Congaree National Park is situated in Richland County, South Carolina (the nearest city is Columbia). The park preserves the largest tract of old growth bottomland hardwood forest in the United States, and the lush trees which are some of the tallest in the Eastern side, forming one of the highest…
11. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a United States National Park in the Guadalupe Mountains, approximately 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico. The main attraction for most visitors is the show cave, Carlsbad Caverns. To get into the cave, visitors can hike in on their own through the…
7. Black Canyon National Park is located in western Colorado and it has two entrances; the more-developed south rim entrance is located 24 km east of Montrose, while the north rim entrance is located 18 km south of Crawford and is closed in the winter. This national park represents 19 km of the…
#Big Bend National Park is located in the U.S. state of Texas and it has a national significance as the largest protected area of Chihuahuan Desert topography and ecoology in the United States. Big Bend National Park, with its 393 km length, forms a natural boundary between United States and…
The Stone Forest of Shilin is located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, southeast of Kunming, in China’s Yunnan Province. This extraordinary natural “forest” began forming more than 270 million years ago, during the Paleozoic era, and is regarded as one of China’s most remarkable natural wonders. Rather than trees, the…
Imagine a town where one in every few buildings is a bookshop. With just 1,700 residents but more than 20 independent bookstores and millions of books, Hay-on-Wye is a sanctuary for anyone who still believes that wandering through shelves is the best kind of adventure. From its humble origins to…
New perspectives are always a part of the seemingly almighty traveling experience. Without taking things lightly, these breathtaking skywalks and viewing platforms around the world will give you a genuine feel of what it’s like to be “walking on sunshine”. Just imagine speed running up a mountain (unfortunately some of…
Around the world, communities have developed fascinating, ingenious, and sometimes downright bizarre ways of getting from one point to another. Some are rooted in centuries-old traditions, while others showcase remarkable innovation and creativity. From bamboo trains rattling across Cambodia’s countryside to jetpacks soaring above Dubai’s skyline, these unusual modes of…
Over the years, I’ve lost count of the number of destinations I’ve visited only to return later and find them almost unrecognizable. A quiet island suddenly packed with resorts. A traditional village slowly emptying as younger generations move away. A bohemian neighborhood once filled with hanging laundry, local cafés, and…
Why Should You Stay In an Icelandic Hostel? As you may have noticed from your research so far, Iceland is expensive. Which is mainly why hostels are a good choice when traveling here. Their benefits? Hostels in Iceland are family-friendly, couple-friendly and usually have common spaces where friends can gather.…