Asia

Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)

Distribution: The pied Kingfisher is a large kingfisher in Egypt, South Asia, the Middle East, and Turkey. The birds do not migrate except for short-distance movements. Identification: Striking pied plumage, with one...

Brown Songlark (Cincloramphus cruralis)

Brown Songlark (Cincloramphus cruralis) is a small passerine bird found on treeless grass plains and saltbush shrub steppes...

How to Grow Parsnip, Salsify and Scorzonera

Parsnip takes some patience. The seeds are slow sprouting, the plants are slow-growing, and the whole crop can...

Iris Flower – Sword Like Leaves Blooms in Spring

The most familiar member of this group is the bearded iris (Iris x germanica) that blooms in late...

Asian Koel: Nature’s Musical Marvel

Family: The Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is a member of the cuckoo family Cuculiformes in the genus Eudynamys. Habitat:...

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...

Faisal Masjid: The Master Piece of Architecture

Pakistan's largest mosque is called Faisal Masjid. This is situated in the national capital city of Islamabad. Faisal mosque was completed in 1986, and...

The Mysterious Blood Lake of Iraq

The Blood Lake of Iraq is situated just outside Iraq’s Sadr City. This amazing red lake has led to numerous speculations that look like...