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…
10 Most Beautiful 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…
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…
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…
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…
10 Largest Islands in the Philippines
The Philippines are home to an astonishing collection of over 7,600 islands, only 2,000 of which are permanently inhabited. While many of these islands are not considered much more than an idyllic atoll perfect for a lazy day trip, some battle it out for the world record as some of…
10 Largest Islands in Japan
Japan is the largest island country in East Asia and the fourth-largest island country on Earth. It is home to a cluster of over 6,000 astonishing islands of varying shapes and sizes, of which only around 400 are permanently inhabited. Of these several hundred, five major islands are the country’s…
10 Largest Islands in Indonesia
Indonesia is the largest cluster of islands in the world, made up of an incredible collection of no fewer than 14,000 jungle-clad islands floating off the coast of Asia. Five islands are considered major islands due to their massive size, and the rest are split up between 30 smaller Indonesian…
19 Stunning National Parks Around the World You Can’t Miss
National parks are created to protect the Earth’s most diverse ecosystems, magical landscapes, and incredible wildlife. And there are plenty of ways to explore these enchanting nature reserves, from the deepest valleys to the highest peaks and everything in between. Be it by trekking, mountain biking, rock climbing, or even…
17 Most Beautiful Islands in the World
Who doesn’t love a taste of island life? Where you can kick off your shoes, leave work behind, and cocktails aren’t just provided at the snap of a finger – they’re encouraged. But island escapes aren’t just about lazy beach days – although that’s certainly a big part of it….