Travel around the world

From the inception of civilization, man has always aspired to go up near the clouds through his elevating handiworks. The modern sky bars that we see towering over some of the major cities of the world are an evidence to man’s love for heights. These not only serve as stunning structures kissing the skies but also attract visitors with a sweeping view of the ... Read More

Tongariki / Photo from Leonardo Tumonis Posed amid the bare and forlorn Easter Islands of the southeastern Pacific is the small Polynesian isle of Rapa Nui, enfolding depths of yet unfathomed mystery. The hundreds of gaunt stone statues scattered over this island are overwhelming instances of the technological height touched by the Rapa Nui people. Ever since their discovery in a momentous Easter Sunday ... Read More

The allure of the sparkling oceans is a call that many cannot resist because of their love for marine beauty and adventure. If you belong to that gang, splashing around the romantic beaches and islands of the world should be one of the most wonderful ways to have fun. The excitement of water sports redoubles if you are visiting some of the topmost diving ... Read More

Tsaparang / Photo from iserentantp Tsaparang, the ancient capital of the Guge kingdom holds a special significance for the lovers of history. Situated in the Garuda Valley of Western Tibet’s Ngari Province, this lost kingdom [Vid] extended between modern Ladakh border and the upper Sutlej River. It lies approximately 26 kilometers west of the Thöling monastery, 278 kilometers west of Ali and in close ... Read More

Sacsayhuamán, Sacred Valley / Photo from samuelgraphics Sacsayhuamán, alternatively called Saksaq Waman, is an ancient Inca ruin at an altitude of 3,701 meters.  It is a walled complex laden with mystery near the old city of Cusco, Peru. The immense fortress was built by huge stone blocks weighing upto 300 tons, but nobody knows how these stones were cut, moved and put into place. The ... Read More

Earth Delight / Photo from fesign For those of you craving for an island vacation, Ha Long Bay in North Vietnam would prove to be a veritable paradise. This group of islets in the Quang Ninh province is known for its marvelous 'natural wonder' and has been acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage site. What is most noticeable about Ha Long Bay is its exceptional ... Read More

Cappadocia Ballooning - Valley of the Chimneys / Photo from Traces in the Sand Cappadocia in Turkey is an underground fantasyland of fairy chimneys and churches. The astounding geological beauty of Cappadocia is a wonder-destination of Central Anatolia. It is an extensive island district, where nature and history mix-match most beautifully. This fantasyland has so much to offer ranging from 'fairy chimneys' and churches cut ... Read More

Taktshang Goemba / Photo from balummelbappu To an admirer of Buddhist architecture, the first thing that comes to mind is a pagoda or a Buddhist monastery. One such fascinating Buddhist wonder spots is the Taktshang Monastery in Bhutan that stands precariously at the edge of a cliff over 2,300 feet above the base of Paro valley. Built in 1692, this monastery is one of the ... Read More

Photo from Völundur Jónsson Iceland is filled with geographical wonders that are immensely. The wide, open horizons of this indigenous land draw its visitors with a sense of unspoiled freedom. You feel an undying quest to explore the topographical diversity of Iceland the moment you set foot on its soil. Námaskarð pass situated in the north of Lake Myvatn is one of the many such ... Read More

In memory of Dan Osman [ VIDEO ] Rock climbing has its perils but it can be endlessly thrilling at the same time as it takes you to the most awesome natural spots of the world. However, you normally do not undertake this adventure activity without taking some self-protective measures. One such extraordinary person to brave the towering elevations world over without taking any safety measures ... Read More