Europe

Ribbon-Tailed Astrapia – Most Beautiful Bird of Paradise

One of the most outstanding birds of paradise, the male Ribbon-tailed Astrapia has the longest tail feathers in relation to the body size of any bird, over three times...

Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)

Rare on Australian Southern coasts, the Whimbrel is more abundant around the north, where it sometimes occurs in...

The Red Head Moluccan king parrot

DESCRIPTION: The Red Head Moluccan king parrot is a 35 to 40-cm length-only king parrot without a pale...

Red-rumped wheatear (Oenanthe moesta)

This bird, known as the red-rumped wheatear or buff-rumped wheatear, belongs to the Muscicapidae family. Silty or partly...

The British Redwing (Turdus iliacus)

The British Redwing ‘’Turdus iliacus” is a winter bird, and only very few pairs nest in the UK....

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...

10 Facts of Blue Dragon River

There are a lot of interesting facts of the Blue Dragon River, which is situated in Portugal. Many surprises on this magical planet stumble...

The Exhilarating Salt Hill

There is a large white mound (Salt Hill) next to a luxury resort in Hungary's Mátra Mountains. There are staggering natural terraces next to...

The Staggering Terraced Pools of Egerszalók

Hungary's terraced pools are one of the most evocative wonders, less than 133 km from Budapest. They are in the Laskó stream valley between...

Leitisvatn Lake – The Mind-Blowing Lake Hanging Over the Ocean

The Leitisvatn Lake is one of the most breathtaking sights you must see in your life. It is only a short hike away from...

Dwarfie Stane: Fascinating Megalithic Chambered Tomb in Scotland

The Dwarfie Stane is an ancient structure on the  Scottish Island of Hoy in Orkey. It is a source of great fascination for historians...

Sperlinga Castle – The Incredible Ruined Castle

Located in the province of Enna, Sperlinga Castle is a medieval fortress built on the top of a rock overlooking the town. An ancient...

Skocjan Caves – The Natural Treasure of Slovenia

Skocjan Caves is a cave system, acknowledged as one of the natural treasures in Slovenia. The Skocjan Caves have significant importance and were entered...

The Largest Ancient Water Storage Tank in the Balkans

Etched within the rock sanctuary of Perperikon, close to Kardzhali in southern Bulgaria, is the largest ancient water storage tank in the Balkans. The...