Asia

Paradise Parrot (Psephotus pulcherrimus)

The Paradise Parrot (Psephotus pulcherrimus) was discovered on the Darling Downs of Queensland in 1844 by John Gilbert, assistant to eminent ornithologist John Gould. In love with the bird's...

The Spectacular Pink Cockatoo (Cacatua leadbeateri)

The stunning Pink Cockatoo and its delicate pink tones suffusing its plumage, particularly under the wings in flight,...

Cathay Quince – A Fruiting and Medicinal Tree

History and origin: Cathay quince (Chaenomeles cathayensis) is a fruiting and medicinal tree native to central China. Among the...

The Amazing Rock Drilling Shellfish

Boring bivalves, as science unkindly names these extraordinary Shellfish use their hard shells to cut their way into...

Chestnut-breasted Whiteface (Aphelocephala pectoralis)

Chestnut-breasted Whiteface (Aphelocephala pectoralis) belongs to the family Acanthizidae. One of Australia's least known and most rarely seen birds,...

Manjanggul Cave: An Underground Wonder in the Heart of Jeju Island

Manjanggul Cave is a lava tube in Gimnyeong-ri, Gujwaeup, Jeju City, South Korea. Up to 23 meters wide, 30 meters tall, and 8.9 kilometers...

Pabbi National Forest Park: A Paradise For Nature Lovers

It's a beautiful spring day in the Pabbi National Forest Park. You imagine yourself sitting on the wooden bench, the pleasant sunlight on your...

Rohtas Fort: Outstanding Example of Muslim Military Architecture

Rohtas Fort is a 16th-century fortress located in Jehlum city in the province of Punjab during the regime of Sher Shah Suri. The nearby...

Mount Batok: The Serene Dormant Volcano Every Traveler Must See

A volcanic cinder cone named “Mount Batok” is situated in the west of the famous Mount Bromo in East Java, Indonesia. Batok signifies "coconut shell"...

Rock Islands of Palau: Where the World’s Best Beaches Await

The Islands of Palau are an archipelago of 250 islands, in the western Pacific Ocean. It is its own country, the Republic of Palau,...

Longyou Caves: An Archaeological Adventure

Longyou Caves are located near the village of Shiyan Beicun in Zhejiang province. This is an extensive, magnificent, and rare ancient underground world considered in...

The Amazing Lakes of Badain Jaran Desert

The Lakes of Badain Jaran Desert mainly occupy parts of China and Inner Mongolia, covering an area of 49,000 sq. kilometers. The desert is...

Badab-e Surt: Breathtaking Natural Steps Terraced Made of Travertine

There’s a natural wonder in Iran called Badab-e Surt, situated in Mazandaran Province in northern Iran, 95 kilometers south of Sari. The Iranian site...

The Fascination, Magic and Healing Power of Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is fascinated by the magic and healing power of creating state-of-the-art cosmetics based on minerals, plants, and aromas. The Dead Sea...

Derawar Fort: The Jewel of Cholistan Desert

Derawar Fort (Qila Derawar) was built by Hindu Rajput Rai Jajja Bhati of Jaisalmer in the Cholistan desert of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Derawar Fort is...