8 Earthy Destinations
Tree bark, dirt, sand dunes, mountains. Smokey brown places.
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Nature's masterpiece that resembles bride and groom, and a wedding procession
I was on a business trip to Kardjali, which is small town about 3 hrs from Bulgaria's capital, Sofia. I was amazed everyday I was in Kardjali to find that this small place that's never heard of by many people, has many beautiful natural formations...
A Chat Between Friends
Anyang, located just outside of Seoul is an incredible place for a day trip. The Anyang Art Park has numerous sites to see including this maze-like staircase. The park, which is situated in a valley, is a perfect way to spend an afternoon in any...
The Lesser-known Zapotec Ruins
Monte Alban and Mitla are the well-known Zapotec ruins near Oaxaca, but Yagul is worth a visit too. It was absolutely empty the day we were there, and it's overgrown, unkempt, and has an amazing view over the valley.
Sandboarding in Namibia
It was our last day in Namibia and we decided to sign up for a sandboarding lesson in Swakopmund. Our two guides took us out to the desert where, after a strenuous hike up the dune, we strapped on snowboards and helmets and rode down the orange...
Siwa Architecture
Siwa is a desert oasis in the heart of Egypt's Great Sand Sea, just 30km east of the Libyan border.
Traditionally constructed of sand, salt and mud, many of the town's buildings literally melted away in the torrential rains of 1926, leaving behind...
Trek to Petra
A route created by local guide Yamaan Safady ensures that hikers arrive at Petra the way pre-Christian-era travelers did: out of virgin desert, no tour buses in sight. The six-day, 50-mile “back door” route begins in the Dana Biosphere Reserve;...
Coast of colors, whales, and food so good it hurts
In February, off the coast of Southern Baja at Todos Santos, the setting sun turned the beach into an artist's palette of pastels after a day of whale-viewing at the steep shore. The hulking creatures came so close to the shoreline that my...
inside the erosion
Antelope Canyon, east of Page, AZ--one of the 'slot canyons,' caused by erosion in Northern AZ and Southern Utah...Located on Navajo land, you must go with a registered guide. Speaking to the French and Italian tourists in our jeep-group, our...
