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Vanuatu 🇻🇺, Champagne Beach
Champagne Beach in Vanuatu invariably falls into the tops of the best beaches in the world.
Champagne Beach has a crescent shape, with a crystal clear lagoon surrounded by corals.
The beach is so called because of an interesting phenomenon: in the shallow waters of the lagoon at low tide, the water bubbles and hisses like champagne. This amazing phenomenon is the result of the emission of gas by volcanic rock formations lying at the bottom of the lagoon.
Indonesia 🇮🇩
The De Djawatan Forest in Indonesia is an amazing place that cannot be missed while visiting this country.
This forest is located in the province of Central Java and is famous for its beauty and diversity of flora and fauna.
Many tourists note that visiting this forest leaves an unforgettable impression and helps to relax and enjoy nature.
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From hiking trails to water routes, Kenozero offers diverse paths for adventurers of all skill levels. You can explore local lakes by canoe, go fishing, or simply bask in the surrounding nature.
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Iceland 🇮🇸
Hengifoss Waterfall is located in Iceland, on the Heingifossau River in the municipality of Fljótsdalshreppur (try to pronounce 😁) in the region of Eastern Iceland.
The height of the waterfall is 128 meters, which makes it the third highest in Iceland.
Hengifoss waterfall falls along well-visible rocks, with pronounced stripes of different colors.
France 🇫🇷
The Sacre Coeur Basilica is a Catholic church and one of the most sought-after attractions of modern Paris. The majestic white limestone structure is located at the very top of the Montmartre hill, becoming the hallmark of the quarter.
The name of the cathedral in French means "Sacred Heart".
Every day thousands of pilgrims and tourists come up the steps of the Sacre Coeur Basilica to worship Christian shrines, listen to Mass or admire the interior of the church.
Indonesia 🇮🇩
Morning camping on Java Island in Indonesia 🤩
It is surrounded by picturesque rice fields and mountains, which creates a unique atmosphere for outdoor recreation. Camping offers various accommodation options, including tents and bungalows, which are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay.
In addition, there is a restaurant on site where you can taste local cuisine, as well as a swimming pool where you can refresh yourself on hot days.
Egypt, Sharm El-Sheikh, Al-Sahaba Mosque
The second largest mosque in Sharm el-Sheikh, but definitely the most beautiful. In addition, one of the newest mosques in Egypt – opened in March 2017, was built in 2011-1017.
The mosque was designed by Egyptian architect Fuad Tawfiq Hafez - free of charge.
The mosque is built on an area of 3,000 square meters with two minarets 81 meters high. The roof of the mosque rises 36 meters. The mosque can accommodate about 3,000 visitors.
But the most interesting thing is the unique architectural style, which is basically Ottoman, but with a bright Fatimid harmony, modernist features and Maghreb notes. It's worth a look.
Vietnam 🇻🇳
The Nho Que River is located in Ha Giang Province in northern Vietnam.
It flows through the mountains and is one of the most beautiful rivers in the region. The Nho Kue River is known for its steep cliffs and deep gorges that create spectacular landscapes.
During the rainy season, which lasts from May to September, the water level in the river rises significantly, which makes it even more impressive.
Turkey 🇹🇷
The rock tombs in the Fethiye Mugla area are ancient tombs carved into the rocks. They are located in Fethiye, on the territory of Mugla province, on the Turkish coast of the Aegean Sea.
The tombs were carved into the rocks in the period from the V century BC to the IV century AD.
Among them, the most famous is the tomb of Amintas, which is located on top of a hill and has a beautiful view of the city and the sea. It is believed that Amintos was the ruler of the Lycian kingdom. The entrance to the tomb is located at the top of the hill and leads through a staircase.
Turkey 🇹🇷
Sultan Mehmed Fatih Bridge is the second Bosphorus Bridge connecting the European and Asian parts of Istanbul. The bridge is relatively young, it was opened in 1988 in honor of the 535th anniversary of the conquest of the city of Constantinople by Sultan Mehmet Fatih.
The width of the Fatiha Bridge is 39 meters. The roadway includes 8 lanes for traffic with 2 siding roads. In the morning on weekdays, 5 lanes are open for traffic to the west, 3 lanes – to the east, and in the evenings on weekdays – vice versa. The height of the bridge from the roadway to the water surface is 64 meters.
Indonesia 🇮🇩, Bali
Tour of the unusual house Veluvana Bali, which is located 20 km from the city of Ubud
Japan 🇯🇵
Serving drinks with a national flavor in the Tokyo Samurai Bar🔥
China 🇨🇳
The 14-million metropolis of Chengdu is implementing various environmental urban experiments in order to spread the most successful practices to the whole of China in the future.
Tanzania 🇹🇿, Lake Natron
Lake Natron is one of the most amazing places in Tanzania, the water of the salt—alkaline reservoir is dangerous for living creatures. However, it is the nesting place of the small flamingo, which arranges its nests on the islands, decorating the pond with its presence and attracting tourists here.
During certain periods, as a result of the vital activity of microorganisms, the lake water turns red and pink, which adds to the attractiveness of the lake.
