Bromo Volcano is an active volcano located in East Java, Indonesia. This incredible active volcano is one of the most popular peaks in the Tennger massif. Situated in the middle of a plain known as the ‘Sea of sand’, the Bromo Volcano with its top ‘Blown off’ is the most hiked mountain in Indonesia in […]
Long ago, it was believed that there lived a brutal ogre in the city of Kyoto. The people of the city said that the ogre haunted the gate of Rashomon at twilight and he killed everyone who passed through the gate. So, no one used that gate. During this time, there lived a general named
The Isle of Skye is a rugged yet picturesque island connected to the northwest coast of Scotland. The largest island in the northernmost part of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, the Isle of Skye is known for its dramatic landscape. With rocky, rugged slopes radiating from the mountainous centre, Skye has some of the most
Drought is a condition that arises due to lack or insufficiency of rain for a long duration. The main causes of drought are: water shortage, stream flow reduction or depletion of groundwater and soil moisture. It is an indirect but gradual hazard occurring in Nature that affects agriculture. It can be categorised into four basic
Denali is a vast area comprising wilderness in the Denali National Park and preserve in the United States. With 6 million acres of parkland, Denali has a wonderful mix of landscapes that include forests at the lowest elevations, tundra in the middle elevations and glaciers, rock and snow in the highest elevations. The park sees
A beautiful Princess Yaegiri and a samurai Sakata had a son named Kintaro or the Golden Boy. To protect his son from the fight going on between Kintaro’s dad and uncle, Yaegiri decided to take Kintaro to Mt. Ashigara. Kintaro was very strong from the day he was born. One day, he went out with
Long ago, Fujiwara Hidesato went out in search of adventure and came across a bridge. He saw a huge serpent coiled around it. He walked ahead and stamped on its head. The serpent vanished and in its place stood a beautiful woman. She said, “I have been waiting for years to find a man brave
The Arctic Circle is the northernmost area of the 5 major latitudinal circles marking the World Map. The term ‘Arctic’ was coined from the Greek word that meant ‘Near the bear’. With no fixed position, the Arctic Circle’s latitude depends on the axial tilt of the Earth and tidal forces that are caused by the
Once upon a time, there was a wicked pigeon. He was disobedient and never listened to his mother. Whatever she said, he did the opposite. If she asked him to go to the mountains, he would go to the field. When his mother was on her deathbed she thought, ‘I want to be buried on
Long ago, the tail of the monkey used to be thirty-three fathoms long. One day, the monkey went to the bear’s house and asked him the best way to catch numerous river fish in one go. The bear advised, “On a cold night, go to the river. Look for the deepest place in the river
The Grand Canyon National Park is situated in the northwestern part of Arizona, the United States. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grand Canyon National Park, which was given its official designation in 1919, is the 15th oldest National Park in the United States. Covering 4,926.08 sq.km the Grand Canyon is an aweinspiring site because
Landslide is the movement of huge mass of rocks, soil and debris down a slope. This movement is driven by gravitational force or a force that causes two or more parts or layers of the Earth’s surface to slide upon in opposite directions. Landslide can occur in two ways: Rapid landslide: This event takes only
Once upon a time, the Queen of the Dragon Palace was about to have a baby. She had a weird craving. She wanted to eat a monkey’s liver. The Dragon King wanted to fulfil her wish. He called the turtle and asked him to get the liver of a monkey. He, at once, went out
The Serengeti National Park is a vast area of grassland plains, savanna, riverine forests and woodlands, located in Tanzania.Spread over 14,750 sq.km, the Serengeti National Park is world-famous for its abundant wildlife, including the ‘Big five’ that were the most prized trophies shot by hunters. The plentiful wildlife includes the Masai lion, African leopard, African
The Grand Prismatic Spring is a hot spring located in the Yellowstone National Park, in Wyoming, the United States. Noted by geologists in 1871, this beautiful hot spring was rightly named so based on its incredible colouration, which matches the dispersion of white light by a prism creating a rainbow of colours. With a rich