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 […]
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
Temperature: Approximately 20°C to 30°C. Climate: The climate is generally warm with two main seasons: wet season and dry season. Location on the Earth: This covers the land around and on either side of the equator. Flora and Fauna: Lush green forests and dense growth of bushes and trees form tropical forests. A variety of
The Blue Grotto is a collection of sea caves on the south coast of Malta. The Blue Grotto is located opposite the islet of Filfla. The caves are situated in such a manner that on a daily basis until 1 pm, the sunlight reflects on the water and caves in such a manner that water
Jacob’s Well is a recurrent karstic spring located northwest of Wimberley, in Texas, United States. Flowing from the bed of the Cypress Creek in Texas Hill County, Jacob’s Well has a 30-foot deep vertical decent, after which it continues descending downward for 120 feet, through various silted chambers that are divided by narrow restrictions.
Temperature: Approximately –6°C to 25°C. Climate: Temperate zone receives rainfall throughout the year and the temperature varies with seasons. Location on Earth: Between the equator and the North and South Poles this region is closer to the North and the South Pole. Flora and Fauna: Deciduous forests found in regions of the Northern hemisphere are
The Wind Cathedral is actually a series of desert sand formations that can be found in the Namib Desert. The sand dunes in the southern part of the Namib Desert form the Wind Cathedrals. These sand dunes are some of the most stunning and formidable-looking sand dunes that range from pink to orange shades with
Temperature: The temperature is approximately 17°C to –30°C, sub-freezing to moderately low precipitation. Climate: The climate is very harsh during winters with strong winds; however, summers are cool and pleasant. Location on Earth: Along the coast of the Arctic Ocean. Flora and Fauna: Due to frozen soil, no species of plants can be seen here.
The Olympic National Park is situated in Washington State, United States. The Olympic National Park comprises four diverse regions. They are the pacific coastline, the alpine areas, temperate rainforests and forests that are on the drier in the east side. The regions are broken down into three ecosystems that range from sub-alpine forests and meadows
Campo Andaluz is pristine and picturesque countryside situated in Andalucía, an autonomous community of Spain. From being the poorest area of Spain to becoming one of the most visited tourist destinations, Campo Andaluz comprises white sandy beaches, lush countryside and constructions with imperial architecture influenced by the Moorish; as a result, it has a unique
The Atlantic Ocean Road, also known as the Atlantic road, is a long section of County Road 64, in Norway. The construction of the road was started on 1st August, 1983 and the road was opened on 7th July, 1989 costing 122 million Norwegian krone. Connecting island of Averøy with the mainland and Romsdalshalvøya peninsula,
The Valley of Ten Peaks is a scenic valley that includes Moraine Lake surrounded by 10 peaks and is located at Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. The valley was originally the homeland of the Stoney Indian Tribe. Samuel Allen, the explorer who discoverd the valley, initally referred to the peaks using numbers from one