10 Nature Sites

10) Wadi Rum, Jodan I can tell you flat out that my love of Wadi Rum comes from my love of the movie “Lawrence of Arabia”. I’ve seen Lawrence of Arabia maybe a dozen times, and while TE Lawrence himself never went to Wadi Rum, the movie was shot on location there and the scenery is beautiful. Wadi Rum is desert area which was at one time scoured out by rushing water. You can see the evidence...

Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa

Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa Ernest Hemingway described this mountain as, “as wide as all the world, great, high and unbelievably white,” in his book, “The Snows of Kilimanjaro.” The roof of Africa as it is called is the world’s tallest free-standing mountain and a dormant stratovolcano. The Kibo Summit at the top of the mountain is one among the few peaks of Africa that still have glacie...

Sahara Sunset – Sahara Desert

Sahara Sunset – Sahara Desert While the Sahara Desert is a wonderful place to see for the wide expanse of sand dunes, the sunset there is sure to take your breath away. A night spent camping on the sand dunes of this three-million year old desert, watching the sky change colors at dusk, is a dream come true for any nature lov...

Natural Springs and Limestone Cliffs of Pamukkale – Turkey

Natural Springs and Limestone Cliffs of Pamukkale – Turkey The Turkish people call it the eighth wonder of the world and people who visit the place do not argue. Pamukkale is one of nature’s wonders, with hot pools and white cliffs. The water flowing down the cliffs has turned the place into an exotic white cotton color with stalactites and basins. This elaborate calcium formation is the...

Mamanuca Islands – Fiji

Mamanuca Islands – Fiji They are 20 islands in total. These beautiful islands of Mamanuca are varied; while some are small and can be walked around in a few minutes, others may take days to explore. For those who love nature and water bodies, these islands are a paradise with miles and miles of lilley snow white sand and beautiful turquoise blue beach...

Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa

Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa Ernest Hemingway described this mountain as, “as wide as all the world, great, high and unbelievably white,” in his book, “The Snows of Kilimanjaro.” The roof of Africa as it is called is the world’s tallest free-standing mountain and a dormant stratovolcano. The Kibo Summit at the top of the mountain is one among the few peaks of Africa that still have glacie...

The Niagara Falls – Ontario, Canada and New York, United States

The Niagara Falls – Ontario, Canada and New York, United States Massive and beautiful waterfalls on the Niagara River, they are also famous for being a source of hydroelectric power. These falls are divided into three drops; Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side and American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls on the American side. These falls are said to have been formed at the end of the last ice...