British photographer captures schooner’s encounter with iceberg

British photographer James Rushworth captured the moment when a schooner passed by a giant iceberg off the east coast of Greenland. /VCG Photo The 108-foot-long two-masted schooner was dwarfed by the 300-foot-tall turquoise iceberg. /VCG Photo The 32-year-old photographer braved temperatures of minus 10 degrees Celsius as he waited for the vessel to reach the center of the arch of the ic

I Captured The Beautiful Winter In The Northern Part Of Sweden

In winter, above the polar circle, there are only a few hours of light. But I do my best to capture the different colors in the sky. More info: Instagram #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13

Giant Sea Elephant Emerges From The Ocean In Iceland

This basalt rock formation on the island of Heimaey in Southern Iceland looks just like a giant elephant or wooly mammoth dipping its trunk into the sea. Heimaey is the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, which is a geologically young set of islands formed by volcanoes. Eldfell, a volcano on Heimaey, erupted in 1973, prompting locals to pump cold seawater onto the resulting la

Photographer Captures The Beauty Of Japan In Winter, And The Pics Will Take Your Breath Away

Photographer @naagaoshi has captured the beauty of Japan in winter, giving you more reasons to visit the Land of the Rising Sun. The 22-year-old has visited Ginzan Onsen, one of the country’s most beautiful hot springs resorts, and the town looks absolutely magical. Covered in snow and ice, its gas lamp-style streetlights radiate even more romance. Viewing the shots, you feel as if you’re e

9 Top Attractions & Things to Do in Mt. Hood National Forest, OR

Towering over northern Oregon and within eyesight of the streets of Portland, Mount Hood stands at 11,240 feet and is the highest mountain in the state. This dormant stratovolcano is home to ski resorts, summer recreation areas, and historic tourist attractions. It is also the centerpiece for the more than one million acres of Mt. Hood National Forest. The main attractions of Mount Hood Nat

The best things to do in Olympic National Park, Washington

This post may contain affiliate links, which Globe Guide receives compensation for with each click or purchase at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support! Sprawled out over an astounding one million acres of land and home to the likes of towering mountain ranges, rainforests, waterfalls and sun-kissed beaches, the options for things to do in Olympic National Park are endless. Nest

Austria’s Beautiful Mountainside Thermal Retreat

Located in Oberlngenfeld, Austria, the Aqua Dome is an impressive contemporary spa and retreat found at the foothills of the area's scenic mountains. Using the rocky backdrop for inspiration, many of the structures featured at the lodge reflect the shapes and forms found within the surrounding landscape. This includes the spiked roof of the observation tower and the conical structure that connec

19th Century ‘Devil’s Bridge’ Uses Its Reflection to Form a Perfect Circle

At first glance, it looks as though nature has created a perfect circle that frames the gorgeous landscape of Germany's Kromlauer Park. But look a little longer and you'll realize that this stunning sight is the result of a clever optical illusion. An arched bridge called Rakotzbrücke, or devil’s bridge, is responsible for fooling your eye. Rakotzbrücke was commissioned by a knight

The Best Things to do in Karijini National Park

Karijini National Park is located about 17 hours north of Perth, but it’s well worth the drive to the place often considered one of Australia’s best national parks. Karijini is home to a number of incredible gorges to climb, hike and explore and waterfalls to swim beneath; all set amongst an ancient landscape, it often feels like a natural adventure park or playground. Explore Weano Gorge and

Classic Kiwi holiday spots that no longer exist: Elephant Rock, Taranaki

SUPPLIED/PHOTOLOCATIONS.CO.NZ Elephant Rock in its heyday. Once upon a time in a kingdom not at all far away a unique elephant enchanted visitors from around the world. Dipping its feet into the water of a black-sand beach near Tongaporutu in North Taranaki, Elephant Rock was one of the most iconic rock formations along a coastline renowned for its dramatic scenery. Solid roc