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Great Smoky MountainsTennessee has amazing waterfalls, lakes, caves and spectacular scenic mountains. Therefore, this state is ideal for sport and adventure camps. Here is the most visited National Park - Great Smoky Mountains. Besides this, Tennessee boasts beautiful wildlife throughout the state. In this camp you can visit dozens of unique attractions and participate in numerous outdoor activities....
Great Smoky Mountains - The Best Places to Visit in Tennessee, U.S.A.
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Fort Ross Historic ParkFort-Ross was a former Russian settlement and is now a wooden fortress on the coast of northern California (USA), 80 km north of San Francisco-based Russian-American Company for fishing and fur trade in 1812. In 1841 the Russian-American Company sold its ownership of a large landowner John Sutter. Fort Ross was the southernmost Russian settlement in North America. Today is a historic park in California. The only original structure that has survived to th...
Fort Ross Historic Park - The Best Places to Visit in California, USA
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San Francisco, California, USASan Francisco is among the three most popular cities in the world. This small town, which occupies only 47 square km between the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean is home to more than 700 thousand people, named as one of the largest cities in the U.S. Pacific coast. In addition to the largest population of Asians, there live about 200,000 Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Koreans, Thais and Vietnamese....
San Francisco, California, USA - The Best Places to Visit in California, USA
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Death Valley National ParkDeath Valley USA Name history Such severe name of Death Valley is carried not because of the heated lifeless desert. There is a legend how gold diggers at the time of Gold Rush gave to this place the name, having decided that it is an excellent short way to California. In 1849 the big group of the gold diggers went from Solt Leyk City to look for happiness to the gold mines which have been recen...
Death Valley National Park - The Best Places to Visit in California, USA
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The Steamboat Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, U.S.AThe Yellowstone National Park Steamboat is located in North America, USA, in Yellowstone Park. This is not the only geyser, decorating the first and the most famous national park of the United States, but it is the largest of all the other geysers, available here....
The Steamboat Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, U.S.A - The Most Impressive Geysers on the Earth
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Namjagbarwa PeakNamjagbarwa represens a cloud-kissing peak,located In Tibetan, where it is translated as a „spear piercing into the sky”. The Namjagbarwa Peak is also known as "paradise in the clouds". The gorgeous peak is beautifully located in Nyingchi Prefecture of Tibet Autonomous Region featuring 7756 meters above the sea level. It is recognised as the 15th world highest popular mountain as one of the t...
Namjagbarwa Peak - The Most Spectacular Mountain Peaks in the World
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Kosciuszko Mountain PeakMount Kosciuszko is the highest peak in Australia that is situated at 2228 metres above the sea level. Mount Kosciuszko is the highest one in Australia, beautifully located in the most southeastern side of the continent.It rises up between Melbourne and Sydney in the Australian Alps and draws crowds from both cities, being a popular resort for both hiking and skiing. This lovely area comprises rocky surfaces heavily forested, and ...
Kosciuszko Mountain Peak - The Most Spectacular Mountain Peaks in the World
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Ama Dablam Mountain PeakAma Dablam is one the most spectacular mountain peaks in the world. This 6,857 meters high peak is one of the best climbs in the Khumbu, and it is an attraction that should not be missed. The main peak of the mountain is of 6812 meters high. The long ridges on each side look like the arms of a mother who protects her kids. The marvellous pyramid of Ama Dablam is considered one of the world’s most excellent and s...
Ama Dablam Mountain Peak - The Most Spectacular Mountain Peaks in the World
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Eiger PeakThanks to its extraordinary north face, the Eiger Mountain is recognised as the one of the most popular and written peaks in the world. The exciting experience of climbing this face has mystified many climbers and non-climbers alike since the first worthy attempt in 1934 took place. The 3970 m high Eiger peak beautifies the Valley of Grindelwald. The peak is also known&nbs...
Eiger Peak - The Most Spectacular Mountain Peaks in the World
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Popocatepetl PeakThe second highest peak of Mexico is the spectacular peak of Popocatepetl. It represents an active volcano spewing smoke all the time, featuring a scary view that can intimidate even the more experienced mountaineers. It is very hard not to call this spectacular peak a real monster. Popocatepetl became a mixed blessing for the beautiful Mexico. The travelers have to come at this marvelous region and taste from the delightful facade offered by thi...
Popocatepetl Peak - The Most Spectacular Mountain Peaks in the World
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Mountain KilimanjaroThe incredible Mount Kilimanjaro rises beautifully to the north side of Tanzania and delights the tourists’ eyes every year. Visitors are attracted to climb the Kilimanjaro, to hike on its lower slopes, to walk on its steep rocks or just to take pictures at the mountain when it rises above the African savannah, covered with snow and ice. At the extraordinary base of Mount Kilimanjaro is situated the splendid town of Moshi, a...
