Located off shore on the Thames estuary, the Maunsell Sea Forts are some of the most bizarre-looking structures. They are named after the civil engineer that designed them, Guy Maunsell. The forts had a very short but intense life during World War II when Great Britain faced serious attacks from the Luftwaffe. There was little …
The world’s deepest salt water blue hole can be found near Clarence Town on the coast of Long Island, The Bahamas. A blue hole is an underwater cavern and sometimes it is also called a sinkhole. There is no shortage of blue holes on the planet, but Dean’s blue hole is the deepest and considered …
The Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the most famous pagodas in the world and it is certainly the main attraction of Yangon, Myanmar’s capital city. Locally known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw The, it sits atop of a hill and is 99 meters high. It can be seen from most places of Yangon day and night …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Fanjingshan, the Temple on the Sacred Mountain Discover more
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 …
From Ischgl to Sölden: The best ski areas in Austria Discover more
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 …
