Ganesha Gamage

Imagine living in a town with everyone under one roof! Embedded among tall, snow-covered mountains on the west side of Prince William Sound in Southern Alaska, Whittier is one of the most unique towns in the United States. With a population of just over 260, this entire Alaskan town lives under one roof! Many of the…

Nestled in the heart of the Philippine Sea lies a small island that defies ordinary living standards. This town built inside an active volcano can be found on Aogashima, the most remote island in the Izu archipelago in the Philippine Sea about 222 miles south of Tokyo, Japan. Home to around 500 residents, Aogashima offers…

Hidden in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, the Hoover Dam features the marvel of engineering and human resourcefulness in the early 20th century. After its final touch in 1935, this enormous construction was recognized as the highest dam in the world. As the gatekeeper of Lake Mead, the colossal Hoover Dam covers the…

Above all else, passion ruled the creator of the Baroque style of sculpture in the world of architecture. Gian Lorenzo Bernini was just a 13-year-old boy when he created a bust of the surgeon Antonio Coppola. Bernini was an Italian sculptor and architect who carried the 17th-century art world into modern astonishment. Out of his…

The magical blue Zakynthos Caves is one of the most popular destinations in Zakynthos, Greece. Zakynthos is an exciting landscape with mountains, fertile valleys, and green plains. But more importantly, this magical place holds blue caves that reflect the vibrant and striking blue and turquoise color of the waters in them. At the same time,…

Amidst the mysteries of Andes in Peru, lies this strange green cushion plant. Inherited by the name Yareta, or Azorella compacta, this plant makes us wonder about its life form. Is it a moss? No. Not exactly. They belong to the family of carrots, parsley, celery, etc. The green Yareta got its name from the…