Mountain Kilimanjaro - The Most Spectacular Mountain Peaks in the World
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Schreckhorn PeakSchreckhorn represents a steep and a rocky mountain peak, beautifully surrounded by ice. The Schreckhorn, located only 10 km south-east of Grindelwald makes the connection between the Upper and Lower Grindelwald Glacier. The splendid region is surprisingly beautified by uninhabited glacial valleys, the great Aar Glaciers and the Fiescher Glacier. The dramatic summit of the Lauteraarhorn...
Schreckhorn Peak - The Most Spectacular Mountain Peaks in the World
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Logan PeakMount Logan rises up in the isolated St. Elias Range of North Western Canada, located in the Yukon Territory. This represents the precious jewel of Kluane National Park, being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Logan peak is considered the highest point in Canada, and the second in North America after Mount McKinley, that looks more beautiful without the crowds. The immense massif rises about 3,000 m from the veritable glac...
Logan Peak - The Most Spectacular Mountain Peaks in the World
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McKinley PeakMount McKinley is recognised as the highest mountain in North America and perhaps the single most spectacular mountain in the world, such as all the highest peaks are rising up in the well-known Himalaya or in the Andes, significant part of massive mountain ranges. McKinley appears as a veritable mountain, being 16,000 feet above the snowline. Although McKinley represents an important section of the Alaska Range, which looks as a massiv...
McKinley Peak - The Most Spectacular Mountain Peaks in the World
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Makalu PeakMakalu is considered the world's fifth highest peak rising with a height of about 8,463 meters. This beautiful and impressive peak stands beautifully just 14 miles east of Everest in the Khumbu region. Its size and shape is absolutely impressive, but its perfect pyramid structure designed with four sharp ridges makes this wonderful mountain more and more spectacular. Makalu is actually a double peak. The secondary peak which...
Makalu Peak - The Most Spectacular Mountain Peaks in the World
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The Stone HouseThe Stone House is located in Fafe mountains in northern Portugal. Dating from 1974, it was originally a holiday home of an engineer from Guimarães. The builder was inspired by the space between four blocks of stone, which he joined by walls. The interior is very spacious and it is decorated in rustic style, although the outside doesn’t show it. ...
The Stone House - The Most Bizarre Houses in the World
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The Lake District, the U.K. for romantic couplesEvery person likes to visit romantic places, wherever he lives or travels. If you live in the UK or you make a long visit on the island, The Lake District will be a destination that offers breathtaking, beautiful landscapes. We appreciate the pleasure of living amidst the mountains and rocks, among the lakes, whose smooth surface does not defile anyone's breath... William Wordsworth repeated...
The Lake District, the U.K. for romantic couples - The most romantic places on the Earth
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Taos, New Mexico-the Land of EnchantmentWhat makes a place beautiful ? Its architecture? Its history? Its people? Where is that hidden deep within a sketch that turns into a reality, shows a rock, a person or a scene? Taos is a city in the northern New Mexico situated at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. But Taos Pueblo is the historic village, the pueblo heritage of UNESCO, (among oth...
Taos, New Mexico-the Land of Enchantment - The most romantic places on the Earth
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Costa RicaAbout Costa Rica Costa Rica is the jewel of Central America, internationally renowned for its tourism potential. Being an oasis of peace and ecotourism heaven, all those who have visited Costa Rica come back here agreeing that it is a true paradise. In a relatively small space you can have the vacation you have been dreaming of, whether it is one fil...
Costa Rica - Top travel places to visit in 2011
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Troodos MountainsAbout Troodos Mountains Troodos Mountains stretch across most of the western part of Cyprus offering spectacular sanctuaries and veritable hours spent in exciting walks through its pine forests, or just practicing skiing during the winter time. The Troodos Mountains give a perfect recipe for anyone who suffers from a...
Troodos Mountains - The most popular places to visit in Cyprus
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St MoritzAbout St Moritz St Moritz is a great destination for a summer vacation, which is often called an Alpine metropolis. The city is well known for its gorgeous and luxury hotels, comfortable spas and trendy shops for an Alpine background spreaded with lakes an mountains. St Moritz is one of the world’s most famous lands...
St Moritz - The most popular places to visit in Switzerland
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Laki CratersAbout Laki craters Laki craters is a truly fascinating place, which includes spectacular craters, very strange mountains, lakes, creating a colourful nature. The visitors will be charmed when exploring the crater area, walking on the gravel roads, surrounded by lava fields, on the ...
