A 5 thousand meters high massif of lava was created after huge explosion in the Atlantic. Today we can see only a glimpse of it and this glimpse is Madeira. the island is self-reliant. There are couple of power plants (water, wind), fertile soil and sea rich on fish.
Travel to Madeira by plane only. There is probably no other way to travel almost 1000 kilometers from Portugal and 600 kilometers from North Africa. Moreover, sailing on a ship might not be comfortable for everybody.
It is an island in the Atlantic where you can grow almost anything thanks to humidity, high temperature and fertile soil. so where do you get water that is good for irrigation and how it works?
It is an archipelago and also an island which is located in the Macaronesia region. Only two islands are inhabited as the whole archipelago is a natural reserve. These islands are Madeira and Porto Santo.
The green island of Thassos is situated in Eastern Macedonia. it is green because mountain peaks are covered by pine and olive groves. Its rocky shores are washed by the tranquil Aegean Sea. you will not find any airport or industrial zone. That makes the air here great. Thanks to the marble subsoil, one of the best marbles in the world is mined here.
The ancient town of Afrodisias is one of Turkey’s most beautiful place, still not many tourists visit it. I decided I have to visit it...
We are leaving the Gulf of Napoli beloved by artists. we are heading to a Mediterranean island which came to existence as a result of volcanic activity in the end of Tertiary. it has been forming for millions of years to the terrain formation we happen to know as Ischia.
Across the Atlantic, as we often refer to when we mention the United States, is the capital and the largest city at once of Colorado – Denver. the city of 600 thousand its elevation is exactly 1 mile, about 1.6 kilometers. Therefore, many Americans refer to it as the Mile-High City.
I knew that Turkey's largest city offers a many things to do and to see. but it totally surprised me. One week there was like nothing. I can imagine that I would discover even more of local streets, monuments, gastronomy and modern parts much longer. Let's visit Istanbul through video and photos together.
One of the most important cities of the world – that is Istanbul with its 16,5 million inhabitants. This city is the only one that is located on two continents – Europe and Asia.
Enjoy this couple of skyscrapers. These must be on the list of any visitor to Kuala Lumpur. Their silhouette lures you already from afar. Crowds of tourists visit them every day and millions see the towers each year. on day or at night, Petronas Towers add to the city's atmosphere. in Kuala Lumpur you will see them all the time from any place. it is as if these gentle giants held their protective hand above you. they look gloriously but are the towers as beautiful from the inside as they are from the outside?.
Balcoes lookout is situated at 86é meters above sea level. a comfortable and wide enough road leads there from the trout farm in Riberio Frio. the name fits. it is a true natural balcony giving you the view of what you would consider a piece of paradise.
We leave Funchal for Santana, a town on the northeastern seaboard. There are interesting places along the way. we leave the direct rote to see such places as the Madeira’s highest peaks, a stone igloo, and the Faial bay. in case you have not yet visited the cave and volcanic center of Grutas Sao Vicente it is easy to reach along the northern seaboard starting in Santana. As we told you, Sao Vicente is a borderline between the western and eastern parts of the island
The cars on highway from Sabiha Airport, distant from Istanbul city a couple of kilometres, move slowly ahead. So, it is time enough for the first quick acquaintance with the biggest Turkish town and way of life there.
Wine, coffee, cliffs, waves. the western-most country of continental Europe is of the sort everybody likes. it belongs to the top 20 most visited countries in the world. There are beautiful beaches including the best surf beaches of all Europe. Nature in the inland is magnificent as wel. Culture is rich and cities are lively and busy. Let's visit Portugal!
If I could only return to Scotland in one place, it would be either a remote and deserted mountainous island of Harriss, or justified by Skye. and the more I think about it, the more Skye wins.
After amazing Le Mont-Saint-Michel one wouldn’t believe there is something else as amazing as this place. Still, we have several tips for you where to go.
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