Europe

Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx basalis)

Horsfield's Bronze Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx basalis) announces their arrival to breeding in spring by giving a mournful descending whistle. This lovely whistle is often repeated, and uttered from exposed perches...

Splendid Fairywren (Malurus splendens)

The splendid fairywren (Malurus splendens) is a member of the Australasian wren family, Maluridae. The Splendid Fairywren (Malurus...

The Channel-Billed Toucan

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

The Curlew Bird and Its Cousin

The Curlew bird (Numenius arquata) is the largest European wader. It is resident, breeding in moorland, grassland, marshes,...

Difference Between a Tree Sparrow and House Sparrow

It is difficult to identify the difference between a Tree Sparrow and House Sparrow. The House Sparrow is...

The Ancient washhouse of Cefalù

We believe most of you haven't heard about the ancient washhouse of Cefalù in Sicily, Italy. Cefalù is a small beach town where a...

Padirac Chasm Cave – France

The Padirac Chasm is a cave situated near Gramat, in the Lot department, Occitanie region, France. In French Padirac Chasm is called Gouffre de...

Lítla Dímun – Clouds often Cover the Uninhabited Island

Lítla Dímun is a tiny and secluded island located between Suðuroy and Stóra Dímun in the Faroe Islands. It stands out as the smallest...

Paso Internacional Los Libertadores

Paso Internacional Los Libertadores is also called Cristo Redentor, actually a beautiful mountain pass in the Andes between Argentina and Chile. This is the...

Ales Stenar – A Swedish Stonehenge in Scania

Sitting like a crown, atop a flat bluff in Skåne, Sweden is the Ales Stenar (Ale's Stones), a beautiful ancient formation of standing stones...

Laerdal Tunnel – The World’s Longest Road Tunnel

It is practically impossible in Norway to drive from one place to another without making a mountain crossing or riding on a ferry across...

Eilean Donan Castle – A Medieval Castle in the Western Highlands of Scotland

Eilean Donan Castle is a medieval castle located on an island in the western Highlands of Scotland. It is one of the most iconic...

Silbury Hill: A Large Ancient Monument in Wiltshire

Silbury Hill is an ancient monument located in Wiltshire, England, and is considered one of the largest man-made mounds in Europe. It was constructed...

Dark Hedges – Irish Magical Tree Lined Road

It is extremely difficult to believe that, up until 15 years ago, only local inhabitants knew about that remarkable road. In County Antrim, Northern...

Kildonan Castle – A Historic Ruined Tower on the Isle of Arran

Kildonan Castle is a historic castle located in the Scottish Highlands. Kildonan Castle is a 13th-century ruined tower on the Isle of Arran, located...