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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 Amalfi Coast is a stretch of coastline in the south Italyโs Sorrentine Peninsula, in the Campania region. The area stretches from Salerno to Positano and It is included in UNESCOโs world heritage sites. Stunning views of steep mountain cliffs, rocky seashore, multicolored towns and lush forests are breathtaking. This peaceful and picturesque setting, with…
The Piano and Violin building, built in 2007, serves as a showroom for displaying plans for the newly created district of Shannan in Huainan City, China. The transparent Violin section houses escalators and staircases, while the main Piano building displays various plans and development prospects for the area. The building was designed by Hefei University…
Travelling by plane is the safest, fastest means of transportation we have today. What used to be just a wild fantasy centuries ago, now is as real as it gets. With nearly 40 million flights per year, air travel is now as common as driving. Even so, there are some things, that can shock even…
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, Caรฑo Cristales in Colombia is the most colorful river in the world. A short window between the wet and dry season is conductive to…
The confluence of the Rhรดne and Arve rivers in Geneva, Switzerland is a unique and beautiful natural landmark that has fascinated locals and visitors for generations. This confluence marks the point where the Rhรดne, one of the largest and longest rivers in Europe, meets the Arve, a smaller river that originates in the mountains near…
Lake Natron in North Tanzania is a unique and deadly lake known for its ability to turn wildlife to stone. It is a hypersaline and highly alkaline lake fed by the Southern Ewaso Ngโiro River in Kenya and is rich in sodium and potassium carbonates due to intense evaporation over thousands of years. Its average…
The general consensus is that Disneyland is the happiest place on Earth. Or, maybe the happiest place on Earth is the country of Finland—which consistently ranks very high in all quality of life polls. Residents of Oregon know that the happiest place on Earth is in fact a green hillside visible from Route 18 near…