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A day trip to Kootenay National Park: Stanley Glacier and Marble Canyon

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A land of ice and fire, the lesser-known Kootenay National Park in British Columbiais a place of contrasts, with valleys and canyons carved by glaciers, rivers and waterfalls. At just 1,406 km2, Kootenay is much smaller than Banff. Created in 1920, Kootenay National Park is one of the seven contiguous national and provincial parks that make up the Canadian Rocky Mountain Park World Heritage Site. It also marks the Continental Divide which is the boundary between Kootenay and Banff national parks. Only a short drive from Lake Louise or Banff, it’s a great day trip destination if you’re coming from here.

Mount Stanley
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Why you should visit the Canadian Rockies at least once in your lifetime

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The Rocky Mountains, commonly known as the Rockies, are a major mountain range and the largest mountain system in North America. They stretch for about 4,800 km from the northernmost part of the province of British Columbia in Canada, passing through Alberta, and continuing south through six U.S.  states. If you’ve ever wondered what they look like or what can you see in this part of Canada, come join us on this journey.

Lake Louise, Banff National Park
Lake Louise, Banff National Park
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Gibraltar – Between The Sea and The Rock

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Located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, near the exit of the Mediterranean Sea into the Atlantic Ocean, Gibraltar dominates the landscape, catching the eye of any traveler. Here we are, ready to explore The Rock on foot, at our own pace, the way we like to do it. Although we love exploring places on foot, we knew nothing about all the ups and downs that would follow.

The Rock of Gibraltar
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10 of the Most Beautiful Canyons (and Gorges) to Explore in Ontario

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With ten provinces and three territories, Canada is the second-largest country in the world. The southernmost province Ontario acquired its name from the Indigenous Iroquois word “kanadario”, which translates into “sparkling water”. With five Great Lakes nearby and about 250,000 freshwater lakes, it’s no wonder!

Niagara Falls
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Things to see and do in Antigua

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Although it only covers 108 square miles, this small island of Antigua is famous for having 365 beaches, it is said that one for every day of the year, how nice that would be😊 The little Caribbean paradise is known for other thing too, and depending on how much time you have, there is something here for every interest and/or length of stay.

Shirley Heights, Antigua
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Romania’s most fascinating rock formations

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Romania is home to some of the most bizarre and fascinating geological rock formations in Europe. They have been mysteriously shaped by the wind, rain and time, and they trigger both curiosity and fascination. Beyond their geological interest, they are often shrouded in legends, mystery and energetic beliefs and are certainly among the most photographed natural wonders in Romania.

The Sphinx from Bucegi

The Sphinx is the most famous rock formation and a symbol of the Bucegi Mountains – about 8 meters high rock structure and 12 meters wide, which, from a certain angle, resembles a human face – and it mirrors the well-known Egyptian Sphinx. The resemblance is so striking that many people wonder if the shape was truly created by nature.

The Sphinx from Bucegi

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Constantin Brâncuși, the man who made the stone sing and featherless birds fly

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His heart continued to beat strongly long after nightfall. As darkness fell, an eerie silence enveloped the entire train, and only the jerky rhythm of the wheels on the tracks could be heard.

He raised his eyes to the sky and saw the gates of a new universe opening. As a child he had run away countless times, but this time his run was no longer a run from the past, but a run to the future, towards a new, rediscovered self, almost like the suffering of a new enduring and overwhelming passion, as he sometimes liked to accept.

The Gate of Kiss
The Gate of the Kiss
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Winter medley

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I had a silly thought at one point that if I didn’t post any winter picture, this season would pass quickly and the spring would arrive right away. A few people told me in late fall, while we were still admiring the fall foliage, that we are going to have a mild winter. I was reluctant at the thought of a gray winter and was amused and encouraged by the idea of a short and warm one.

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Visiting Nera Gorge – Beușnița National Park, Romania

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The 90,830-acre Nera Gorge -Beușnița National Park has been declared a protected natural area since 1990 and is located in the southwestern Carpathian Mountains of Romania, called the Banat Region. The complex landscape, characterized mainly by beech forests, rocky slopes and various shrublands, forms a well-established national park since 1990. The limestone substrate, the low altitude (150-1150 m), the temperate continental climate with sub-Mediterranean influences, along with the presence of thermophilic species, create interesting travertine formations, and the rivers and the waterfalls make the park quite famous.

15 km from Sasca Montană, where we set up base for a few days, is Sasca Română. Sisters in appearance and remoteness, these two villages were probably more famous 2000 years ago, when the Romans called this area “Centum putae”, meaning The region of a Hundred Mines. And if not, it would still be one of the most beautiful national parks in Romania where you can go chasing waterfalls!

Bigăr Waterfall

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