The water temperature in the lake can rise to +50 ° C, the pH of the alkalinity of the medium ranges from 9 to 10.5. Given this, you can not swim in the pond, even minor contact with water can cause severe burns.
Portugal🇵🇹, Azores
The Azores Islands are a picturesque archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean, consisting of nine green islands of volcanic origin.
The islands belong to Portugal and lie about halfway between Europe and North America.
The Azores are famous for their nature, volcanic landscapes, beautiful beaches, thermal springs, as well as a rich marine world.
Portugal🇵🇹, Madeira Island
The waterfall in the Ribeira da Janela district is one of the most beautiful places on the island of Madeira. The waterfall is located in a deep canyon, surrounded by dense forests and rocks, which creates a stunning atmosphere and views.
China 🇨🇳
Fascinating views of Wuhan at night
Wuhan is a city in China, the capital of Hubei Province. The city was formed in 1927 with the merger of three cities - Wuchang, Hankou and Hanyang. Today, Wuhan is the most populous city in central China.
As of 2022, the population of Wuhan city is 13.65 million people.
Montenegro🇲🇪, Ostrog Monastery
Ostrog Monastery is located in the mountains 13 km from the town of Niksic in Montenegro. This is an active Serbian Orthodox monastery, which is carved into the rock above the Belopavlichka plain at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level.
Ostrog Monastery is one of the most famous monasteries in Montenegro and the main shrine of all Montenegrins and the Balkan people.
The Ostrog Monastery houses the relics of St. Basil of Ostrog, which are considered miraculous.
India 🇮🇳
These beautiful pink and white flamingos arrive in the Indian city of Mumbai every winter in November - December and stay there until the rains begin. For many years, these migratory birds have settled all over the city.
In August 2015, the Maharashtra Revenue and Forestry Department established a flamingo reserve on the northern part of the Tain Creek (between the cities of Navi Mumbai and Mumbai).
An area of 1,690 hectares has been allocated for the reserve. Of these, 896 hectares are mangrove forests and 794 hectares are water.
For bird watching, you can visit an excursion during which tourists explore about 10 km of mangroves by boat.
Madagascar 🇲🇬
Alien species of southern Madagascar
Madagascar is a unique island, which is a mini-continent with unique flora and fauna. More than 80% of the 12,000 representatives of the fauna are considered unique, many of which are rare endangered species.
USA 🇺🇸
Glowing dolphin in Florida waters
This glow is often caused by algae in the water, which emit a glow whenever they are pushed either by the tide or the ebb, or by the movement of a boat, fish, or even a finger moving in the water.
Fiji 🇫🇯
COMO Laucala Island is an extraordinary natural paradise in Fiji, one of the largest private island resorts in the world, consisting of only 25 villas.
This resort rethinks the concept of luxury, discovering what is becoming increasingly rare: time and space, on your terms.
The resort is spread over 1400 hectares, and most of the island is uninhabited, which provides guests with a real impression lost in the world. The resort grows its own organic fruits, vegetables, herbs and more.
Georgia 🇬🇪
Mount Ushba is a two-headed mountain in the Caucasus Mountains, located on the border between Russia and Georgia. The topographic map shows the height of 4700 meters.
The mountain is composed of granites and has glaciers Gul and Ushbinsky. Ushba is one of the most beautiful mountains of Svaneti in the Caucasus Mountains from Georgia.
Mount Ushba is one of the five highest peaks of Georgia. The mountain can be climbed by various climbing routes of different difficulty categories.
Belarus 🇧🇾
A unique opportunity to observe what a swan does at dawn
Tanzania🇹🇿, Zanzibar Island
There are about 25 beaches in Zanzibar that will satisfy even the most demanding travelers.
There is white and fine coral sand, and the water is azure and crystal clear. Rest assured, it is on this island that a considerable part of those photos are taken, seeing which on the Internet, we think that this is Photoshop.
In addition, Zanzibar entered the top five of the ranking of the best beaches in the world.
Thailand 🇹🇭
Good morning from Khao Sok National Park
Brazil 🇧🇷
Lensois-Maranensis National Park is one of the most mysterious places on the planet. The vast flat territory of the park is covered with huge sand dunes reaching up to 40 m in height.
During the rainy season (300 times more precipitation falls here than in the famous Sahara), water accumulates between the dunes, forming a landscape of unique beauty.
Australia 🇦🇺
Roebuck Bay is a colorful tropical sea bay with an area of 550 km2. The bay is "famous" primarily for its bright red-orange sandy beaches, with mangroves, which are partly located in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.
China 🇨🇳
Spillway at the world's largest hydroelectric power station "Three Gorges" on the Yangtze River
The amount of electricity generated is a record – under 100 billion kWh per year. This allowed China to essentially solve the energy problem.
Recently, they began to say that because of the work of this hydroelectric power station, the poles of the Earth shifted and the length of the day increased.
According to scientists, the dam holds about 45 trillion liters of water, and the water level in the river has become 100 meters higher. Allegedly, this was enough to cause a slowdown in the rotation of our planet.