South America

The Facts of Amazon River Dolphins

The Amazon is classified as a “whitewater” river, i.e., it is turbid, yellowish-brown, and very limited in transparency because of the large load of suspended sediment. The tributaries, channels,...

The Thinking Tree: A Strange Ancient Tree in Puglia Italy

In Puglia, Italy, there is a strange old olive tree that is thought to be at least 1500...

Choosing the Right Pet Sitter: A Guide to Finding the Perfect Match for Your Furry Friend

Choosing the Right Pet Sitter Leaving your beloved furry friend in someone else's care can be a daunting decision....

Photographer Silhouetted Selfies in Spectacular Landscapes

The photographer prepares his camera on its tripod. He sets the timer and quickly runs into the shot...

Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus)

The Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus) is also known by the name of Himalayan black bulbul, or Asian black...

Cave of Crystals: Mexico’s Natural Marvel in Chihuahua

The Giant Crystal Cave, or Cave of Crystals, is a famous selenite crystal cave in Chihuahua, Mexico. The cave is known for its huge...

The Natural Rodadero Slides Cusco, Peru

Rodadero Slides, is a huge rock formation across from the impressive Inca citadel of Sacsayhuamán, where the Incas carved benches, altars, steps, and many...

The Strange Red Lagoon of Chile

The South American country of Chile holds many attractions for travelers, from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Valparaiso to the islands of Chiloe....

Kingsley Lake: Mesmerizing Circular Lake of Florida

Kingsley Lake is a circular lake, that pilots call the Silver Dollar Lake. The lake is almost perfectly round as well as nearly precisely...

Mount Roraima: The Oldest Geological Formations on Earth

Mount Roraima is also known as "Tepuy Roraima" and "Cerro Roraima.". This mountain is the highest of South America's Pakaraima chain of Tepui plateaus....

Halemaumau Crater Kilauea in Hawaii

Halemaumau Crater (Halemaʻumaʻu Crater) is a pit crater located close to the caldera of Kīlauea in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The approximately circular crater...

Qenko – An Archaeological Site in the Sacred Valley of Peru

Qenko, or Kenko, is an archaeological site in the Sacred Valley of Peru. The site is located in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, Cusco...

Mysterious Stone Structure of Amazon Rainforest

Mysterious Stone Structure of Amazon Rainforest: Researchers have found hundreds of mysterious structures built into the earth more than two thousand years ago. The...

The Historical Natural Bridge of Virginia

Natural Bridge of Virginia has been designated as a Virginia Historic Landmark and a National Historical Landmark, located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley at...

The Mystical Marble Caves of Patagonia, Chile

South American Patagonia is one of the most magical places in the world, and it's marked by its melodramatic landscapes. The Marble Caves of...