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Japan is a country of astonishing order and precision. Every detail is thoughtfully designed: when itβs cold outside, public restrooms are heated; at the airport, thereβs a luggage compartment inside the bathroom stalls; when youβre cycling, there are no curbs on the roads; and if you canβt adjust the shower temperature, thereβs a marked βcomfort…
One of Italyβs greatest treasures (besides the food, sea, sun, and architecture) is the Dolomites. These mountains sit in the countryβs northeast and stretch for about 150 km (93 miles). Youβll find pine forests, glaciers, alpine meadowsβand incredibly clean air. The Dolomites are one of the most beloved destinations for travelers. You can go mountaineering,…
Italy is a country of countless natural and cultural wonders, but Pragser Wildsee—a jewel-toned alpine lake also known as Lago di Braies that is located in the Italian Dolomites—is undeniably one of Italy’s most resplendent sights. Surrounded by towering mountains that are often shrouded in mist, Pragser Wildsee is a staggeringly beautiful emerald lake that…
When most people think of Nevada, they think of bustling casinos, plush hotels, and fancy restaurants. The state of Nevada is also home to countless natural wonders that don’t get nearly as much foot traffic as similar terrain in surrounding states such as Utah and Arizona. Little Finland β which is also known as Hobgoblin’s…
The spiky spires of the Trona Pinnacles in the Mojave Desert in California have often served as a stand-in for otherworldly locales such as Mars in popular films and TV series. Nearby Joshua Tree National Park and Death Valley National Park tend to attract large crowds, but if you’re searching for a desolate desert landscape…
The state of California is home to plenty of mystical hotspots that are rumored to be hubs of paranormal activity, but few are as captivating and mysterious as Mount Shasta. Located in the Cascade Range in Sisikyou County, Mount Shasta is a towering stratovolcano which erupts every 600 years. Paranormal enthusiasts claim that the intense…
In the 8th century AD, a Rashtrakuta King ordered a rock-cut temple that celebrated Mt. Kailash—which Hindus believe is the Himalayan home of the deity Shiva—to be built in Maharashtra, India. Mt. Kailash was located in a remote corner of Tibet, so the Rashtrakuta ruler wanted to create an accessible pilgrimage spot for devotees of…
When most people hear the name “Dismals Canyon,” they assume they’re headed for a gloomy destination. Dismals Canyonβwhich is located in Phil Campbell, Alabamaβis a joyful locale that is home to a rare natural light show. The larvae of thousands of tiny bioluminescent insects known as dismalites proliferate in a cave and emit soft blue…