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
The Gaiola Bridge is a small stone bridge that connects two islets of the Gaiola islands in Naples, Italy. 30 metres away from the coastline, the island of Gaiola comprises two islets that are only a few metres apart. The bridge connecting these two islets is small, narrow and made of stone. It looks like
The Liangernyw Yew is an ancient tree that is located in the churchyard of St. Digain’s Church in Liangernyw, North Wales. This yew tree has been dated by experts and is believed to be between 4,000 and 5,000 years old. While there are many old yew trees that exist across Britain, this 60-foot wide tree
Tuscany is a picturesque area in central Italy spread across diverse landscapes that include mountains, beaches, olive gardens, vineyards and beautiful cities. Spread over an area of 23,000 sq.km, Tuscany is known as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Its capital Florence is rich in art, history, literature and architecture. From beautiful beaches to rugged
Oconaluftee is a river valley located in the Great Smokey Mountains, in North Carolina, U.S.A. It was known primarily for the Mingus Mill, which was built in 1886 but was closed down during World War II, only to reopen in 1968. The Cherokees consider the waters of the Oconaluftee sacred. Rolling hills, valleys and the
The moving air in the atmosphere is called wind. The movement of air is caused due to the changes in temperature. When the temperature of air increases, it expands. This expansion makes the air lighter and the air rises. As the warm air rises, the empty place is filled by cooler air. This continuous movement
The Stairway to Heaven is a stairway that is located in a valley in Iceland. Known as the Stairway to Heaven, this beautiful vista is located 25 km west of the town of Erfoud. Rightly named for the stairway that leads up to the valley and disappears over a mound, at certain hours of the
A weather front is a zone or boundary of transition where two different types of air masses meet. For example, a warm air mass and a cold air mass. The drastic changes in the weather occur due to these weather fronts. There are three types of fronts: cold, warm and stationary. ♦ A cold front
The Point Reyes National Seashore is a vast park reserve that is situated in the Point Reyes Peninsula of Marin County in California, U.S.A. The Point Reyes National Seashore is a 71,028-acre nature preserve with some of the cleanest beaches in California existing here. Beautiful vistas, beaches, marshlands, Douglas-fir trees that are over 300 years
The Magic Forest is a beautifully developed and decorated area in Shanghai, China. The Magic Forest is named such because of the various layers and levels of beautifully lit trees that reflect a greenish hue all around. The lights can be seen reflected in the various ponds spread throughout the area giving the viewer a