Unique places of the world | Wondermondo

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Our world is changing but some things do not change: we are always excited by genuine beauty and grandeur. We are inspired by the incredible diversity of nature and the depth of talent of people all around the world and at all times. We love unusual and mysterious things. And our planet provides plenty of this, a lot more than you can imagine.Wondermondo is a unique website that tells about such places around the whole world. Currently, there are thoroughly described 664 places and listed more than 10 000.From March to December 2020 Wondermondo is undergoing a thorough process of rebuilding!The latest articlesLandmarks of Oregon10 March 2020Crater Lake, Oregon. / Howard Ignatius, Flickr / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Oregon can be proud of its special natural beauty. Here mighty rivers cross the mountainous landscape through magnificent ravines and canyons and the frequent rain has created countless waterfalls, in the lush forests grow trees of incredible size and height.7 Most Recent LandmarksSt John Cantius ChurchInterior of St. John Cantius Church. / Erik Drost, Flickr / CC BY 2.0February 27, 2020The history of Chicago is also a history of the great immigration of diverse European nations to America. One of these nations – Polish – created the greatest churches in this giant city. St John Cantius Church is one of the most prominent among them.Lake Hillier, AustraliaLake Hillier. / Kurioziteti123, Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0January 4, 2020There are hundreds of pink lakes around the world. But one of the most impressive and striking ones is Lake Hillier on a remote island of Western Australia. Its water is pink even if it is taken away in the bottle.King George Falls, AustraliaKing George Falls, Western Australia. / Roderick Eime, Flickr / CC BY-ND 2.0December 17, 2019Most likely, the most beautiful and impressive of all the beautiful waterfalls of Kimberley Region is King George Falls – some 80 m tall twin falls, a natural wonder in isolated and unusual place.World’s tallest cypress tree near Bay Langdra Ney, BhutanDecember 7, 2019A magnificent tree of incredible size grows at the mountain road leading to Kathok Yoesel Samtenling Monastery. This is a famous cypress tree, which may hold a spiritual treasure left more than one thousand years ago. And this is the tallest cypress tree in the world.Loltun Caves, MexicoEngravings in Loltun Cave. / Pavel Vorobiev, Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0November 30, 2019The enormous Loltun Cave in Yucatan is a well-known tourist destination. It has lots of values: here have been found bones of extinct animals, ancient people have created art in the cave. Loltun Cave has served as a religious site of rituals and also as a shelter during rough times.Mendenhall Glacier Ice Caves, Alaska (USA)One of Mendenhall Glacier Ice Caves / Andrew E. Russell, Flickr / CC BY 2.0November 29, 2019Ice caves in glaciers are rather common. But most of them are not easy to access. Mendenhall Glacier Ice Caves can be accessed after some hours long walk and are some of the most beautiful glacier ice caves anywhere.Landsford Canal State Park lilies, Southern Carolina (USA)Flowering of lilies in Landsford Canal State Park / Brian, Flickr / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0November 23, 2019There exist just a few populations of shoals spider lily (Hymenocallis coronaria) – a gorgeous and fragrant flower which grows only in the south-eastern states of USA. One of the largest stands of this plant is found in Landsford Canal State Park, South Carolina.Hot booksAWOL on the Appalachian TrailIn 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to fulfill a dream and hike the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller’s account of this thru-hike along the entire 2,172 miles from Georgia to Maine. On page after page, readers are treated to rich descriptions of the valleys and mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the life-changing moments that can only be experienced when dreams are pursued.Destinations of a Lifetime: 225 of the World’s Most Amazing PlacesNatGeo takes you on a photographic tour of the world’s most spectacular destinations, inspiring tangible ideas for your next trip. Travel to hundreds of the most breathtaking locales—both natural and man-made—illustrated with vivid images taken by the organization’s world-class photographers. These images, coupled with evocative text, feature a plethora of visual wonders: ancient monoliths, scenic islands, stunning artwork, electric cityscapes, white-sand seashores, rain forests, ancient cobbled streets, and both classic and innovative architecture.10 most popular landmarks, July 2020Peru: El Velo de La Novia, Pachachaca or Lady in White Falls Saint Lucia: Diamond Falls India: Jogimara Cave, Sita Bengra Cave Solomon Islands: Kakamora Caves Madagascar: Blue garnets of Bekily United States: Walker Canyon poppy fields, California Russia: Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow Georgia: Krubera Cave Indonesia: Kelimutu crater lakes China: Xiaozhai tiankeng Latest articlesBlowholes in Hawaii29 January 2020Spouting Horn, Kauai./ Markus Jöbstl, Flickr / CC BY-NC 2.0Many tourists admire the fascinating and… dangerous Halona Blowhole and Nakalele Blowhole. But there are several more of these natural wonders in Hawaii. Article lists 15 such locations.Blowholes in Australia24 January 2020Bicheno Blowhole./ Andrew Wallace, Flickr / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Article lists 22 locations with blowholes in Australia. Is the famous Kiama Blowhole the largest or tallest in Australia? No, by far not!

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