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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

I Drove For 9 Hours (Round Trip) To Capture Fresh Snow And Fall Colors In Yosemite National Park In California

The first winter storm came early this year allowing for a perfect combination of fall colors and fresh snow in Yosemite Valley. This was a very efficient trip, because I left my home in San Francisco Bay Area at 5 am, got to the park by 10 am, kept shooting through sunset, and got back home by 10 pm. More info: Instagram Half Dome reflecting in the Merced River Yosemite Chapel durin

I Traveled Around The World To Take Photos Of The Most Beautiful Sunsets And Sunrises

Sunset and sunrise are some of the most widely used topics in photography. And no wonder, because it's fascinating and we can watch and photograph it almost every day. I love to photograph sunrise and sunset. Some followers of my profile on Instagram call me the "queen of sunrise and sunset" because it is impossible to hide that I use the light of the golden hour in my photography a lot.

The Gorgeous Waterfalls of Japan

Top 10 Waterfalls in Japan This waterfall in Japan’s Chiba prefecture is proof that small can be mighty! Instagram.com/minato_sakata When it comes to beautiful, natural scenic spots, Japan has it covered. There is never a shortage of beautiful landscapes to observe in Japan from the beautiful mountain views and lush forests to glittering streams and steaming hot springs scattered

Seychelles Beach in Ikaria, Greece

The Seychelles lies about 3 kilometres before the fishing village of Manganitis. Manganitis was isolated from the rest of the island before the tunnel was built, the only way to get to the village was by boat, or if you were reckless: on foot over the mountains. The wonderful sea at the Seychelles. The tunnel is a few hundred meters long, in other words, it is not a long tunnel, but to be

12 Things You Didn’t Know About Death Valley

As the hottest, driest and lowest national park, Death Valley is a land of extremes. More than just a scorching desert, Death Valley offers park visitors a striking contrast of landscapes to explore -- from the snow that frosts the park’s towering peaks to the lush wildflower meadows and small oases that provide a reprieve from the heat to seemingly endless desert plains. Established on Octob

The ancient rock formations will transport you to another world.

THEY’RE KNOWN AS WINDOWS TO THE UNIVERSE. Gateways to the Jurassic. Portals in space and time. Call them what you will, but arches are literal holes in the wall, carved by epochs of wind and water from huge outcroppings of weathered sandstone known as fins. In Arches National Park, you’ll find the largest concentration of them in the world—2,000 and counting. Not surprisingly, tribes native