Favourite Destinations
Wave Rock, Australia
Posted 19/12/2013 / By Andy Hayward / 0 Comments
Wave Rock is a natural rock formation that is shaped like a tall breaking ocean wave. The “wave” is about 14 m (46 ft) high and around 110 m (360 ft) long. It forms the north side of a solitary hill, which is known as “Hyden Rock.” This hill, which is a granite inselberg, lies …
Colosseum, Rome
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The Colosseum or Coliseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and stone, it was the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire, and is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. It is the largest amphitheatre in the world. The Colosseum is situated just east …
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
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The Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed on either side of the Equator in the Pacific Ocean. They are situated approximately 900 km (550 miles) West of continental Ecuador, of which they are a part. The islands are famed for their vast number of endemic species which were studied by Charles Darwin …
Great Wall of China, China
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The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth and wood. The wall was built in sections along China’s historical northern borders in an attempt to stop incursions by enemy forces and to control trade. Several walls were being built as early as the 7th century BC which …
New York, USA
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Surrounded by water with land being a scarce resource, the building most closely associated with New York is the ‘skyscraper’. The city has amassed one of the largest and most varied collection of skyscrapers in the world. Consequently, the New York skyline at night is one of the true marvels of the modern world. New …
Frank Island, Canada
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Frank Island is a private speck of land which juts out into the Pacific Ocean nearTofino in British Columbia (Canada). This unique island is a ten minute walk at low tide over a sand spit from Chesterman’s Beach. If you’re in need of something out of the ordinary and want to relax, this is the …
Iguaza Falls, Brasil
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Iguazu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentinian province of Misiones. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. The river flows through Brazil for most of its course, although most of the falls are on the Argentine side. Below …
Bungle Bungles, Australia
Posted 18/12/2013 / By Andy Hayward / 0 Comments
The Bungle Bungle range at Purnululu National Park is one of the great wonders of the Australian outback. The ranges stand an extraordinary 200 to 300 metres above the grass covered plains surrounded by hidden gorges and rock pools. Purnululu National Park is inhabited by 130 different species of bird and is abound with fauna. …
Kemi, Finland
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Kemi is situated by the Bothnian Bay at the mouth of the river Kemijoki and is part of Finnish Lapland. Kemi has two claims to fame. Firstly, it is home to the world’s largest snow castle (reconstructed every year with different architecture). Kemi is also home to Sampo, a Finnish icebreaker ship which was designed …
Twin Falls, Australia
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Twin Falls is located in the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory (Australia). Also known as Gungkurdul, it is located near the Eastern boundary of the park and 80 km south of Jabiru. The waterfalls are only accessible by four wheel drive vehicle which is 60 km from the Kakadu Highway. The …