While space travel remains a dream for many, we often overlook the wonders right here on Earth. Our planet hides pockets of landscapes so otherworldly, they challenge our perceptions of reality. As you stand on the threshold of this exploration, pause and appreciate not just the destinations but the journey itself. Every step, every discovery,…
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,…
Argentina is probably one of the Latin American countries that most resembles Europe in terms of culture and architecture; however, in words of landscapes, they differ a lot. The expanse of Argentina’s nature is filled with the most incredible natural wonders of gigantic proportions, from the north to the south of the country. Argentina receives…
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…
From a distance, the basalt columns of Devils Postpile National Monument look like a fortified fence that was constructed to protect an ominous castle. It is hard to believe that the stunning, symmetrical columns and octagonal rocks of Devils Postpile were not built by human hands. Instead, they were forged by a 400-foot deep lake…
The origin story of the Cheltenham Badlands—which is one of Ontario’s most striking landscapes—is a cautionary tale. The rust-colored hills of the Cheltenham Badlands were once lush, fertile farm land which supported numerous trees, plants, and crops. In the early 20th century, improper soil rotation resulted in massive erosion—which exposed a cache of Queenston shale…
If traveling to Scotland to search for faeries is at the top of your to-do list, a visit to Fairy Glen in Scotland’s Isle of Skye is a must. Fairy Glen is a surreal landscape that features rolling green hills, placid water, and a grove of crooked trees that appear to be the ideal natural…
