Places
World's Tallest Bridge - Millau Viaduct
Jun 18 2011
Taller than the Eiffel tower, the Millau Viaduct stands at 1,125ft (343m) making it the tallest bridge in the world. This architectural wonder took a short three years to build.
Interesting Places: Meteora Region, Greece
Jun 7 2011
The Greeks called this region "in the heavens above", due to the formation of the rocks that took shape 60 million years ago. These unique monasteries are constructed on pinnacles of rock that were a result of earthquakes and weathering. Excavations all around this region in the caves also discovered radiocarbon which evidences human presence that dates as far as 50,000 years. A truly unique area.
Russia's Most Wealthy & Elite Village
Jun 3 2011
This is an exclusive look inside of one of the wealthiest parts of Moscow. The Barvikha and Skolkovo luxury villages are homes to Russia's richest people. This area is very hard to get into and exclusive to residents only, taking any kinds of media here is monitored by law.
Interesting Places: Taktsang Monastery
Jun 1 2011
Hanging nearly 10,000 feet off a cliff side cave is this beautiful ancient temple which is said, by legend lore of the Buddha monks to guard the lair of a Dragon. This secluded area is impossible for outsiders to enter and is kept very locked down from the public.
Beautiful White Sea Waterworld
May 19 2011
The end result of combining stunning photography and one of the most beautiful underwater worlds is a spectacular photo experience. Check out these photos to see the White Sea through a lens of a very talented biologist/photographer.
Jade Mountain, St Lucia - Romantic Luxury Resort
May 16 2011
One of the most romantic getaways in the Caribbean for sure. Check out this beautiful resort on the beach of St Lucia.
Gunkanjima - The forbidden island
May 10 2011
There are many uninhabited islands around Japan, this one is a bit different - it was once a very busy and a heavily populated island. Now nothing remains but a ghost town. Look at some of these pictures to get a feel of this eerie place.
Ordynskaya Cave: World's Greatest Cave
Apr 29 2011
Ordynskaya cave is the largest underwater gypsum cave in the world (and the largest underwater cave in Russia). Over the recent years this cave has become popular with divers from all around the World. Enjoy the set!
Chernobyl Disaster - 25th Anniversary
Apr 26 2011
It has been 25 years since the Chernobyl nuclear power plant had its melt down. This was the biggest nuclear meltdown in history of our planet. The town on the outskirts of the power plant, Pripyat has a very eerie feel to it and remains abandoned.
Plitvice Lakes National Park - Lika, Croatia
Apr 19 2011
This definitely qualifies for one of the most beautiful places on our planet. This park lays high in the mountainous region of Lika, Croatia. Take a look at these beautiful pictures and find out some information about this park.
Son Doong Cave - Largest Cave in the World
Apr 16 2011
I don't know what's more interesting: the fact that the largest cave was hidden from the world until 2009, or the fact that it has a small jungle and a fast moving river inside of it. Son Doong cave is located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park of Vietnam.
The Great Blue Hole of Belize, World’s Deepest Sea-Hole
Mar 24 2011
If you ever come by near the coast of Belize, you shouldn’t miss an opportunity to visit the Great Blue Hole, one of the world’s most recognizable natural wonders. The Great Blue Hole is located in Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, about 60 miles away from Belize City. It is believed that this hole is the world’s largest sea-hole. It is about 125 meters deep and its diameter is about 300 meters wide. It has been created as a cause of sea level increase about 65,000 years ago.
The World We Live in is a Beautiful Place!
Mar 21 2011
Top 15 photos of 2009 as captured by the photographers of National Geographic magazine.
