The Bisti Badlands, located in northwestern New Mexico, is a unique and breathtaking destination that offers a glimpse of an alien world right here on Earth. The area is formally known as the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness and takes its name from the striking stone formations that dot the landscape, “bisti” being a Navajo term meaning “among…
The Karlu Karlu, Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve features one of Australia‘s most striking and sacred landscapes. A collection of red boulders that look as though they were carefully sculpted and intentionally positioned have been the source of endless wonder and speculation since the first humans roamed the Australian Outback over 50,000 years ago. In 1870,…
From a distance, Hierve el Agua appears to be a roaring waterfall cascading from the side of a cliff. Upon closer inspection, Hierve el Agua is several pillars of white stone with deep grooves which have been sculpted by calcium-rich water that bubbles up from the depths of the earth. Although some refer to Hierve…
Nature lovers around the globe agree that Salar de Uyuni—a Bolivian salt flat—is undeniably one of the world’s most stunning natural wonders. During the rainy season, a thin pool of water transforms Salar de Uyuni into a flawless mirror which creates a breathtaking reflection of the sky. Most of the year, Salar de Uyuni is…
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers in Madagascar. Located on the western coast of the country, the park boasts stunning limestone formations and a diverse landscape of sweeping canyons, gorges, and grand waterfalls. The Tsingy, its unique geological formation, features towering limestone stones with jagged peaks. This 583 sq…
Astronauts love gazing at the Eye of the Sahara from space, where it resembles a 40 km-wide flying saucer landing site. In reality, it’s just the remains of a dome that’s taken 100 million years to erode. This circular feature in the Sahara Desert of Mauritania, with a diameter of almost 30 miles, has caught…
