Wondering what the largest island in the world is? You might be surprised. And no, it’s not Australia. Finding the largest islands in the world is not as easy as it might sound. For one, it’s not overly clear what exactly constitutes an island as opposed to a continent. How is Australia classified as a… Continue Reading
7 Beautiful Mid-Atlantic States
Nestled away in the northeast of the United States, between the Great Lakes to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Mid-Atlantic states usually include Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia – as well as the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C., which is its own federal district…. Continue Reading
12 Beautiful Midwest States
Bordered by the Great Lakes and Canada to the north, the Appalachian Mountains to the east, and the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains to the west, much of the Midwest is characterized by endless plains and farmland, with rolling hills, prairies, and forests punctuating the monotony from time to time. Despite this image of the… Continue Reading
10 Best Islands in Tanzania
Lovingly dubbed the ‘Spice Islands’ due to their age-old trade of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, the Zanzibar archipelago in Tanzania is true island utopia. Imagine yourself relaxing on palm-fringed white-sand beaches under the equatorial sun, alongside the clearest ocean you’ve ever seen. But while the Zanzibar archipelago is easily Tanzania’s most famous island cluster, it’s… Continue Reading
10 Largest Buildings in the World
The world is a kaleidoscope of human-made wonders, from towering skyscrapers to sprawling developments. Some of the largest buildings were unsurprisingly built to house massive aircraft and NASA spaceships, but there are some other mammoth-sized buildings that have broken astonishing records for far less. From the O2 Arena in the United Kingdom to the largest… Continue Reading
8 Largest Islands in Hawaii
Situated in the northern Pacific Ocean lies Hawaii, an archipelago consisting of 137 different islands and islets. Despite the number of smaller islands in the region, Hawaii is mainly considered to consist of just eight major islands. This chain of tropical islands experiences some of the most diverse climates, landscapes, and ecosystems in the entire… Continue Reading
10 Oldest Churches in the World
Back before most churches existed, early Christians would gather in neighbourhood homes known as house churches. In fact, the word ‘church’ was also used to describe the Christian community as a whole – the word itself means ‘assembly’ in Greek. By the 1st-century AD, there were already several religious centers in the Holy Land but… Continue Reading
10 Largest Lakes in the World
There are hundreds of lakes around the world that hold claim to the title of the largest lake of some kind – either by volume, surface area, or a plethora of other defining qualifiers and caveats. For the purpose of this article, we’ve listed the largest lakes in the world when measured by total surface… Continue Reading
13 Beautiful Provinces & Regions in Panama
Lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean on the Isthmus of Panama, the country of the same name is home to lots of lovely landscapes, with towering mountains and lush rainforests lying alongside gushing rivers, meandering valleys, and glittering coastlines. While the provinces in Panama are mainly home to Mestizo people and black… Continue Reading
8 Most Beautiful Regions of Scotland
Home to lots of wonderful countryside and dramatic landscapes, Scotland lies in the north of Great Britain and is famous for the majestic lochs and age-old castles that are dotted about the gorgeous Scottish Highlands. With the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the North Sea to the east, Scotland has a long and rugged… Continue Reading
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