Many Icelandic residents are not shy about their fervent belief in nature dwelling elves who can make themselves invisible to humans at will. Believing in a colony of invisible elves may sound absolutely preposterous to a person who lives in a big city where the landscape is primarily composed of concrete and steel. A trip…
It’s a little known fact that the United States has two Grand Canyons. The most famous Grand Canyon is in Arizona. The Grand Canyon that we all know and love has a slightly smaller but equally impressive cousin in Texas called Palo Duro Canyon. Palo Duro Canyon features striking red rock formations, stunning vistas, and…
The Mediterranean French Riviera is famous for its glamorous resorts. It is a hotspot destination for holidays. However, just an hour drive north, gets you to the Verdon Gorge, which is the deepest canyon in Europe. Reaching depths of 2,296 feet, the canyon stretches for 31 miles. Amazingly, the gorge was only discovered in 1905,…
West of the city of Makhachkala in the Russian region of Dagestan is one of the most spectacular – and deepest – canyons in the world. Nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the North Caucasus, Sulak Canyon is, in fact, 60 meters deeper than its more famous Arizona, USA equivalent. However, there is far more than…
Stuรฐlagil Canyon in east Iceland is a place that, despite its incredible beauty, remains under-the-radar for the majority of tourists. One reason for this is its accessibility, or lack of. It’s located 44 miles from the nearest town Egilsstaรฐir. It is further from the country’s capital city, Reykjavik, at 140 miles. Until 2006, this awe-inspiring…
Antelope Canyon is one of the most photographed slot canyons in the Southwest USA. The canyon consists of two different canyons: an upper and lower level. The steep and sharp incline makes visiting this visually stunning spot a challenge for most. Since going in without any experience could be dangerous, visitors are able to step…
Kazakhstan is not a very popular tourist destination. When it comes to canyons, this is not a first country, that comes to mind. However, Charyn Canyon is worth visiting, if you are travelling nearby. Located 120 miles from the capital Almaty, Charyn Canyon stretches over 50 miles, along the Charyn river. That’s where it takes…