Tag: islands
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Slovenia’s Bled Island: Unveil the enchanting oasis of a lifetime
Bred Island is a small tear-shaped island floating in the middle of Lake Bled in northwestern Slovenia. Nestled in Lake Bled’s emerald waters, this idyllic isle is a living fairy tale framed by the Julian Alps. The island is home to the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary, a 170-foot tall Baroque structure. Built…
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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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Climbing the majestic Rock Of Guatapé, Colombia
The Rock of Guatapé or La Piedra del Peñol in Colombia’s Antioquia region is a geological marvel. This towering landmark attracts thousands of adventurers yearly, who come to admire the colossal formation and climb to the top for panoramic views. It takes 740 hard-earned steps to reach the peak. The history of the Rock Of…
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Melissani Cave: Kefalonia, Greece’s hidden jewel
At the heart of the Ionian island of Kefalonia, Greece, a hidden gem awaits discovery by intrepid travelers: Melissani Cave. A subterranean wonder, the cave has been enchanting visitors for centuries. But not for its supposed “hidden treasure.” The only jewel is the otherworldly beauty and unique ecosystem itself. This breathtaking marvel of nature serves…
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The Rock: Urup Island, Russia
Here’s the last island you’d ever want to be stranded on. This uninhabited volcanic rock formation is part of a 552 square mile Russian island called Urup, which means ‘salmon trout’ in the Ainu language. Urup Island sits south of the Kuril Islands chain in the Sea of Okhotsk in the northwest Pacific Ocean. One…