance in the salinity of the water and a…
Whatever destination you have in mind, hitting the open road and taking the scenic route is sure to fill you will excitement. Maybe youβre on holiday with your friends, touring a famous route or travelling extensively for work and enjoying the opportunity to drive, itβs always great to have something to look forward to and…
Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand is home to one of the most curious rock formations in the world. Geologists are endlessly fascinated by Split Apple Rock, a large granite boulder that appears to be perfectly split down the middle. Scientists are puzzled by the formation of this distinctive cleaved boulder. The most plausible…