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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…
The Land Down Under is one of the most beautiful places on earth. It’s no wonder that it sits firmly at the top of many a holidaymaker’s travel bucket list. From the cosmopolitan hub of Sydney to the out-of-this-world landscapes of the Outback, Australia offers an unparalleled travel experience that you’ll never forget. Whether you…
The confluence of the Rhône 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 Rhône, one of the largest and longest rivers in Europe, meets the Arve, a smaller river that originates in the mountains near…
There are certain natural phenomenon that appear to be the result of magic. The northern lights, which are vibrant flashes of green light that light up the Earth’s northern-most skies every winter, and Yosemite National Park’s annual firefall, during which the setting sun gives Horsetail Fall the appearance of an active lava flow are two…
Located in Willow, Alaska, this peculiar structure is referred to by locals as the “Dr. Suess House.” It’s one of America’s architectural wonders. And you can see why… The original owner worked on it extensively for 10 years before he died. Then it sat abandoned for 10 years until a new owner purchased it and…
One of Italy’s greatest treasures (besides the food, sea, sun, and architecture) is the Dolomites. These mountains sit in the country’s northeast and stretch for about 150 km (93 miles). You’ll find pine forests, glaciers, alpine meadows—and incredibly clean air. The Dolomites are one of the most beloved destinations for travelers. You can go mountaineering,…
Salem, Massachusetts is synonymous with all things haunted and spooky. One of Salem’s most eerie landmarks is the Witch House. The name is slightly misleading, because the Witch House has never been occupied by any witches. The Witch House belonged to a wealthy judge named Jonathan Corwin who participated in the infamous Salem witch trials…
This sculpture garden was created by Charles Jencks, a renowned landscape architect and theorist, and Maggie Keswick, his late wife. They chose their home, Portrack House, to be the location for their dream. Located near Dumfries, South-west Scotland, the sculpture garden covers 30 acres and has an unusual design, which was inspired by contemporary cosmology,…
