Jun 20th, 2012 at 8:00AM: One reason many people love to travel is to see some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Furthermore, one element in nature that travelers can't seem to get enough of is waterfalls.
From South Africa to Asia to Europe and everywhere in between, you'll be able to find beautiful and unique waterfalls in all shapes and sizes. There are blood-red waterfalls in Antarctica, glacially formed ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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10 Of The World's Most Breathtaking Waterfalls
Jun 20th, 2012 at 8:00AM: One reason many people love to travel is to see some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Furthermore, one element in nature that travelers can't seem to get enough of is waterfalls.
From South Africa to Asia to Europe and everywhere in between, you'll be able to find beautiful and unique waterfalls in all shapes and sizes. There are blood-red waterfalls in Antarctica, glacially formed ...Vagabond Tales: Standing inside the Devil's Throat
Mar 29th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Eleanor Roosevelt and I have one thing in common: We both have stood inside of the Devil's Throat.
Yes, those words came out right, and no, I haven't been drinking.
Far less cult-like than it originally sounds, La Garganta del Diablo (The Devil's Throat) comprises the most dramatic section of Iguazu Falls, a humbling series of waterfalls spanning the border of Argentina and Brazil.
...New Seven Wonders of Natural World revealed amidst controversy
Nov 15th, 2011 at 8:00AM: After four years of hype and fanfare, the new seven wonders of the natural world were unveiled last Friday, honoring some of the most amazing landscapes on the planet. But as the competition drew to a close, dark clouds of controversy formed, casting a shadow over the entire affair.
The selection process for the new seven wonders began back in 2007, when 440 natural wonders, from 220 countries, ...Top ten hotel rooms with a view
Nov 11th, 2010 at 10:30AM:
Hotels aren't the sum of travel, but the right hotel can bring magic to a journey. Friendly employees, amazing furnishings, and great locations can all make a good holiday great. And an exceptional view, above and beyond the rest, can stick in one's memory forever. Here are ten hotels strewn around the world, each with ridiculously stunning views.
1. Shearwater Resort, Saba. Shearwater's ...World's longest bike race gets underway on Sunday
Jul 24th, 2009 at 8:00AM: As that little bike race in France comes to an end this weekend on the Champs Elysees, an ocean away, another one will begin, as the inaugural Vuelta Sudamericana gets underway from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The "expedition race", as it is billed, is 134 days in length, making it the longest stage-race in the world. The Vuelta is brought to us by the same deviously adventurous minds behind the Tour ...Gadling + BootsnAll - Picks of the Week (5.29.09)
May 29th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Gather round dear readers, it's Friday and that means it's time for our weekly roundup of links from our friends at BootsnAll. Think of it like a travel website "cage match:" hundreds of travel stories go into the ring, only five of the best come out alive. Got it? Then to the winner the spoils! Here's what we found this week:
Calm Those Flying Fears - I have a secret confession. Despite the ...Photo of the Day (3.6.09)
Mar 6th, 2009 at 5:00PM:
I've never had the pleasure of visiting Iguazu Falls, located on the border between Argentina and Brazil, but if this photo from Wesley Rosenblum is any indication, they're probably one of the most impressive natural sights on the planet. In fact, legend has it that former United States First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt said upon seeing Iguazu Falls, "Poor Niagara!"
Got a photo you want considered ...Photo of the Day (9/4/06)
Sep 4th, 2006 at 11:11AM: Something about it being Labor Day and this huge crashing waterfall just felt right together. Caffeineguy took this one while wandering around South America somewhere. Brazil? Argentina? Not entirely sure, but it looks as if he was rather close to the waterfall's edge. Oh, and I can just hear the loud crashing sound from the falls. That's how alive this photo is! Good stuff. ...
