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Located in the state of MichoacΓ‘nΒ 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…
When most people think of a river, they envision dark muddy water—or, crystal clear water with a few dull grey stones lining a fairly nondescript riverbed. From late July through November, CaΓ±o Cristales in Colombia is the most colorful river in the world. A short window between the wet and dry season is conductive to…
Scotland is known for its majestic woodlands that look like they’ve come straight out of a storybook. The Devil’s Pulpit, however, takes on a more sinister vibe when it comes to folklore. Instead of dreaming of gnomes and fairies across the lush greenery, Finnich Glen is a crimson-colored river that gushes through twisted and sinister-looking…
Vale da Lua, or Moon Valley, is a stunning rock formation located in the state of Goias, Brazil. The valley is situated at the end of a breathtaking hike through the cerrado, a type of savanna, on private property near Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park. It’s a nature’s own water park with dazzling cascades, pools,…
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…
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…
Africa is a continent of 54 diverse countries that share some of the best landscapes natures has ever spawned. From the rich tropical forests of Central Africa, to the sheer magnitude of the Sahara desert, and then to the flourishing savannah of the east, the old continent never ceases to amaze. It is also the…
Europe is home of a lot of unique buildings and cultural wonders. However, some of them are out of the ordinary and the village of Equihen Plage is one of them. Located on the coast of northern France, this peaceful place has beautiful beach, nice camping sites and cozy homes. Residents of the village live…