Category: Travel
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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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Hiking Rainbow Mountain in Peru
17,000 feet above sea level in the Andres of Peru lies one of Earth’s geological wonders, Rainbow Mountain. Vinicunca, the rainbow mountain in Peru’s Cusco region, gets its coloration from the intermixing of oxide rust — which causes the red color — and iron sulfide — which produces the orange and yellow hues. Discovered in…
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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 act like the real mermaids — aquatic life is literally in their DNA. According to a study from the journal Cell: They are renowned for their extraordinary abilities, diving to depths of over 70…
