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 […]
Incredible Mount Rinjani: The Second Highest Volcano in Indonesia
Mount Rinjani also known as Gunung Rinjani, is an active volcano on the island of Lombok. It rises to 12,224 feet or 3,726 meters,making it the second highest volcano in Indonesia. On top of the volcano is a 3.7 to 5.3 mile (6 by 8.5 kilometer) caldera, partially filled with water, that has become known […]
The Mysterious Dark Hedges of Northern Ireland
The Dark Hedges of Ireland catapulted to international fame, when they were used as a location, in filming a popular television series Game of Thrones. The Dark Hedges are a more than 200 years old avenue of beech trees, along Bregagh Road between Armory and Stranocum in County Antrim, Ireland. The mysterious Dark Hedges are […]
The Amazing Dinosaur Center In Thermopolis, Wyoming
The Dinosaur Center located in Thermopolis, Wyoming is one of the few museums in the world, to have excavation sites within a short driving distance. Established in 1995, this world class facility displays, one of the largest and unequaled fossil collections in the world. It is the 22nd stop in the travel series Off The […]
The Magical Kawachi Fuji Gardens Wisteria Tunnel, In Kitakyushu Japan
Kitakyushu is the northernmost city on Kyushu Island in Japan. In addition to Kokura Castle and the surrounding Katsuyama Park, known for its spring cherry blossoms, the area is famous for the wisteria tunnel located in Kawachi Fuji Gardens. Each spring, countless visitors flock to see this magical site. It is the 5th stop in […]
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival In Washington State
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is one of the destination events for the Pacific Northwest. It is held during the entire month of April, on an annual basis. During this time, millions of tulips will flower, in a parade of endless color in Mount Vernon, Washington. The Skagit Valley has now officially welcomed visitors from […]