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
Once, in the province of Echigo, a farmer lived with his two sons. The farmer’s first wife and the mother of elder son was dead and the younger son’s mother was the mother then. The stepmother hated the elder brother. Her only concern was to somehow make her own son’s life comfortable and pleasant. So,
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
A very long time ago in Japan, two girls lived next door to each other in Mikawa province. Their only source of earning their living was by raising silk worms. One of the girls did really well with her silk worms. The second girl tried very hard to raise the silk worms but she could
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
Once upon a time, in a certain village of Japan, there lived a good old man and a bad old man. One day, the good old man went into the mountains to work. Suddenly, he heard some voices calling from somewhere. The voices repeatedly asked him, “Shall we hold fast to you or stick fast
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
Once upon a time, there was a man named Saburobe at Mangyo in Noto province. One night, the man went out. When he came back, he saw two wives in his room. He was sure that one of them was a goblin. Amazingly, there was no difference between their appearance or manners or the way
The Three Towers of San Marino are located on the three peaks on Monte Tintano, in San Marino, Italy. The three towers were built on three peaks between the 11th and the 14th century. While the oldest tower Guaita, was not only the most famous but also served as a prison briefly, the second oldest
Landform is a geographical feature on the Earth’s surface. There are four major and four minor landforms. Major: mountain, hill, plateau and plain. Minor: butte (single hill), canyon (deep, narrow valley with steep sides), valley (depression in the Earth between hills), and basin (a dip or depression in the surface of the land or ocean
Once upon a time, there was a choja named Sukeemon at Nameshida village in Oshu. There was a tradition in their family that was carried down from generation to generation. It was that no matter how poor they became and even if the times were so bad that they had to sell their estate, they
The Ice Caves and Tunnels are known by many different names where they are located in Iceland.These breathtaking caves of ice are situated within the Icelandic glaciers, in Southeast (Vatnajökull) and Southwest (Langjökull) of Iceland with the term ‘jökull’ meaning glacier in the local language. The largest ice cave is in Vatnajökull and is truly
Long ago, Sanya a poor merchant of Hyuga went on a journey with another merchant. It was a hot day and they were going along a lonely mountain road. They walked and walked and then decided to rest for a while under a tree. They lay in the shade of a tree by the side
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