Category: Travel
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How Vietnam’s Golden Bridge lends its hand to history
Vietnam’s Golden Hand Bridge, or Cau Vang, is an architectural wonder and a symbol of innovation and development in Ba Na Hills. Here’s an insight into the history and design of this masterpiece. The History of Vietnam’s Golden Hand Bridge Vietnam’s Golden Bridge stands suspended nearly a mile above sea level at the top of…
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Aogashima Island in Japan contains rare and active double volcano
Aogashima is a volcanic island in the Philippine Sea, under the administration of Tokyo, despite standing over 200 miles away from the Japanese mainland. The island is known for its unique double volcano structure, with a smaller volcano, Maruyama, located inside the larger caldera. You read that right; the island houses a volcano within a…
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Hiking Hawaii’s Stairway to Heaven: Legality and Deaths
For many adventurers, the Haiku Stairs, or Hawaii’s Stairway to Heaven, represents an unrivaled hiking experience. Spanning approximately 3,922 steps and ascending about 2,120 feet from the valley floor to the Ko’olau mountain range’s peak, the trail’s allure is undeniable. But the haunting beauty of the stairs comes with a hefty dose of reality concerning…
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National Park Odyssey: Unraveling Carlsbad’s Caverns Hidden Depths
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, sometimes referred to as “The Road to Hell,” is a subterranean gem in New Mexico. Far from infernal, this captivating expanse of natural beauty offers visitors a unique journey into Earth’s ancient past. Subterranean Splendor: The Majesty of Carlsbad Caverns Formed from a sea around 250 million years ago, the Carlsbad…
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Meet Mexico’s hidden beach, Playa del Amor of the Marieta Islands
There’s a hidden beach deep in the Marieta Islands of Mexico known as Playa del Amor (Lover’s Beach). Like Portugals’ stunning Benagil Sea Cave, the beach is concealed inside a hinged cave and can only be reached by swimming or kayaking through an extensive water tunnel during low tides. But first, to get to Playa del…
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Dún Briste Sea Stack: The power of Ireland’s astonishing rock
Dun Briste is a 150-foot sea stack off County Mayo on the western coast of Ireland, at Downpatrick Head. According to the legend, this impressive landmark broke off the mainland during a massive sea storm in 1393. Ships rescued those living on the cliffs who’d fallen into the water. During the 1980s, scientists discovered remnants…
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Meteora Monasteries: Greece’s astonishing clifftop wonder
It’s mind-boggling to imagine how the first monks built the monasteries of Meteora in the 14th century, most notably the one in Peneas Valley located northeast of Kalabaka, Greece. This Holy Trinity sits on top of a rocky precipe over 1300 feet, forming one of six surviving monasteries constructed on top of steep natural pillars…
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Pinpointing where the Titanic sank
Where exactly the Titanic sank continues to captivate historians, scientists, and maritime enthusiasts alike. On April 15, 1912, one of the most iconic maritime disasters in history unfolded in the icy, inky darkness of the North Atlantic. The RMS Titanic, a ship famously described as “unsinkable,” struck an iceberg and sank, taking with it over…
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10 of the world’s most beautiful bridges
Bridges have long been symbols of human ingenuity, connecting people, places, and cultures across rivers, valleys, and oceans. These structures serve practical and aesthetic purposes, from ancient stone bridges to modern engineering marvels. This blog post will explore 10 of the world’s most incredible bridges, each with unique history and design. 1. Golden Gate Bridge,…