17 Most Unreal Rock Formations
Tourist from all over the world travel to these amazing destinations to see the strange but beautiful rock formations nature has made.
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#10 Salt Piles at Salar de Uyuni
Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat, is one of the most distinct natural landmarks in the world. The immense plains of salt are viewable from space and are a huge attraction for tourists and photographers. After rainfall, the plains turn into an enormous reflective mirror that creates a surreal landscape. The piles of salt ready for harvest only add to the uncanny imagery.
# 9 Giant’s Causeway
The Giant’s Causeway is a huge oceanside area in Northern Ireland comprised of giant interlocking columns of basalt rock. Most of the columns are hexagonal in shape and perfectly fit together creating a surreal almost game-like environment. Scientifically speaking the columns were created by an ancient volcanic explosion, but it gains its name from the popular legend that the cliffs were built as a causeway by a giant in ancient times.
# 8 Balance Rock
In the Garden of Gods in Colorado Springs there are a plethora of beautiful red rock formations, but possibly the most iconic of these rocks is Balance Rock - a huge boulder that seems like it could fall over at any moment. It is destined to fall over eventually when erosion or another damage dislodges it from its gripping points. Go and see Balance Rock before it falls over and becomes just a normal rock.
# 7 Balancing Rock, Canada
There is another precarious rock, but this seems to be even more impossible. The Balancing Rock in Nova Scotia is believed to be standing for thousands of years. It’s about 30 feet tall and seems to be just standing straight up out of pure will.
# 6 Fly Geyser
This erupting rock is Fly Geyser, an accidental man-made geothermal geyser in Washoe County. The fountain was created in 1964 when people were exploring sources of geothermal energy and accidentally drilled into a well. The well was never capped properly and has now become a geyser that shoots water into the air, creating the ever growing rock formation around it. It looks like a weird alien structure because of thermophilic algae that thrive in the high temperatures Fly Geyser generates.
# 5 Split Apple Rock
Tokangawhā, aka Split Apple Rock, is a geological rock formation off the coast of South Island of New Zealand. It is a structure made of granite and looks almost like it was deliberately cut in half. This cleft was natural, though, with no help from any humans. What exactly could have cut this boulder in half is a mystery although theories include water creeping into the rock, freezing, and expanding to break the rock. It’s a popular spot for tourists to take the exact same photo every year.
# 4 Moeraki Boulders
The Moeraki Boulders are unusually large and spherical boulders that are spread along Koekohe Beach on the Otago coast of New Zealand. Local Maori legends explain the boulders as the remains of eel baskets from the large sailing canoe that brought Maori people to the island hundreds of years ago. These stones are usually hollow but sometimes they are filled with calcite and quartz, which makes it look very interesting when they are broken open or exposed.
# 3 Folding Rocks at Agia Pavlos
These interesting looking rocks are known commonly as the Folding Rocks. They are sedimentary limestone layers were once layered horizontally at the bottom of the sea, but tectonic plates pushed them together and forced them upwards.
# 2 Torghatten
Torghatten is a granite mountain on Torget island in Norway. As far as mountains go it looks pretty uncharacteristic and lumpy except for the giant gaping hole right in the middle of it. According to legend, the mountain hole was made by a troll who was chasing a beautiful girl. Knowing he could never catch the girl he shot an arrow at her, but the Troll King threw his hat to save her and that hat turned into the mountain. Sounds pretty legit to me.
# 1 Abandoned Russian Salt Mine
This abandoned Russian Salt Mine looks more like a scene from a trippy art house movie. The naturally occurring minerals in the abandoned mine create psychedelic patterns and structures which create unique swirls. While the naturally occurring art in these walls are beautiful, exploring the mines are not without danger. There are hazards of falling, landslides, and low visibility, but it might be worth facing to see this one of a kind place.
7 Reasons to Travel to Australia
I often get asked to make more travel videos about Australia, which is hard for me since it’s pretty much on the other end of the earth from where I live. But in this video, I’ll be joined via the magic of the internet by Ben from Melbourne Australia, to tell you why you should go to Australia!
1 - Kangaroos
Kangaroos are amazing… and the only place you can see them in the wild is in Australia.They can reach speeds of 60kph, clearing more than 8m with a single hop! Australia estimates that 34 million Kangaroos live in Australia.
2 - Weather
Australia has 4 seasons. Northern Australia is tropical. Southern
Australia temperate. Middle of Australia is desert
3 - Beaches
Ben's favorite Australian beach is Manly, he spoke about this on his podcast.
