The W.A. Clark Mansion also known as the Copper King Mansion is one of the most recognized and beautiful buildings in the state of Montana. Built during the years 1884 to 1888, it figures prominently in the history of Butte, as Montana was becoming a state. It was the residence of the famous William Andrews […]
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Pamukkale Hot Springs In Southwest Turkey And The Greco-Roman City Of Hierapolis
One of the most surreal places in the world is the Pamukkale Hot Springs and the ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Hierapolis. Located in southwestern Turkey, the thermal springs on the site have brought travelers to the area since ancient times. Conservation and preservation of Pamukkale and Hierapolis have intensified since a World Heritage […]
The Roman Aqueduct Of Pont Du Gard In France
In the southeast regions of France, there remains an architectural treasure from the ancient world. It is the Roman Aqueduct of Pont Du Gard. The structure built possibly around 19 BCE, is a testament to the builders, who created an engineering marvel, that survives to this day. The construction made out of limestone is both […]
Multnomah Falls, Oregon: America’s Most Beautiful Waterfall
Multnomah Falls is located in the Colombian River Gorge and can be found in northwestern Oregon. Spanning two tiers on basalt cliffs, it is the tallest waterfall in the state at 620 feet or 189 meters. There are many travelers that consider the site, to be Americas most beautiful waterfall. It is the 27th stop […]
White Pass And Yukon Route Railway In Alaska, A Most Scenic Mountain Trip
The White Pass and Yukon Railway links the port of Skagway, Alaska located in the United States and Whitehorse, the capital of the Canadian Territory of the Yukon. Normal commercial operations of the rail-line ceased in 1982, but was partially revived as a heritage railway in 1988. In 2018, the historic line would be bought […]
Fly Geyser In Nevada, An Accidental But Colorful Creation
Fly Geyser in Nevada on the edge of Black Rock Desert, was an accidental creation in the search for geothermal energy. During a well drilling in 1964, water with dissolved minerals started rising out of the hole. After the excavation, either the boring was left unplugged or was not capped correctly. Over time a travertine […]
Darvaza Gas Crater: The Door To Hell In The Karakum Desert Of Turkmenistan
Darvaza Gas Crater located in the Karakum Desert of Turkmenistan, is one of the most unusual geological features one can visit in the world. The formation may have started burning as early as 1971. A decision was then made by Soviet scientists, to burn off poisonous methane gas, that had been discovered at the site. […]
Incredible Arches National Park In Eastern Utah
Arches National Park contains the highest density of natural sandstone arches in the world. More than 2,000 of them can be found inside this American geological wonder. Located in eastern Utah, the park contains an incredible abundance of unique rock formations. It is our 24th stop in the United States based travel series Off The […]
Kaieteur Falls, Guyana: An Incredible Jewel Of The Amazon
Kaieteur Falls located in Guyana, is one of the most impressive jewels of nature, to be found in the Amazon. Although in total it comprises an impressive 822-foot high (251 meters) waterfall, it is also known to have the highest single drop in falls on the earth, at an incredible 741 feet. The journey to […]
The International Spy Museum In Washington D.C.
The International Spy Museum in Washington D.C., houses the largest collection of international espionage artifacts on public display. The facility which opened in 2002, is dedicated to the trade craft and contemporary role of spying. The permanent aggregation, provides the complete history of espionage from ancient times, to the present day. It is the 23rd […]
