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173 landmarks of Australia
Australia covers the smallest continent of the world and islands around this continent. Hundreds of unusual and unique monuments can be founds here which do not have analogs elsewhere – most of them natural monuments. Human-made heritage is unique too – for example, over thousands of years here have been created world’s largest open-air art galleries.
Currently thoroughly described 652 unique places (and in short – 525 more places) of the world
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Cheonjeyeon Waterfall, South Korea
The largest and most impressive waterfall on Jeju Island most likely is Cheonjeyeon Waterfall. It forms three impressive cascades over the volcanic basalt.
Agua Azul Falls, Mexico
One of world’s largest systems of limestone terraces is Agua Azul Falls in Chiapas, Mexico. Here Xanil River descends from a steep hill, over the disctance of some six kilometres forming some 500 cascades.
Skógafoss, Iceland
The gorgeous Skógafoss belongs to most popular waterfalls in Iceland and this means something in this country of thousands of waterfalls.
Agaiambo Swamp, Papua New Guinea
The story of the legendary Agaiambo people is weird and its abrupt end often seems to be impossible. It seems since 1904 there have been no reports about these elusive people. Most likely Agaiambo people have disappeared since then, but… who can be certain about this?
Hverasvæðið – Hveragerði Geothermal Park, Iceland
Today the Hveragerði Geothermal Park is somewhat less impressive if compared to other geothermal fields around Hveragerði (Hveragerdi) town – it is “civilized” and geothermal energy over the last decades has “traveled” to some other locations nearby. Some time ago this was different: the center of the present-day Hveragerði was an unusual place with geysers and boiling springs.
Find of Olmec blue jadeite, Río El Tambor, Guatemala
Mines of the legendary Olmec blue jadeite were elusive. Only in 1998 – 2000 in Guatemala were found some locations of this unique stone. Some of the richest finds are in the upper reaches of Río El Tambor.
Finds of cobalt blue spinel in Lục Yên, Vietnam
Some 20 years ago near Lục Yên were found pieces of unusual, seemingly glowing blue spinel. Today similar stones have been found in some more countries around the world but cobalt blue spinel still is very rare and increasingly expensive.
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AWOL on the Appalachian Trail
In 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to fulfill a dream and hike the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller’s account of this thru-hike along the entire 2,172 miles from Georgia to Maine. On page after page, readers are treated to rich descriptions of the valleys and mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the life-changing moments that can only be experienced when dreams are pursued.
Destinations of a Lifetime: 225 of the World’s Most Amazing Places
NatGeo takes you on a photographic tour of the world’s most spectacular destinations, inspiring tangible ideas for your next trip. Travel to hundreds of the most breathtaking locales—both natural and man-made—illustrated with vivid images taken by the organization’s world-class photographers. These images, coupled with evocative text, feature a plethora of visual wonders: ancient monoliths, scenic islands, stunning artwork, electric cityscapes, white-sand seashores, rain forests, ancient cobbled streets, and both classic and innovative architecture.
10 most popular landmarks, August 2019
- Solomon Islands: Kakamora Caves
- Greenland: Qinngua Valley
- Georgia: Krubera Cave (Voronya Cave)
- Argentina/Brazil: Iguazu Falls
- India: Ajanta Caves
- India: Ellora Caves, Kailasanatha Temple
- France: Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (Vaucluse Spring)
- Myanmar: Popa Taung Kalat
- Russia: Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow
- India: Jogimara Cave, Sita Bengra Cave – ancient theater
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