Georgia’s Golden Isles have been beloved by fishermen, bird watchers, and those seeking a relaxing escape from city life for centuries. Little St. Simons is the most wild and rugged of Georgia’s gilded islands. Little St. Simons features old growth live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, several miles of golden sandy beaches, and over…
Lanzarote Island—a small Spanish island located near North Africa—is truly a world unto itself. Lanzarote Island features desolate volcanic fields, one of the world’s finest geothermal-powered restaurants, and a cave system that was spruced up by an artist who was pals with Andy Warhol. If you have ever wondered what a chicken leg would taste…
In the northern reaches of Canada, there is a remote island with terrain so rugged that it helps scientists prep for missions to Mars. Located in close proximity to Greenland, uninhabited Devon Island is believed to be the closest landscape on Earth to the Red Planet. Devon Island is freezing cold, dusty, and almost entirely…
There are certain natural phenomenon that appear to be the result of magic. The northern lights, which are vibrant flashes of green light that light up the Earth’s northern-most skies every winter, and Yosemite National Park’s annual firefall, during which the setting sun gives Horsetail Fall the appearance of an active lava flow are two…
Centuries ago, fishermen in the Italian village of Burano—which is located on an island near the city of Venice—painted their houses vibrant colors so that their village would always be visible on the horizon when they were out at sea. Bright shades of pink, orange, red, and yellow also helped to separate one building from…
The name “Apostle Island sea caves” is slightly deceptive. The Apostle Island sea caves aren’t located on a picturesque sea in a warm tropical paradise. The Apostle Island sea caves are part of Lake Superior—one of North America’s coldest and most impressive Great Lakes. In the winter, Apostle Island in Wisconsin—which is composed of 22…
If you have ever fantasized about following the yellow brick road to the magical land of OZ—Hormuz, Iran may be your dream destination. Hormuz is a celebrated Persian Gulf port town that has fallen on hard times. A group of architects hoped to make a positive impact by building a distinctive collection of interdependent domed…
The Calamianes, the Philippines, comprises eight islands and Coron Island is the third largest. Even then, it is still only around 12 miles long by 5.6 miles wide. It is situated around 200 miles southwest of the country’s capital, Manila. However, this little-known Far Eastern paradise is full of highlights. This tiny area has lakes…