Once the capital of the Khmer Empire,Angkor is is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Angkor was a megacity in its heyday, supporting at least 0.1% of the global population from 1010-1220. The city is home to the iconic and magnificent Angkor Wat, one of Cambodia’sRead More →
Seat of the ancient city state of Athens, the Acropolis sits perched on a plateaued rock high above the sprawling city below. Dedicated to its patron, the goddess Athena, the Athenian Acropolis is crowned by the Parthenon, which stands sentinel over Athens and is visible from almost anywhere within theRead More →
The Rocky Mountains of central Idaho host the rugged Sawtooth Range, the jewel in the crown of the Potato, Trout, Austrian Winter Pea, and Lentil State. An excellent spot for mountaineering and big wall climbing enthusiasts, the Sawtooths retain pristine beauty and charm despite their increasing popularity.Read More →
Said to be the most complex land edge on the Earth, a lifetime could be well-spent exploring Norway’s 63,000 miles of fjords, bays, inlets, and island shores. In fact, if the length of Norway’s coast could be stretched out into a line, it would circle the planet two and aRead More →
New Zealand’s North Island is known for its subtropic beaches, volcanic activity, national parks, and cosmopolitan cities. Well … two cities. Home to about three-quarters of the nation’s population, the North Island hosts the country’s largest city, Auckland – surrounded by warm bays and islands, Auckland is also well-known asRead More →
Sixteen glacial lakes make up England’s Lake District in Cumbria, a small area that includes Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. Historic literary attractions lie in the south and draw the larget crowds, while quieter north’s natural features are best appreciated by hikers and nature lovers. Most of theRead More →
A vast, arid region of northern China and southern Mongolia, the Gobi Desert is known for its lonely dunes and the unique animals that call this otherworldly landscape home. Snow leopards and Bactrian camels make tracks in the Gobi’s cool sands. The Khongoryn Els sand dunes, within the Gobi GurvansaikhanRead More →
The rugged coastline of the Gaspé Peninsula in the Canadian province of Quebec extends between the mouth of the St Lawrence River and the Atlantic Ocean. Sparsely populated and incredibly scenic, La Gaspésie’s coastline is dotted with small fishing towns and lighthouses. Pine-covered mountains and salmon-filled rivers thrive in theRead More →
The coast-hugging train route between Danang and Hue in Central Vietnam is a four-hour journey along central Vietnam’s east coast. With Hai Van Pass on one side of the tracks and rugged cliffs overlooking the East Sea on the other, the train ride is spectacularly scenic and one of quickestRead More →
Dating to the 16th century, the indigenous Ifugao people developed and maintained four terrace complexes for the cultivation of rice along the eastern slopes of the Cordillera Central mountain range in the Luzon region of the Philippines. Facing limited land and soil resources, hundreds of manmade terraces stand testament toRead More →