The Popeye Village, which is also known as the Sweethaven Village, is a small group of rustic buildings located in Anchor Bay, in Malta. The Popeye Village was not an actual village until the 1980, when a film set was built in Anchor Bay for a musical feature film by the name of Popeye, starring […]
Procida is a Flegrean Island off the coast of Naples in Italy. A commune of the Metropolitan City of Naples, Procida is said to have derived its name from the Latin word Prochyta meaning ‘poured out’ in Greek. With Achaean objects dating back to the 15th and 16th century BC, found on the island, Procida
The Spiral Staircase is a treacherous stairway constructed along the side of the Taihang Mountains, in Linzhou, Henan province, China. Constructed 300 feet straight into the air, this ‘stairway to heaven’ was built to give the tourist a feel of the height of the Taihang Mountains. Attached into the mountainside, the staircase is not for
It is a tall mountain located on the north coast of Iceland. Kirkjufell means Church Mountain in Icelandic. The mountain is named such because of its beautiful symmetry and freestanding form. 463 metre in height, this perfectly symmetrical mountain is one of the most photographed ones in Iceland. Surrounded by beautiful beaches, the mountain has
Litlanesfoss is a breathtaking waterfall located on the eastern side of Iceland. This stunning waterfall stands out because of the strange-looking hexagonal rock formations through which the water flows and ‘falls’. Fed by the Lagarfljót Lake, the Litlanesfoss waterfall gushes forward on unique hexagonal pillars that were created more than 60 million years ago with
The To-Sua Ocean Trench is a beautiful salt-water pool located on the island of Opolu, in Samoa. The name ‘To-Sua’ literally means a big hole, which this incredible pool represents. The To-Sua pool was created after the volcano on the island had erupted and ground gave to a 98-foot deep hole that is fed with
The Reed Flute Cave is a popular landmark and is located in Guilin, Guangxi, in China. A natural limestone cave with beautiful multi-coloured lighting, the Reed Flute Cave is over 180 million years old. Named after the reeds growing outside the cave that are used for making flutes, the Reed Flute Cave has been a
It is a 75-km long river located in the region of Otago in the South Island of New Zealand. The Shotover River receives its unique name because of its speed and numerous rapids by the first European who settled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in 1860. The river flows south from the Southern Alps,
Plateaus are high tablelands that have broad and flat tops. These highlands rise sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. These tablelands are present in every continent. Approximately 40% of total land surface of the Earth is made up of plateaus. The average height of a plateau may range from a few
The Rio Secreto is one of the newest cenotes located in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico. A distinct and incredible natural reserve, the Rio Secreto is the longest semi-sunken cave system in Yucatan. The underground caves, unlike many other cenotes, do not require any diving certification, as one can simply walk or float through the 12-km
Bovec is a scenic town located in the northwestern part of Slovenia, near the border of Italy. The town of Bovec is situated near the Bovec Basin of the upper Soča River. Nestled in the Julian Alps, Bovec lies at an elevation of 434 metres. With deep sea green waters rolling past and white snow-capped
Tianchi is a beautiful alpine lake located in the northwest region of China. Tianchi, which literally means Heavenly Lake, lies on the north side of the range known as the Bogda Shan (meaning Mountain of God). The lake was formerly known as Yaochi (meaning the Jade Lake). True to that name, the beautiful Tianchi is
Mountains are the highest landforms on the Earth that rise above the surrounding plain area. Their elevation is at least 300 metres or more above the sea level. They are made from huge rocks and stones. The uppermost projected pointed part is known as a peak or summit. Mountains are generally arranged in a line
The Geiranger Fjord is a fjord situated in the Sunnmøre region of Norway. This beautiful place is one of the most visited places in Norway. Extremely steep mountains and narrow inhabitable shore areas surround the Geiranger Fjord. Overflowing with a majestic beauty, the Geiranger Fjord has stunning waterfalls flowing into deep turquoise waters. The fjord
Lake Baikal is a rift lake located in Siberia, Russia. Based on sheer volume, the Lake Baikal is the largest freshwater lake in the world. With approximately 20% of the world’s unfrozen freshwater contained in this lake, Lake Baikal is not only the world’s deepest lake but also the clearest. Formed of an ancient rift