The Arches National Park is a 310 sq. km area made up of natural sandstone arches and is located north of Moab in the state of Utah, USA. This National Park received its name because of the 2,000 natural sandstone arches that were formed because of the location of the park. Lying atop an underground […]
Bali is an Indonesian Island known for its scenic beauty and highly developed arts. A part of the Coral Triangle, Bali forms a part of the area that is known to have the highest biodiversity of marine species, including more than 500 species of reef building coral. Apart from the natural beauty and splendour Bali
The Fairy Tale Forest or Sprookjesbos, as it is known in Dutch, is a part of an amusement park that is situated in the Netherlands. The Fairy Tale Forest is a 15-acre wooded section of the much larger amusement park, where many a fairy tale figure and story is depicted through animated statues and structures.
Kjerag or Kiraag is a mountain in the Rogaland County in Norway. The Kjerag is a 1,110-metre tall mountain with a 984-metre plunging cliff on its northern side. However, the mountain is known worldwide and is considered a popular tourist destination more for the Kjeragbolten than its natural scenic beauty. The Kjeragbolten is a 5-cubic-metre
Temperature: Approximately 17°C to 30°C, consistently high temperature. Climate: Constantly hot and wet climate with plentiful precipitation with heavy cloud cover, and high humidity, with very little annual temperature variation. Location on the Earth: Lies within 12° latitude of the equator. Flora and Fauna: Broad-leaved trees, huge number of plants. Large mammals and small birds,
The Balanced Rock is an amazing geological feature made of hematite and situated in the Garden of Gods, which is a public park located in Colorado, United States. The Balanced Rock is one of the many stunning rock formations that were created in the sedimentary beds of sandstones and limestone. The rock is a fountain
Long ago, there lived a young white fox named Fukuyémon. After reaching a certain age, he decided to marry. He got rid of his forelock and started searching for a beautiful bride. One day, his aunt came to meet him. She told him about a beautiful young lady fox who was famous all over for
Capilla de Marmol or the Marble Chapels are natural geographic formations located in the General Carrera Lake Waters in Puerto Tranquilo, Chile. The Marble Chapels provide a unique interesting view for tourists who visit the area. Based on their exterior formations, these rock formations are given names that include Chapel, Cathedral and Caves. With the
Temperature: Approximately 0°C to 40°C. Climate: Extreme hot summers and extreme cold winters, with moderate rainfall. Rains in summers and snow in winters at some places. Location on the Earth: Located away from the oceans in the middle of the continents. Flora and Fauna: Only a few trees like willow are found on the banks
The Gyokusendo Caves are Illuminated Caves located to the south of Okinawa, Japan. Completely sheltered, the caves are comfortable walk through an ‘air conditioned’ environment. One of the biggest caves in Okinawa, Japan, these caves are known as Illuminated Caves because of the coloured lights that are reflected of extremely fragile stalactites that hang from
Once upon a time, in Shinshin in Japan, there lived a monkey-man who used to travel to different places and showed monkey tricks. This was his only source of income. One evening, when the man returned home, he was in a very bad mood. He told his wife to send for the butcher the next
Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon located in Arizona, United States. Due to flash floods and sub-aerial processes, the erosion of Navajo Sandstone resulted in the formation of Antelope Canyon. Divided into Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon, both the areas are open to tourists. While Upper Antelope Canyon is more frequently visited due to the
Temperature: Approximately 10°C to 22.0°C. Climate: Hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters; heavily influenced by current of air which moves between the land and the sea. Location on the Earth: Located between 30° and 45° latitude north and south of the equator and on the western sides of the continents. Flora and Fauna: Scrubby,
Te Wanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve, popularly known as Cathedral Cove, is located on the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand. Te Wanganui-A-Hei is a 2,100-acre area of marine reserve that includes the breathtaking cave known as Cathedral Cove among other stunning views and vistas. The cave contains shapely natural rock stacks known as the Te Hoho Rock. The
The Athabasca Fall is a waterfall located in Jasper National Park, in Alberta, Canada. While the fall is only 23 metres in height, it is known the world over for the force with which the waters come gushing down into the gorge. This is because there is a constant flow of water in large quantities