Europe

Denali (Mount McKinley): The Highest Mountain in North America

Denali (Mount McKinley), named after assassinated U.S. president William McKinley in 1897, is one of the most impressive mountains in the world. Efforts in the 20th century to officially...

The Channel-Billed Toucan

The Channel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos vitellinus) is a toucan that is found in Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, and...

Date Plum (Diospyros lotus)

Origin and history: Date plum (Diospyros lotus) is among the lesser-known members of the persimmon genus (in the...

The Ring-Necked Snake (Diadophis Punctatus)

The Ring-necked Snake, or Ring-neck Snake, Diadophis punctatus, is a species of colubrid snake found throughout much of...

Eastern Spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris)

The Eastern Spinebill is a small honeyeater with particularly long bills for probing tubular flowers for nectar. It...

The Alnwick Garden Poisonous Plants

The Alnwick Garden features intoxicating and poisonous plants.  A sign at  Alnwick Garden Gate reads! “These Plants Can Kill”.  Alnwick’s boundaries are kept behind...

Mont Blanc and Great St. Bernard Pass – The enchanting snowcapped crown jewel of the Alps

In western Europe, MONT BLANC is the highest peak at 15,781 feet (4,810 meters) above sea level. For centuries, this Alpine behemoth, shaped as...

Well of Santa Cristina: The Nuragic Holy Well

The Well of Santa Cristina, or Nuragic Holy Well, is a unique Sardinian hypogean Bronze Age site that was used for the piety of...

Icehotel in Sweden Reveals the Supernatural Suites

The iconic Icehotel in Sweden has a massive elephant in the room all set to launch in December 2015. The Lapland Ice Hotel's new...

SAIL Amsterdam – The Biggest Attractions in Netherlands

SAIL Amsterdam is one of the biggest attractions in Amsterdam Holland. The greatest nautical spectacle in the world where scores of tall ships and...

Unveiling the Majestic Beauty: Oxarárfoss Waterfall, Iceland’s Hidden Gem

Oxararfoss (or more accurately) Oxarárfoss Waterfall is situated in Þingvellir National Park. The stunning 20-meter waterfall flows from the river Öxará over the Almannagjá....

Sealand – The Smallest Country in the World

Is Sealand the smallest country in the world? Sealand is a small principality located on an abandoned military platform in the North Sea. The...

The Fairytale Tunnel of Love Ukraine

For many years, the tunnel of love Ukraine is so famous on the internet. The soft-hearten-loving people captivate the beauty of the tunnel in...

Baba Vida – Best Preserved Medieval Fortress in Bulgaria

Baba Vida is the only completely preserved medieval fortress in Bulgaria, featuring both a fortification and royal castle in northwestern Bulgaria and it is...

Verzasca River – Turquoise, Crystal Clear Water River

The Verzasca River is famous for its crystal clear, turquoise water, vibrant colored rocks, and treacherous currents. It is located in the heart of...