The Church of Saint George in Lalibela, Ethiopia, is an architectural marvel carved from a single piece of volcanic rock. The structure stands impressively within a pit. Constructed in the 12th century, this church features a unique cruciform design, setting it apart from the other 11 rock-hewn churches in the region. Legend has it that…
This is the Huayna Picchu hike, famously dubbed the “Stairs of Death,” that is not for the faint-hearted. Located behind the citadel of Machu Picchu, this trail offers an exciting, breathtaking experience for the adventurous hiker. Though sounding daunting, this hike is rather safe if climbers are cautious. The view from this hike to the…
High in the remote northwestern Andes lies the Laguna de los Condores, or Lake of the Condors, which harbors a chilling secret dating back 500 years. In 1997, researchers discovered hundreds of mummies peering out from mausoleums built into the steep cliff-face surrounding this mountain lake. These are the Incan empire mummies. The Leymebamba Museum…
Colin Steer from Plymouth, UK, was decorating his front room when he noticed a dip in the carpet. Surprisingly, it turned out to be a 500-year-old well sitting under the floor in his living room. It is an incredible historical find that interests everyone and is like a window to the past. After digging 5…
Imagine living somewhere so cold that residents are known to leave their cars on all night just so that they make it through the morning start. This is an everyday reality when speaking about the city of ‘Oymyakon.’ Oymyakon, Russia, is one of the coldest inhabited places on Earth, with temperatures that plummet to -72°C…
Tracing back to the ingenuity of ancient civilizations, the Persians stand out with their remarkable contributions to technology and science. Among their notable inventions is the Yakhchal, widely acknowledged as the first refrigerator. But there are more Persian technological marvels that leave the world surprised. They also showcase how these ancient innovations paved the way…
The surreal rock formations hidden across Utah’s arid basins will leave any person speechless. The whitish and cream-colored hoodoos in spectral shapes are hosted at the Wahweap Hoodoos trailhead. They are spires that have defied gravity and stretched to heights. These white and cream-colored hoodoos are spread out and shaped over the years. They sharply…
From picture-postcard views to architectural excess, cliff-edge houses provide unique living experiences and unrivaled vistas. The Cliff House by Modscape is one such conceptual marvel. It’s homes that defy gravity and blend in with its surroundings. Designed as a modular home clinging to a cliff, this provides broad ocean views due to floor-to-ceiling windows. But…
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