You probably already are familiar with the picture of a Christ statue deep under the sea and you are asking yourself where it can be found. The answer to that question is not even that straightforward as you might think as there exist more undersea statues of Christ named Christ of the Abyss scattered around […]
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Barely 60 kilometers from Recife, the federal capital of Pernambuco, lies Porto de Galinhas. Despite its proximity to the international airport, the town seems far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. Miles of beaches nestle along the coconut tree filled coastline. The beaches of Porto de Galinhas are one of those destinations
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There are 8,800 steps you need to climb to reach this sacred temple in southwestern China. The climb takes up to four hours, depending on your physical condition, and along the way you are rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, which has been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 2018. The temple is
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There are many different ways to go on a skiing holiday in Austria – depending on which area you choose. There is a high probability that you will end up in Tyrol, which is where most of the country’s ski areas are located. So that you don’t lose sight of the offers from other federal
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For a total of five motorway routes in Austria, there is no toll due since December 15, 2019, thus there is no need to buy a vignette if you only use them. The free routes are the following: Tourists who want to travel to Salzburg or Kufstein or from there to Kitzbühel can be particularly
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With an area of almost 1200 km3, and a height of nearly 3330 meters, Etna is the largest volcano in Europe and the second among the most active volcanoes in the world. Its basal circumference alone is 140 km! Mount Etna is one of the world’s most active volcanoes, yet thousands of people inhabit its
One of the greatest natural wonders of the world, magnificent Angel Falls, remains virtually masked to mankind in the rugged jungle and mountain of Venezuela. Today, Angel Falls is the greatest tourist draw in Venezuela. Angel Falls – Canaima National Park Nestled deep in the recesses of Canaima National Park in the Venezuelan state of
At an elevation of 4090 meters above the sea level at the foot of the mountain Cerro de Potosi lies one of the most important cities of Bolivia, Potosi. It is also known as the Imperial Villa of Potosí. Besides being one of the world’s highest cities, Potosi is also famous for its unique history and
Described as an island in the sky, one of the most mystical and old rock formations in the world – Mount Roraima is located on the border of Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana. This giant flat-topped mountain appears as if carved from a single, monolithic rock formation which has vertical walls with smooth surfaces. Roraima is
In the dry, barren stretches on the edge of the Namib Desert in south-western Africa lie the bones of a grand town. Among the gentle curves of the sand drifts and bleached stone outcrops, ornate buildings rise, defying their desolate surroundings and exuding an air of quiet dignity. The vastness of the lonely landscape dwarfs
