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Blowholes in Australia
Article lists 22 locations with blowholes in Australia. Is the famous Kiama Blowhole the largest or tallest in Australia? No, by far not!
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Lake Hillier, Australia
There are hundreds of pink lakes around the world. But one of the most impressive and striking ones is Lake Hillier on a remote island of Western Australia. Its water is pink even if it is taken away in the bottle.
King George Falls, Australia
Most likely, the most beautiful and impressive of all the beautiful waterfalls of Kimberley Region is King George Falls – some 80 m tall twin falls, a natural wonder in isolated and unusual place.
World’s tallest cypress tree near Bay Langdra Ney, Bhutan
A magnificent tree of incredible size grows at the mountain road leading to Kathok Yoesel Samtenling Monastery. This is a famous cypress tree, which may hold a spiritual treasure left more than one thousand years ago. And this is the tallest cypress tree in the world.
Loltun Caves, Mexico
The enormous Loltun Cave in Yucatan is a well-known tourist destination. It has lots of values: here have been found bones of extinct animals, ancient people have created art in the cave. Loltun Cave has served as a religious site of rituals and also as a shelter during rough times.
Mendenhall Glacier Ice Caves, Alaska (USA)
Ice caves in glaciers are rather common. But most of them are not easy to access. Mendenhall Glacier Ice Caves can be accessed after some hours long walk and are some of the most beautiful glacier ice caves anywhere.
Landsford Canal State Park lilies, Southern Carolina (USA)
There exist just a few populations of shoals spider lily (Hymenocallis coronaria) – a gorgeous and fragrant flower which grows only in the south-eastern states of USA. One of the largest stands of this plant is found in Landsford Canal State Park, South Carolina.
Angel Oak, Southern Carolina (USA)
If there is a tree with its own character – Angel Oak is one. This is a highly unusual and sometimes even menacing tree. Thousands of people come to see it every year but in the past, it was a fearsome tree to the slaves of local plantation.
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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.
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- Solomon Islands: Kakamora Caves
- Italy: Pisa Cathedral
- Argentina/Brazil: Iguazu Falls
- Paraguay: Monday Falls (Saltos del Monday)
- China: Xiaozhai tiankeng
- Philippines: Salinas Salt Springs
- Madagascar: Blue garnets of Bekily
- Italy: Milan Cathedral
- India: Ellora Caves
- Russia: Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow
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World’s tallest trees
Well, this article is 10 years old. But once per year, Wondermondo looks: is there any news about the world’s tallest trees? Answer: Yes, always. Some trees are gone, some new ones are discovered. But this year the article required a thorough cleaning and now it is a lot more reliable!
Geysers of Iceland
Some of the world’s most popular geysers are located in Iceland. But few know about ALL active geysers in Iceland.
This article lists all the known active geysers in Iceland – some 20 – 29 of them. Here are listed also some 38 other places where geysers have existed in the past or features, which are similar to geysers but are not genuine geysers.
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