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Located in the state of Michoacán Mexico, this church is the only remaining building left from the village of San Juan Parangaricutiro. On February 20, 1943, a volcano began to erupt, slowly consuming two villages in lava and ash. It took almost a year for the lava to reach and melt the rocks around this…
As soon as you cross the ivy-lined 16th century gothic stone bridge that leads into the medieval French village of Estaing, you will feel as though you have departed the 21st century and stepped into the distant past. Estaing is celebrated for its sprawling castle that offers a stunning view of a rushing river, a…
Whether you are looking for a unique landscape for a drone photography, or just want to take a breath of fresh air, Brøndby Garden City, Denmark is the right place to be. A truly unique and Eco-friendly urban planing initiative, the circular garden city consists of clusters of houses, that are strategically arranged to form…
Sperlonga, once a popular destination for Hollywood legends, authors, and actors, is nestled midway between Rome and Naples. The strikingly white, cliffside town, complemented by its Blue Flag beaches and the pristine Tyrrhenian sea, is a testament to the essence of ‘la dolce vita’. This tranquil haven provides Italians an escape from the bustling streets…
In the remote Vestmannaeyjar (Westman) Islands off the southern coast of Iceland sits one of the country’s most intriguing mysteries: Elliðaey Island. A lone white house perched on a carpet of bright green grass and surrounded by dramatic cliffs has fueled endless online speculation. Known everywhere as the “World’s Loneliest House,” it has inspired myths,…
U.S. Route 50 is one of America’s most fascinating cross-country highways. Stretching nearly 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from Ocean City, Maryland to West Sacramento, California, this legendary east–west route cuts through deserts, mountain ranges, tiny forgotten towns, and the famously empty stretch in Nevada known as “The Loneliest Road in America.” US Route 50 Map:…
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…
