Category: Travel
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The gorgeous Great Blue Hole of Belize
The Great Blue Hole is a flooded sinkhole that lies 50 miles off the coast of Belize. The hole is 1,000 feet wide and about 410 feet, the bottom of which is so murky and limited in oxygen it’s claimed to be unlivable for most creatures. The Lighthouse Reef surrounding the hole is so much…
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The story behind geological oddity Split-Apple Rock, NZ
Split Apple Rock is a rock formation located in Tasman Bay off the northern coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Shaped like an apple that’s been sliced in half or a giant Pacman (if you prefer), this geological wonder emerged as granite from the Cretaceous period 120 million years ago. Split Apple Rock most likely…
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Natural erosion takes down famed Darwin’s Arch in the Galapagos Islands
The top of Darwin’s Arch, a rock formation located in the Galápagos Islands, collapsed into the sea from erosion. The Ecuadorean Environment Ministry reported the destruction of the unique 141 foot high, 230-foot long rock on May 17. “The collapse of Darwin’s Arch, the attractive natural bridge found less than a kilometer from the main…
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The mushroom-shaped Kannesteinen Rock sculpted by the sea
Above the coast near Måløy, Norway exists one of the most elegant rocks you’ll ever see. Known as the Kannesteinen Rock, the mushroom-shaped rock took thousands of years to be sculpted by the sea. Strong westerly winds, ice, and strong waves shaped this natural wonder over time. As the waves crashed on the rock, they…
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Jimmy Chin joins Masterclass to teach adventure photography
I was compensated for this post. This post also contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Please see the disclosure for more info. Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Jimmy Chin is renowned for his work with National Geographic and other outdoor adventures. His two most recent films…
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The magnificent Dynjandi Waterfall in Iceland
The magnificent Dynjandi in Iceland cascades over 300 feet to give off the impression of an enormous wedding veil. The jewel of Westfjords, one of the most remote areas of the country, Dynjandi waterfall is a set of 7 cascades that span 98 feet wide at the top and 197 feet wide at its base. To…
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A rare look at a great horned owl swimming through a canyon
Behold this rare video of a great horned owl “swimming” (read: trying to fly) through a canyon in Lake Powell. The great horned owl is a type of force eagle-owl native to the Americas. The young swimming owl – identifiable by the spot of nestling feathers — accidentally fell from its nest on the cliff…
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Mirrored ceilings at Zhongshuge bookstores, China
Zhongshuge Bookstore is a popular book chain in China. Each of its store’s leverages mirrors in its architectural design to give off a kaleidoscope effect on the interior. However, one of its stores in the city of Chongqing features a magical and elaborate bookcase. The location features a ceiling mirror that creates an optical illusion…
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Born to dive: The Bajau sea nomads
The Bajau sea nomads are people from the Malay Archipelago (Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia). Among the world’s best divers, the sea nomads (not to be confused with sea otters) act like real mermaids — aquatic life is literally in their DNA. According to a study from the journal Cell: They are renowned for their extraordinary abilities,…