Great access to ocean surf beach as well as a protected flat beach
Flat beach is perfect for families and it’s where the Manly to Syndey ferry docks
Ferry ride is picturesque takes you from Circular Quay to Manly
Passes by the Opera House and Harbour Bridge on its way to Manly.
Half an hour or so later you’re there.
There’s also plenty of shops to peruse and places to eat and drink. Manly wins hands down.
Some other famous Australian beaches are;
Bondi beach (Sydney, known for seeing fit and sexy people flex their muscles)
Bells beach (VIC, home of Bells Beach Pro surfing comp)
Cape Woolamai (famous surf beach in Phillip Island, VIC)
Noosa Heads (Awesome beach north of Brisbane on the Sunshine Coast, easy drive)
Port Douglas beach far north Queensland (can get murky depending on the season and also watch out for Irukandji jellyfish that can kill you, usually found in waters around November to May)
Cottesloe beach (Perth, great Perth beach, love it also didn’t love being called out of the water because surf life saver spotted two sharks)
Glenelg main beach (Adelaide, brilliant suburban beach, South Australia)
Port Willunga beach (nice beach near Mclaren Vale, has amazing fish and chip shop at top of hill called Star of Greece, great to go to after you’ve done some wineries and it’s the middle of summer)
Any beach in far north Western Australia. It’s hard to get to and nearly untouched. Ningaloo Reef, which is 700,000 hectares and is a World Heritage Site is apparently even better than Great Barrier Reef, obviously more untouched and less damaged than the G.B.R.
4 - Public Pools on the Beach
There are a few pools by the beach that are cool. One that I can think of is in Bondi beach, which is a real pool that has sea water splashed into it as each wave comes by. Another pool I can think of is in NSW and is called The Blue Pool located in Bermagui. It can be dangerous as waves crash over the rocks and into the man-made/natural rock pool. There is signs advising people to be careful in stormy weather.
5 - Koalas
They are so cute! They live in Eucalyptus trees and they sleep like 20 hours a day!
6 - Asian Food
Melbourne we have a whole street dedicated to Vietnamese food, so yes, the Asian food in Australia is really good. Remember we’re on a few hours away from Asia. We (Australian’s) also get lumped into Asia when spoken about internationally (sometimes)
7 - Desert
Australia has a lot of it! Take a roadtrip through the Outback… no… not the Steakhouse.
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10 Things Forbidden To Buy in North Korea
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We are used to buy anything we think of, but if we're heading to North Korea. We should bare in mind that due to the sanctions by the United Nations plus the restrictions by kim jong Un, there're lots of products we can't buy there.
1) Cable TV
As you can imagine, all the tv programes are monitored by the Government. In fact, they even have a strict scheadule, the tv channel starts at 3 pm. Everything that you can see has already been pre-approved, and it's basically, news, propaganda, documentaries and the activities of their leader. So fun!
2) Smoking
In 2007, smoking was completely forbidden to avoid health issues in their former leader Kim Jong Il. However his son and actual leader has been seen several times smoking freely and with no restrictions at all.
3) Magazines
Of course, we're talking about international magazines, forget about the ones you already know, you won't find them. This happens to avoid being brainwashed from foreign media. So, instead, they have others controlled by their Government, full of national propaganda and the activities of their leader. Very entertaining for sure...
4) Christmas trees
The country says to support any religion custom, however, that's not true. If you show a preference for any other religion you will have lots of really big problems. And... Christmas trees represent another religion so... you can imagine the consequences of having one.
5) Ipad
Apple company has restrictions on this country so they don't sell their products there, also in North Korea is completely forbidden to have one or an Iphone. However, their leader Kim Jong Un is allowed to own them and he doesn't hesitate in taking pictures with them.
6) Houses
It's a very strange thing for us to think of a country where you can't own a home, but... this is North Korea. So, here, the thing is that there are no builders, the army build everything, and... also, instead of buying a house, flat or whatever, you trade it. It's forbidden to own properties.
7) Birth control methods
Many North Korean people don't even know what they are. They used to sell them in the black market, however they don't do that anymore because they were expensive and unknown.
8) Jeans
Yes! you heard it right! Jeans! Well, the North Korean Government controls... everything. So the style of clothing is not less. They have established a specific style that doesn't involve jeans at all. In fact, it's forbidden, so you won't find them on the stores.
