Kandovan is a small village located in the Sahand Rural District in Iran. Known primarily for the stunning man-made cliff dwellings that are inhabited till date, Kandovan comprise many troglodyte homes that were excavated into volcanic rocks and tuffs. These dwellings are known locally as ‘Karaan’ and have a conical shape. Spread over 100 metres […]
Water cycle is the continuous movement of water in the atmosphere. Water present in ponds, lakes, rivers, seas and oceans changes its form and converts to water vapour due to the heat of the atmosphere (evaporation). As the water vapour rises, the low temperature of atmosphere causes condensation of the water vapour. Tiny drops of
Coober Pedy is one of the most unique towns in the world and is located in the northern part of South Australia. This town got its name from the local aboriginal term, ‘kupa-piti’, meaning ‘Boy’s waterhole’. A small town established in 1915, the town is known mostly for its opal mines and the local residential
Bora Bora is one the most famous islands of French Polynesia, located 230 km from land in the Pacific Ocean. Bora Bora is one of the premier tourist destinations filled with luxury resorts. But it isn’t the man-mad structure as much as it is the natural beauty of this island that draws tourists. Surrounded by
Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea rich in flora and fauna, as well as amazing historical sites and turquoise blue seas and bright sandy beaches. The turquoise sea of Cyprus is a sight to behold. Be it from the Cape of Greco with its beautiful national park and trails, white swaths of sand
Châtenois is a small town located in the Bas-Rhin, Alsace region, northeast of France. Situated on the foothills of Vosges, this beautiful region is thriving with various heritage sites, medieval structures, gardens, vineyards and breathtaking landscapes. The small communes in and around the area are rich in history, architecture, art and culture.
The Earth’s surface cools faster than the sea after the Sun has set. As we know, the cool air is dense and has high-pressure, so the rapidly cooling Earth’s surface will have higher air-pressure over it than the sea. As a result, the movement of the air begins from a high-pressure area (Earth’s surface or
Bruges is a picturesque city and the capital of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. Deriving its name from an Old Dutch word meaning ‘bridge’, the city of Bruges became important as a centre for local commerce from the 12th century, because of the ‘Golden inlet’. However, after a slow
Castillo de La Cueva, also known as the Castle of Caves, is located in Burgos, Spain.Located in Cebolleros, a small community in Burgos, the Castle-like structure has acquired fame and popularity because of its design and architecture. It was built single-handedly by Serafin Villaran, who created this magnificent work of art using rounded pebble-like stones
Ruby Falls are breathtaking falls located 1,120 feet under the surface of the Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Discovered by a cave enthusiast by the name of Leo Lambert in the 1920, the Ruby Falls Cave did not have any natural opening unlike the Lookout Mountain cave. The cave themselves were formed 200 million years
The Piano Bridge is a unique stone bridge that is situated in the Taishun County, in China. The bridge is named so because the stones of it are placed in such a way as to resemble piano keys. The bridge is more than 200 years old. In spite of its age, the bridge is quite
The island of Ponza is the largest one in the Italian Pontine Islands archipelago that had been inhabited since the Neolithic period all the way through Roman times. The Island of Ponza was connected with the mainland by a narrow strip of land. However, this strip along with a major part of the island sank
The Bridges Park is a scenic parkland situated in Dollardstown, County Meath in Ireland. The Bridges Park offers a mix of beautiful walkways and outdoor activities stretched across 8 km of land. The walk itself is along the Boyne River where tourists can walk, jog or cycle along the route that is filled with cultural
The surface of the Earth warms up more quickly in the morning than the surface of the water. This is the reason the air above the beach becomes warmer and thinner creating low-air pressure. While the air above the sea is cooler and denser, creating high pressure. This difference in the air pressures creates the
The Ice Hotel, famously known as Sorrisniva or the Igloo Hotel, is located in Alta, Norway. The Ice Hotel is not only the largest ice hotel in Norway but also the world’s northernmost ice hotel. As the name suggests, the hotel’s exteriors as well as interiors are made of ice, including 30 rooms, suites, ice