Europe

Tarragon – A Hardy Perennial Shrub

Tarragon is a hardy perennial that becomes a woody shrub, normally about three tall. Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus), is a species of perennial herb in the sunflower family.  It is...

Shining Bronze-Cuckoo – Lays Eggs in the Nest of 65 Other Species

The shining Bronze-cuckoo (Chrysococcyx lucidus) deposits its eggs in the nests of at least 65 other species of...

What is a tornado?

What is a tornado? People are often confused about what a tornado is and how it forms. A tornado...

Differentiating between Winter Wren vs Pacific Wren

Winter Wren vs Pacific Wren If you are bird enthusiastic, but confused about Winter Wren vs Pacific Wren. That...

Peregrine Falcon Call

CALL/VOICE/SOUNDS Peregrine Falcon call is usually silent except near the nest, where the most frequent call is a loud,...

Castle of St John the Baptist, Tenerife

In the Canary Islands, Tenerife is home to the Castle of St John the Baptist, also known as the Black Castle. This is the...

Pobiti Kamani: The Mysterious Stone Forest of Bulgaria

Pobiti Kamani Stone Forest is a breathtaking natural area located approximately 18 km west of Varna, Bulgaria, on the route to Sofia. At first...

Ancient Walls of Avila – Finest Walled City in Europe

The ancient Walls of Avila are located in central Spain, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, about 100 km to the west...

The Floating Village of Hungary

Floating Village of Hungary Indeed the planet earth is full of natural beauties and wonders. One of its most enchanting beauties is the floating village...

Lion of Kea – Ancient Laughing Statue

Lion of Kea is the leading tourist attraction in Kea. And we do not think anyone leaving the island without having seen the laughing...

Kings Cave Arran, Scotland

A series of seafront caves on the Isle of Arran, north of Blackwaterfoot, is known as Kings Cave. During an ice age, when the...

The Ancient Auchagallon Stone Circle in Scotland

An ancient burial site perched on a hill overlooking a bay can be found at the Auchagallon Stone Circle. This is Scotland's most picturesque...

Saturnia Hot Springs: Best Kept Secrets in Tuscany, Italy

It is so magical to visit the Saturnia hot springs in Italy, one of the most unique hot springs in the whole world. You...

Lindisfarne Castle – A 16th Century castle is well worth a look

Lindisfarne Castle is located near Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland, England, near the Holy Island, and was heavily altered by Sir Edwin Lutyens. It dates from...

Roque Cinchado – Unique Rock Formation in the Island of Tenerife

The Roque Cinchado is a rare rock formation that lies within the Teide National Park in the municipality of La Orotava Canary Islands of...