Laki Craters - The most popular touristic attractions in Iceland
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Uinta MountainsAs we know, Utah is a very picturesque state where you can easily see from desert solitude, wild rivers and endless miles of bikes trails, to amazing forests, natural parks and breathtaking mountains. One of those captivating attractions is Uinta Mountains. The Uinta Mountains are located in northeastern part of Utah and a considered to be a high chain of mountains which were named for the Uintaat Indians, early relatives of the modern Ute Tribe. The rocks in ...
Uinta Mountains - The best touristic attractions in Utah, USA
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Mount PumoriExtending right on the border between Nepal and Tibet, Mount Pumori takes your breath away with its beautiful landscape. Literally meaning “Unmarried daughter”, Pumori is also called “Everest’s daughter”, due to the close proximity to Mount Everest. Furthermore, the views of Mount Everest are astonishing from here. Despite the great avalanche danger, Pumori remains to be a popular climbing route. ...
Mount Pumori - The most beautiful mountains in the world
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Mount Alpamayo, PeruMount Alpamayo is acknowledged by many as the most beautiful peak in the world. It is also one of the most coveted peaks. Mount Alpamayo is 5947 meters high above sea level. It is not one of the highest mountain in South America, however it is one of the most famous. The south-western part has a trapezoidal shape while on the north part tourists will enjoy amazing scenery. ...
Mount Alpamayo, Peru - The most beautiful mountains in the world
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The RockiesRocky Mountains abound in bumps and majestic mountains that cut your breath. Rocky Mountains have to offer, in fact, the very amazing beauty of creation. Rockies stretch over a length of 4,500 - 5000 km with a maximum width of 500-600 km in Colorado and the mountains north of Yellowstone National Park to break up into several smaller mountain ranges having widths of about 50 to 120 km. Mountains stretch from Mexico (with Transverse Volcanic Sierra, Sierra M...
The Rockies - The most beautiful mountains in the world
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Mount Matterhorn, Alpine MountainsMatterhorn is the iconic emblem of the Swiss Alps although it is not the tallest peak in the region. Matterhorn Mount is 4478 meters high and it the major tourist destination in the Apennine Alps. The mountain was conquered by climbers for the first time in July 14th 1865. This mountain is one of the largest and highest places for skiing and hiking in Europe. Annually, millions of skiers and tourists come here to conquer the place. It is not the highest p...
Mount Matterhorn, Alpine Mountains - The most beautiful mountains in the world
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Machapuchare, Himalaya Mountains in NepalMachapuchare is part of the Himalaya Mountains Range, Annaapura Massiv. It is 7000 meters high. Machapuchare means black fish and it considered a sacred place by the locals therefore has been declared off limits to climbing. The peak is about 1,500 feet taller than the Shivling Mount. However, Machapuchare has never been climbed to its summit. ...
Machapuchare, Himalaya Mountains in Nepal - Best destinations in the world
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Mount Shivling, Himalaya Mountains in IndiaShivling mountain is located in the Northern part of India and it is part of the Himalaya Mountains Range. It is 6549 m high or 21.329 feet. The name of the mountain comes from the God Shiva in Hindu religion, literally meaning ‘the phallus of Shiva’. This mountain has steep sides and it is considered one of the most stunning peaks of the Garhwal region. On 1974 this mountain was conquered by Laxman Singh and his team....
Mount Shivling, Himalaya Mountains in India - The most beautiful mountains in the world
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Ama Dablam, Himalaya in Eastern NepalAma Dablam is one of the biggest attractions of the massive Himalayas, is famous for its verticality and not least for its beauty. This mountain, considered one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, recalls the silhouette of "horn" Matterhorn. Like other mountains of Nepal, Ama Dablam is a great spiritual charge for local population....
Ama Dablam, Himalaya in Eastern Nepal - The most beautiful mountains in the world
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Pyrenees MountainsPyrenees are the most suitable place for a trip and once reached the top you will be delighted by the extraordinary sight. Pyrenees extend for 435 km and covers 55,400 km square and their maximum width is about 130 km. Pyrenees usually have a continuity of peaks divided into sections of West, Central and Eastern....
Pyrenees Mountains - Top places to visit in France
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Karst Mountains in YangshuoThese mountains are famous for their beauty. Located in southern China, in Guangxi, they can be best seen in Yangshuo, a small town near Guilin, a major city in Guangxi....
Karst Mountains in Yangshuo - Best destinations in the world
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