Darvaza | The Door to Hell in Turkmenistan
Did you know that the gas crater Darvaza, known as “The Gateway to Hell”, “The Door to Hell” on the Web, is a hole which is 70 meters wide, in the Karakum desert in Turkmenistan. It literally is burning hole. The fire is fueled by natural gas and burns from about 42 years, since the [...]
Small, Cozy, Intriguing cities in Europe
Perhaps the fact that the smallest city in Europe that Kate McCulley is in love with is in Umbria and it has helped to raise my attention. But given that advice Kate goes far beyond my regional boundaries I will submit this short review, which I think applies to suggest some travel destination in spring. [...]
Jerusalem blanketed in snow
Two days ago TripandTravelblog told us that the snowfall that hit Lebanon, painting the ruins of the Temple of Bacchus in Baalbeck. An evocative and suggestive panorama is the same as are the images of the snow that covered the roofs and streets of Jerusalem. It is quite rare that it snows in Israel and [...]
The most beautiful castles in Switzerland: Château d’Aigle
It is not only Bellinzona there, Switzerland can boast crenelated castles and historic fortresses as well. Today we will speak about Château d’Aigle, a small town located about 20 km south of Montreux and the eastern shore of Lake Geneva. We will stop here in the middle of a beautiful expanse of lush vineyards where [...]
Volterra, the Etruscan city seen in Twilight
Volterra is a city in Tuscany, Italy. It is the ancient Italian city where the Volturi reside. It is a very beautiful place,on top of a hill that overlooks the surrounding landscape. It is known as the safest place in the world from the attacks of vampires. The Volturi, in fact, did not allow any [...]
Tyneham: the British village where time stopped in the year 1943
Have you ever read the story of people from Tyneham? If not, then here it is. Can you imagine receiving a letter that says you have to leave your family within the following month just to help the national war effort? This is a bit sad especially if you are close to them. Well this [...]
Deepest point of the Earth
Did you know that the Everest would not emerge to the surface if it were placed in the deepest point of the ocean? The “Marianas Trench” marine trench is the deepest known to date and it is the deepest point of the earth’s crust. It is located at the bottom of the north-west Pacific, east [...]
Badlands, the landscape with soft sedimentary rocks
Did you know that the “Badlands” is an arid landscape located in South Dakota, in the United States. The landscape is rich in clay which is eroded by wind and water. It has canyons, gullies, channels, and unusual hoodoos, which have the shape of rock pillars in their beaks. By Ina K Photo: dailybail
Harpa concert hall in Reykjavik
Harpa is a concert hall and conference center, the newest of the public buildings constructed in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. The building was inaugurated with a concert in May 2011. It is an example of investment in culture, a way out of the grave economic crisis that hit the North Island. Harpa is designed [...]
