El Arco is the locals name for the arch of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This arch is a distinctive rock formation at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. The peninsula is the second longest peninsula in the world and helps to form the Gulf of California. The arch is inaccessible by land so…
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Little Sahara sand dunes are an incredible white sand dune system that covers over two square kilometres on Kangaroo Island, Australia. The Little Sahara dunes are naturally occurring along the coast with the highest peaks reaching 70 meters above sea level. There is some vegetation growing in the sand which is good because it helps…
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Yelhiu Geopark is a naturally formed landscape that seems like it belongs in another world. This geological site is located on the northern coast of Taiwan about a 30 minute drive from Taipei which makes it an easy daytrip if you are staying in Taipei. The Yelhiu Geopark formations were create along the shoreline for…
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The Great Ocean Road in Australia is famous for the Twelve Apostles but there are more unusual rock formations that are just as interesting as the Twelve Apostles. Just 2.5 miles past the Twelve Apostles is a site known as the Loch Ard Gorge and the Razorback. These two formations can be seen from the…
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The Yarra River begins in Mt. Baw Baw northeast of Melbourne and flows for a distance of 242 Km (150 miles) where it empties into Port Phillip Bay just after passing through the central business district (CBD) of Melbourne. The focus of this post is on the portion of the river that pass through the…
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Fiordland National Park is the geographic region in the south-western corner of the south island of New Zealand. The majority of the national park is dominated by the steep sided snow-capped Southern Alps, deep lakes and glacier carved sea flooded western valleys (fiords). Fiordland National Park is part of the World Heritage Site of Te…
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Milford Sound sits within Fiordland National Park in the Southwest part of New Zealand’s South Island. Milford Sound is the highlight of Fiordland National Park and is the most popular tourist attractions in New Zealand. Despite its name, Milford Sound is actually a fiord and not a sound. When it was discovered it was thought…
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Miami’s South Beach is famous for attracting the rich and famous, young beach goers and crazy nightlife but it is also just a really fun place that has a lot to offer for almost everyone. The clear blue water and white sand beaches are a must-see for any visitor going to Miami and spending time…
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The Panama Canal is considered one of the great achievements of the early 20th century. The canal was originally started in 1880 by the French but the site was abandoned 9 years later. The United States resumed construction in 1904 and completed passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in 1914. The canal connects the…
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Ha Long Bay is one of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders. Ha Long Bay is in northeastern Vietnam and is my #1 “must see” place when visiting Vietnam. The bay is best known for its many small lush green islands rising up from the calm turquoise water. The bay covers an area of 1500…
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Niagara Falls is the most visited waterfall in the world and it is normally rated within the top 5 on most list of best waterfalls of the world. Niagara Falls is located on the Niagara River that flows from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. Niagara Falls is actually made up of three separate falls, the…
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The Blue Mountains are a rugged region of Australia about 50 kilometres west of Sydney. They get their name from the blue haze created by the eucalyptus forest that covers the area. Tiny droplets of oil are released from the trees and are mixed with vapor and sunlight to produce the blue haze over the…
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