9) Coca cola
The real coca cola is impossible to find in this country due to the international sanctions. However, there is a fake Chinese coca cola that try to replace it on the stores. So if you are too anxious for one, maybe you can try this one.
10) Mc Donalds
No, you won't find any Mc Donalds at all in North Korea due to the international sanctions. Sure, you can find some burguer over there, but it will never be the same. If you go there, try to eat them before you travel.
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Avenue of the Giants - California Redwoods
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tretching 32 miles between Garberville and Fortuna, Avenue of the Giants is one of California's best scenic drives. The road, which travels along Higway 101 on Route 254, is named for our state's magnificent coastal California redwoods. They happen to be the tallest trees on earth — some reaching up to 380 feet tall and 26 feet wide.
Avenue of the Giants is one of the best places in the state to view these magnificent towering trees, and its easy to feel dwarfed as you travel down the shaded 2-lane highway.
When you enter the park, pick up a map that highlights the route and its attractions. If you want to make a weekend of it, you can camp at Burlington or Hidden Springs Campgrounds, or enjoy more modern comforts at the Myers Inn B&B.
Our first stop is at the Immortal Tree, which is 250 tall and more than 950 years old. Inside the gift shop, you can pick up a map of Bigfoot hunting locations. Apparently more than 200 encounters have been reported in these parts, especially during the summer and fall. They say Bigfoot can get as tall as 14 feet, is a good swimmer, and sounds like a mountain lion — if you believe in that sorta thing.
After checking out Founder's Grove in Weott, we head to Myers Flat to squeeze our SUV through the world-famous Shrine Drive-Thru Tree. There are three drive-through trees along the route, and each will set you back about $6.
Kids can explore the two-story tree houses, or get lost in the walk-through stump. Yes, it's touristy — but loads of fun.
Thanks for joining us at Avenue of the Giants. I'll see you next time.
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해안가 근처 레몬 농장을 찾았다. 생각했던 넓은 평지의 농장이 아니다. 산을 깎아 만든 계단형의 농장이다. 유럽의 지리적표시보호를 받는 레몬 품종 8종 중 하나인 망통 레몬은 황금과일이라 불릴 정도의 노란 빛깔, 그리고 강한 풍미와 달콤한 과육이 특징이다. 이는 지중해에 자리한 지리적 환경 때문이라고 한다. “오래전에는 산을 있는 그대로 사용했지만, 점차 산을 계단 모양으로 깎아 이용하기 시작했습니다. 이런 방식은 여러 가지 장점들이 있어요. 우선 바다를 마주 볼 수 있어 따뜻한 해풍이 부는데 굉장히 특별하죠. 그리고 두 번째 장점은 산이 이곳을 추위로부터 보호해준다는 것이죠. 그래서 망통은 전 세계에서 레몬 나무가 자랄 수 있는 지역 중 가장 북쪽에 자리하고 있어요.” 가장 북쪽에 위치한 재배지인 만큼 수확도 가장 늦게 이루어진다고 한다, 대부분의 수확이 끝난 지금 도미닉은 마지막 남겨진 과일들을 따느라 분주해 보인다. 혼자서 작업하는 모습에 도와주겠다고 나섰는데, 아차! 과일을 잘라야 하는데 가지를 몽땅 잘라버렸다. 미안한 마음에 꽤 오랜 시간 작업한 듯하다. 그래도 일을 마친 도미닉을 보니 먼 타국 땅에서 좋은 일을 한 것 같아 조금은 뿌듯해진다. 이 농장에선 레몬 묘목도 직접 길러 판매한다고 한다. 품질 좋은 망통 레몬을 집에 두고자 하는 사람들이 많이 찾는다고 한다. “레몬축제에 갈 기회가 생겨서 오게 됐어요. 망통이 레몬으로 유명하다는 것도 예전부터 어느 정도는 알고 있었어요. 그래서 망통 레몬을 가져가려고요.”
[English: Google Translator]
I found a lemon farm near the coast. It is not a large flat farm I thought of. It is a stepped farm made by cutting mountains. One of eight varieties of lemon varieties protected by European geographical indications, minton lemons are characterized by a yellowish color, called golden fruit, and a strong flavor and sweet flesh. This is due to the geographical environment in the Mediterranean Sea. I used the mountain as it was a long time ago, but gradually I started to use the mountain in a stepped shape. This approach has several advantages. First of all, I can face the sea, and the warm sea breeze is very special. And the second advantage is that the mountain protects the place from the cold. The Menton is located in the most northern part of the world where lemon trees can grow. As it is the northernmost plantation, the harvest is the slowest, and most of the harvest is over, It seems to be busy. I'm going to help you figure out how to work alone. I had to cut the fruit, but I cut off all the branches. I feel sorry for a long time. However, Dominic, who has finished his work, seems to have done a good job in the distant lands. This farm also sells lemon seedlings. It is said that many people who want to put a good quality menco lemon in their home are finding it. I had a chance to go to the lemon festival. I have known for some time that menton is famous for lemons. So I'm going to take a mint lemon.
