The Cold Desert of India, Wilderness Beyond the Himalayas

Cold Desert Landscape of India The Cold Desert Cultural Landscape of India features a striking, barren terrain located in the northwestern part of the country, beyond the Greater Himalayas. This…

Frying Pan Lake, New Zealand’s Hidden Hot Spring Wonder

Frying Pan Lake Frying Pan Lake Waimangu Cauldron is recognized as the world’s largest hot spring. Located within Echo Crater in the Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley, New Zealand, the lake’s acidic…

Banjar Hot Springs, A Hidden Thermal Retreat in North Bali

Banjar Hot Springs Nestled on a lush green hillside in North Bali, about 5 km from Lovina, lies Air Panas Banjar. These sulfurous hot springs in the town of Banjar…

Sinharaja Forest Reserve: A Tropical Rainforest Paradise in Sri Lanka

Sinharaja Forest Reserve Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a vital biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka, recognized internationally as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site. According to the International Union…

Boiling Lake, Dominica: Adventure at the Edge of a Volcano

Boiling Lake Dominica The Boiling Lake is a flooded fumarole located in Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a World Heritage Site on the island of Dominica. The lake, located 10.5…

Portofino by Sea and Trail: The Ultimate Coastal Adventure

Portofino Italy Portofino is a picturesque comune in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, nestled along the Italian Riviera. The town is centered around a charming, small harbor and is famous…

Eze, France: A Timeless Hilltop Gem of the French Riviera

Eze France Èze is a coastal commune situated in the Alpes-Maritimes department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in southeastern France. Located along the French Riviera, it lies 8.5 km northeast…

Mykonos Town, A Perfect Greek Adventure

Mykonos Town Mykonos is a Greek island in the Cyclades, located between Tinos, Syros, Paros, and Naxos. The Town, also known as Chora, is the vibrant heart of Mykonos Island in…

The Soul of Vietnam: Hoi An’s Hidden Charms

Hoi an Vietnam Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port from the 15th to 19th century. Its architecture and street layout reflect…

Magic of Matheran Hill Railway: Heritage, Hills, and Views

Matheran Hill Railway The Matheran Hill Railway is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge heritage railway in Maharashtra, India, managed by the Central Railway zone. Spanning 21 km, it connects…