The Museum of Geology is located in Rapid City, at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, within the beautiful Black Hills. The museum includes rare fossils, mounted skeletons of dinosaurs, and other land and sea creatures, as well as a spectacular collection of minerals. It is the 30th stop in the travel series […]
Other Worldly Dallol Volcano Of Ethiopia In The Danakil Depression
Dallol is a cinder cone volcano in the Danakil Depression. It is located in the north and eastern region of the Erta Ale Mountains in Ethiopia, on the border with Eritrea. The Dallol region is officially, the hottest spot on the earth. It is a boiling cauldron of burning salts, sulfuric acid and volcanic rock. […]
Historical Bergpark Wilhelmshohe of Kassel Germany, Europe’s Largest Hillside Park
Bergpark Wilhelmshohe is the largest hillside park in Europe and can be found in Kassel, Germany. At 590 acres (2.4 square kilometers), the historical tract is the second largest hill slope park in the world. Beginning in 1689, the project would take a full 150 years to complete. Commissioned by the Landgraves of Hesse-Kassel, the […]
A Natural Wonder: Bioluminescent Mosquito Bay In Vieques, Puerto Rico
The island of Vieques, in Puerto Rico, features the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world. The magical quality of this natural wonder, makes a visit here almost obligatory, to those who wish an almost other worldly experience. Mosquito Bay, provides the 29th stop in the travel series Off The Beaten Path. The luminescence of Mosquito […]
The Mythical Chilean Museum of Pre-Colombian Art in Santiago
The Chilean Museum of Pre-Colombian Art in Santiago, is among one of the best museums in Latin America. The Museum is well known globally, for those individuals interested in viewing ancient artifacts, from both Central and South America. The historical objects contained within the building, offer travelers a glimpse of a rich cultural and artistic […]
The Fabulous Museum Of Gold (El Museo del Oro) In Bogota, Colombia
The Museum of Gold in Bogota, is one of the most visited tourist sites in Colombia, attracting around a half a million visitors annually. Locally known as the El Museo del Oro, it is a world class facility, with a fabulous assortment of gold artifacts, that remains the largest collection in the world. It is […]
The Copper King Mansion, W.A. Clark Mansion, In Butte Montana
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 […]
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 […]
