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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…
Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, St. Roch cemetery doesnβt look like anything out of the ordinary, at first. However, this quiet spot is home to one of the most peculiar settings: the shrine of St. Roch. The neighborhood previously known as Faubourg Franklin, became St. Roch in 1867. In the times of yellow fever epidemic,…
The Netherlands has 66+ wildlife crossings, including overpasses and ecoducts, to protect endangered European badgers and other species such as wild boar, red deer, and roe deer. The Veluwe, a 1,000 kmΒ² nature area in NW Europe, has 9 ecoducts, 50m wide on average, that allow wildlife to cross highways. The first two ecoducts on…
Established by the Byzantines in the 6th century, Monemvasia is a stunning medieval fortress city situated on the southeastern shoreline of the Peloponnese. Seize the chance to explore this mystical stone-crafted settlement, tucked away at the edge of a massive seaside rock, and soak up its unique medieval ambiance! As soon as you step into…
The Solvay Hut is a mountain refuge located on the northeastern ridge of the Matterhorn, near Zermatt in Switzerland. At an elevation of 4,003 meters (13,133 feet), it is the highest mountain hut owned by the Swiss Alpine Club, the largest mountaineering organization in Switzerland. The primary purpose of mountain huts is to provide food…
There are many natural occurrences that might puzzle a traveler. One of them is Al Naslaa Rock Formation, located in Tayma oasis, Saudi Arabia. Recent archaeological discoveries show that Tayma has been inhabited since the ancient times. Al Naslaa is one of the most photogenic petroglyphs in the area. The perfect slit between the two…
The Stampede Trail is a road located in the U.S. state of Alaska. A portion of it itβs paved but the remainder of the route consists of a primitive and dangerous hiking trail that follows the original path. Despite the hazards, hikers trek this difficult region and often comes with heavy backpacks for night stays.
The small Spanish town of Castellfollit de la Roca is not the ideal travel destination for those who are claustrophobic or afraid of heights. Castellfollit de la Roca is located atop a frightfully narrow cliff with a 160-foot drop. Throughout most of the town, a single slim walkway separates rows of multistory dwellings. The town’s…