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Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia: a Tour of the World’s Largest Salt Lake

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia: a Tour of the World’s Largest Salt Lake

Salar de Uyuni (or Salar de Tunupa) is the largest salt lake in the world, having 10,582 square kilometers (4,086 sq mi). It is located in southwest Bolivia, near the Andes and it is a place of breathtaking and unworldly views. The salt here can reach up to 10 meters in thickness. This incredible place is a...
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Alcatraz: a Destination of History, Legends and Ghosts

Alcatraz: a Destination of History, Legends and Ghosts

We know, this really contrasts with our usual posts, but we figured some of you would like to see more “bold” locations, ones that inspire fistyness and “guts”. What the heck, let’s talk a little about Alcatraz. Located in the San Francisco Bay, at a mere 1,5 mile distance from the city bearing the...
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A Place Of Spirituality: Potala Palace, Tibet

A Place Of Spirituality: Potala Palace, Tibet

Form ancient times it has been said that Tibet is a sacred land or a “gate” to a spiritual world. With their strong belief in peace and harmony, with their mysteries and experiences beyond material world , the people from Tibet represent one of the most fascinating cultures. The center of their spirituality...
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Ellesmere Island Expedition, White Silence and Half Year of Icy Darkness

Ellesmere Island Expedition, White Silence and Half Year of Icy Darkness

Far away from the urban racket, Ellesmere Island is located in a land so hostile, that it seems purified by the rigors of its own climate. The air here is so pure, that the entire landscape- the wide icy plateau, the unusual looking mountains and the imposing glaciers- are very clearly “sketched”, down to...
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Swimming with Dolphins, Experience Life Beyond Boundaries

Swimming with Dolphins, Experience Life Beyond Boundaries

Because of their unlimited curiosity, people are always prepared to break imaginary walls in their journey to solve mysteries, to see unusual things, to live beautiful moments, to build unforgettable memories. The water is vital for our inner and outer existence, representing the fabulous world of diversity. What if we can find friends who...
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Canyon de Chelly, Mysteries of a Lost World

Canyon de Chelly, Mysteries of a Lost World

Although not as famous as the Grand Canyon, Canyon de Chelly has landscapes that are just as beautiful.  This wonder of nature is located in northeastern Arizona  and is very special place, due to the profound influences it had over the life and beliefs of the people who used to live here: the...
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Nature can Sting: Tsingy Needle Formations in Madagascar

Nature can Sting: Tsingy Needle Formations in Madagascar

The Tsingy Formations are located in northern Madagascar and they are a world renowned natural reserve. Imagine a miniature world, lost somewhere on a calcarous coast, composed of stone needles resembling daggers which rise up 30 meters above the ground and you will get a glimpse of what the Tsingy Formations are all...
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Lake Assal, A Salty Nature Wonder

Lake Assal, A Salty Nature Wonder

There was a time when the ancient Romans were so fed up with the abundance of the African continent, that when a traveler said he discovered something new and wonderful, one of them replied: “Well, in Africa you always find something new!” Lake Assal is a crater lake in central Djibouti, located at the southern...
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Victoria Falls, Tips for a Genuine Adventurous Experience

Victoria Falls, Tips for a Genuine Adventurous Experience

Victoria Falls is considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world. Located on the Zambezi River between the countries of Zimbabwe and Zambia, Victoria Falls is one and a half times wider than Niagara Falls and is twice its height making it the most impressive curtain of water on...
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Few Facts About the Feroe Islands

Few Facts About the Feroe Islands

Feroe Islands : 18 islands connected by tunnels and a public ferry service. Located halfway between Iceland and Norway. Almost 50.000 inhabitants, with a culture and language of their own. Known for their unusual whale behavior. Officially belonging to Denmark, although fighting for independence. Best visiting period: late May or early June. Getting there is possible by airplane or boat....
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