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  • Mobius Arch Alabama Hills
    California | North America | USA

    The Alabama Hills: Visit California’s Most Filmed Rock Formations

    ByJenny October 25, 2024May 13, 2026

    Rows of rounded rocks known as the Alabama Hills—which are located just outside of Lone Pine, California—have served as a captivating backdrop for countless films. From the first masked Lone Ranger in the television series of the same name in 1949, to Kevin Bacon narrowly escaping the jaws of a vicious desert creature in the…

    πŸ’Ž Legendary
    🏷️ camping, filming locations, hiking, rock formation, rock formations
  • Turnip Rock at sunset
    Michigan | North America | USA

    Turnip Rock: Michigan’s Stunning Formation

    ByIlya October 19, 2024October 30, 2024

    Along the Michigan tip thumb shoreline, located a geologic formation called Turnip Rock, estimated to be thousands years old. This dolostone stack has been severely undercut by wave erosion over millennia. It’s just offshore from the historic gated community of Pointe aux Barques, so the best way to see Turnip Rock is by boat. The…

    🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ kayaking, rock formation, rock formations
  • Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station, Waughtown, Winston-Salem, NC
    North America | North Carolina | USA

    The Last Remaining Shell Oil Clamshell Station: A Unique Piece of History

    ByIlya October 15, 2024

    It’s historic, unique, and unusualβ€”and it’s a gas station. They don’t make them like this anymore. Located in a residential area of Winston-Salem, this gas station is shaped like an old clam shell. Built in the 1930s, the station’s unique design, made from stucco over wood and wireframe, was part of a creative marketing strategy….

    🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ architecture, gas station, historic landmark, roadside attractions
  • Anna Ruby Falls, Georgia, USA in autumn
    Georgia | North America | USA

    Experience the Magic of Fall at Anna Ruby Falls: Georgia’s Favorite Autumn Destination

    ByIlya October 9, 2024

    The fall in Georgia is really magical, and there is always something to do outdoors to enjoy the beauty of this season. From exciting fall festivals to the vibrant display of golden and red foliage, there is a lot to experience. One of the best places to enjoy these brilliant colors is Anna Ruby Falls,…

    🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ fall, falls, hiking, hiking trails, outdoors, waterfalls
  • Former 4th century monastery on top of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria Island - Tropea, Calabria, Italy. Tropea Beach at Tyrrhenian Sea.
    Calabria | Europe | Italy

    Santa Maria dell’Isola: A Jewel of Calabria’s Coast

    ByIlya October 1, 2024November 4, 2024

    Located majestically atop a rocky promontory overlooking the turquoise waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Santa Maria dell’Isola is one of the most amazing sights that can be seen in Southern Italy. The ancient monastery greets visitors in Tropea, Calabria, offering fantastic scenic views apart from housing a millennium of history and spiritual values. For voyagers…

    🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ church, Churches, monastery, sacred places
  • Bruges (Brugge) cityscape with water canal at sunset, Flanders, Belgium
    Belgium | Europe

    Bruges – One of the Most Beautiful and Romantic Places in Belgium

    ByIlya September 29, 2024October 30, 2024

    Over the years, Bruges has gained popularity due to its incredibly stunning sceneries. This is why Bruges is said to be one of the most romantic towns in Belgium. The city has a breathtaking view, which is not only famous for canals and cobblestone but is also famous for ancient buildings. Whether it’s a romantic…

    🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ cities, city
  • Sunborn Yacht Hotel
    Europe | London | UK

    5 Unusual Places to Stay in London

    ByIlya September 25, 2024

    London is a melting pot of astonishing history, culture, and technology. Yet, it is not bound by typical lodgings. Is it possible for the travelers to experience something different than traditional hotels in this city? They certainly can, but not without encountering the hidden gems that are creative in their own way. A hotel that…

    🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ hotel, hotels, list, stay, stays
  • Carpenter Gothic Cottages with Victorian style, gingerbread trim on Lake Avenue, Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
    Massachusetts | North America | USA

    Visit Whimsical Gingerbread Cottages in Martha’s Vineyard

    ByJenny September 20, 2024October 30, 2024

    Oak Bluffs’ charming gingerbread cottages are one of Martha’s Vineyard’s most beloved attractions. Constructed in the mid-1800s by a group of Methodists who had long held tent camp meetings in the area, the cottages feature vibrant paint, delicate filigree, and flourishes such as hearts. Visitors can take a walking tour that showcases the cottages, visit…

    🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ architecture, house, houses

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