[France: Google Translator]
J'ai trouvé une ferme de citrons près de la côte. Ce n'est pas une grande ferme plate à laquelle j'ai pensé. C'est une ferme à étages faite en coupant des montagnes. Parmi les huit variétés de citrons protégées par les indications géographiques européennes, les citrons minton se caractérisent par une couleur jaunâtre, appelée fruit doré, une saveur forte et une chair douce. Cela est dû à l'environnement géographique en Méditerranée. J'utilisais la montagne telle qu'elle était il y a longtemps, mais petit à petit, j'ai commencé à utiliser la montagne en escalier. Cette approche présente plusieurs avantages. Tout d'abord, je peux faire face à la mer, et la brise de mer chaude est très spéciale. Et le deuxième avantage est que la montagne protège le lieu du froid. Le Menton est situé dans la partie la plus septentrionale du monde où les citronniers peuvent pousser. Comme il s’agit de la plantation la plus septentrionale, la récolte est la plus lente et la majeure partie de la récolte est terminée, Il semble être occupé. Je vais vous aider à comprendre comment travailler seul. J'ai dû couper le fruit, mais j'ai coupé toutes les branches. Je me sens désolé pendant longtemps. Cependant, Dominic, qui a terminé son travail, semble avoir fait du bon travail dans les contrées lointaines. Cette ferme vend également des plants de citron. On dit que beaucoup de gens qui veulent mettre un citron menco de bonne qualité chez eux le trouvent. J'ai eu la chance d'aller à la fête du citron. Je sais depuis un certain temps que le menton est célèbre pour les citrons. Alors je vais prendre un citron à la menthe.
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TOP 8 of 100 Dazzling Eyes Glaring Nature Exist in the World LIST 2018
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আজ আপনারা দেখবেন প্রকৃতিতে বিদ্যমান পৃথিবীর ৮ টি বিস্ময় যা আপনি হয়তোবা বিশ্বাস করবেন না ।এই পৃথিবী বিস্ময়ের সাথে পরিপূর্ণ,আপনি কি প্রকৃতিতে বিশ্বাস করেnna . #top8 #utubemaya #eyesglaring #nature
Today you will see the eight wonders of the world in nature which you will not believe.This world is full of surprises,
Do you believe in nature? Yes, you must be yourself to realize this magnificent philosophy of his face.Now look at 8 eyes with astonishing wonders, which you can not believe without seeing yourself or seeing anyone.Number One - Plain plane of salt reflected in Bolivia(Salar 'D' Uni) is the largest flat clay salt in the world, which is 10,582 (ten thousand five hundred square kilometer or 4,086 (four thousand six square miles).Do not believe?
It is located in southwestern Bolivia, the flat part of this vivid salts might be added to your list, perhaps looking forward to the death before its death.Here you will see the largest mirror in the world and in the mirror the whole sky,And you will see the beauty of its color, beneath your feet,What do you want to see?
Number Twy-Cryptic Guha Giant in Mexico
Mexico's 'cave of crystal' can say that glass can be called glass cave again.It is the world's largest natural crystal mineral,
Unbelievable natural beauty with perfect structure. The beauty of this cave in the incredible size of Mexico, its beauty can be very difficult to find.
Geologists explained that this place, filled with water, grew up to thousands of years, up to 136 degrees Fahrenheit (58 degrees Celsius), and the natural amazing beauty of this water was created.
Geologists believe that there is no other place in the world where the earth is exposed to such beauty by mineral.
Number three - Australia's Hillary Lake
The visitors feel comfortable calling the pink lake.
When you think a color can be a lake?
Yes you can say blue, brown, even green.
But I suspect you will not attach pink color to the climate. You can see the incredible phenomenon in Australia's Western islands, in your own eyes.The impressive pink lake is not a reflection of light,
It is also not that a blocked lake is mixed with pink color.
This island is a mystery of aesthetics, science is still trying to solve this mystery. Scientists provide some incomplete opinions, but we must wait for the mystery to be seen.
