Time to see the world!
With the population of the planet constantly on the rise, it would be understandable to assume there are very few truly remote places left to live on earth. Every continent now has huge cities bustling with millions of people, along with more and more towns and villages appearing every year. If you thought there were […]
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Halloween is a fun tradition that is celebrated every year on the 31st of October. It is hard to pinpoint the exact date when Halloween originated, but according to some historians it came from the Celtic settlements 2,000 years ago. They beleived that on the 31st of October ghosts of the dead returned to earth. […]
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Tamul is the highest waterfall in the state of San Luis Potosi Mexico with a drop of 344 feet (105 metres). It is a great place to visit if you love nature and enjoy outdoor activities. To get to the waterfalls you can hire a rowing boat with a group of people. According to some reviews on tripadviser […]
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If you’ve ever complained about the cold weather (and let’s face it, it’s one of Britain’s favourite pastimes), you might want to spare a thought for the poor residents in the photos below. When the temperatures are cold enough, a winter storm can produce freezing rain, which leaves a thick layer of ice on just […]
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Key facts about the tree Located in Sequoia National Park It is the biggest sequoia tree on planet Earth (not to be confused with the tallest or widest tree!) The crown width is 33 metres General Sherman is 83.8 metres tall Mr Sherman is 2,000 years old Sequoia trees are famous for their height and mass, they are also considered […]
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Hyleton Worldwide Travel Adapter Review – Is it worth it? If you are travelling from the US to UK, or from the UK to Europe and vice versa you would need to buy an adapter to charge your electronics since the sockets are different. As annoying as it sounds if you are travelling from the US […]
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Swimming is one of the most exhilarating and healthy forms of exercise on the planet and, while swimming in a man-made pool is enjoyable enough, there is no better feeling than taking a dip in a natural pool. While the ocean is obviously the largest natural swimming pool on the planet, there are also thousands […]
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While professional artists can produce some breath taking pieces of work, the most stunning examples of artistry are often created by Mother Nature herself. A trip to the deserts of Arizona provides the perfect example of this. On the slopes of Coyote Buttes near the Arizona – Utah border there lies a rock formation known […]
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Roads are the ultimate metaphor for life. They cut across vast swaths of territory, have a beginning and an end, and they are dotted with scenes and moments that mark a journey, much like life itself. Our language is permeated by road and driving-related metaphors: You come to a fork in the road when you […]
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Google Maps is an incredible tool, allowing people to see images of pretty much every street, building and neighbourhood in the world, at the simple click of a button. In order to collect all the data needed for ‘Street View’ though, Google had to send camera vehicles around the world, collecting images as they went. […]
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