Numbers Four- Iceland volcano
When the shadow of the rock shakes the electricity and the volcano under it is also the island which is above the normal height of the airspace?Yes, scientists call this epic vision of light in Iceland called dirty thunder.Just as a volcanic cloud collides with ice particles.Because its height is higher than the normal part of the atmosphere, the static is made with the space of the planet so that the electrical charge is created.
Number five frozen air bubbles between Lake Lake
Albert Canada's Abraham Lake, a rare unique phenomenon, is considered credible due to science. When the plants below the frozen surface, and the bacteria below the pond react with the bacteria, methane gas is formed, due to the methane gas rising, the good air bubbles are made with the weak part of the ice. The gas starts coming out of the bubbles, flush the fire and enjoy the ice. The fire in the fire.
Number six - Spider stomach leaf
This terrible vision of the ghost ghost is not really false. Reproductive Coconut trees stand on the edge of some of the drowning villages in Sindh province of Pakistan, where in spite of the spill of millions of spiders and possibly other insects flooding in 2010, they are trapped in the water and other places. Drop them into the tree.
According to research,
It did not have any scientific analysis. After research, it is known
It was originally spider,
They said that if you were standing on one side of these trees, only a few dozen small, very small spiders would fall on your head.
Number seven -
Wadi Island, the famous island of Maldives, is known as a heaven on earth. But there are many surprises on the island of Vaddo, which is revealed at night.
This bright water looks like a mirror in the brain in the eyes, on which the sparkling star is reflected.
. However, the secret mystery is: Fayoplankton which is - the marine germ and emanates from the billiandent blue light. This is known in the world as the most romantic natural light produced from this marine germ.
Number 8--
This wonderful river of Colombia is called 'liquid rainbow'.
There is a river in Colombia that is known as Rainbow River or River of Five Colors.
In the 62-mile-long river near La Macarena town
In fact, aquatic plant called macerania clewira is produced in this river naturally.
The Ultimate Digital Nomad Packing List | 81 Items For Minimalist Carry On Travel
The ultimate packing list for traveling the world as a digital nomad. From clothes to tech to toiletries and more, here’s our list of 81 items for minimalist carry on travel. View the full list on our website:
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This list has everything you need to travel the world while working remotely. (Something that many of us on the Pack Hacker team are either currently or intermittently doing.)
We’re here to guide you through the ordeal that is preparing for such a journey. We’ve done the research, we’ve done the testing, we’ve done the traveling, and we’ve distilled it all down into one list with everything you need to succeed.
Now, we should clarify one thing. While you’re welcome to buy everything on this list and head to the airport tomorrow like a travel rockstar, you certainly don’t need to. We’ve created this list for you to use as a jumping-off point. This is how we like to travel the world as a digital nomad, but it is by no means the only way to travel the world as a digital nomad.
So whether you’re currently traveling the world as a digital nomad, planning to, or wishing you could—it is our hope that this list will not only help you prepare for your trip, but give you the confidence to know that it isn’t nearly as stressful as you might think. Let’s get packing.
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Living Bridges Made of Trees in India
See the living bridges of India.
When we think of bridges - complex structures employing materials like steel and concrete comes to mind.
Northeastern India, however, is home to unique, living bridges - which, amazingly, are built using trees.
Bridge growers plan at least 10 years in advance to create foot bridges derived from the roots of trees. Betel nut trees are harvested, the roots of which prove to be strong and functional, allowing up to 50 people to walk across the natural, living bridges at one time.
The live branches and roots are weaved together and they can remain operational for up to 500 years. Some of these bridges stretch 100 feet long and they allow people to easily cross over bodies of water.
The bridges do very well in the area, as the tree roots grow even stronger due to the dampness in the region. While the woven branches can sometimes leave gaps, villagers fill those holes with strong stones.
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Usually, you’d be able to walk these paths. But the Olho D'Água river had submerged these hiking trails in Brazil’s Recanto Ecológico Rio da Prata.
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Torrential rains in a short period of time lead to the flooding – a rare phenomenon that has happened at least three times in the last 16 years. Olho D’Água (eyes of water”) is a popular snorkeling spot known for its crystalline waters. The clarity of the river comes from minerals that rapidly take out dirt and impurities as they descend to the bottom. The water receded to its normal level by the end of the day. Recanto Ecológico Rio da Prata is in Mato Grosso do Sul in Brazil’s pantanal region.
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