Fingal’s Cave on the uninhabited Hebridean island of Staffa is one of Scotland’s most extraordinary geological wonders — a vast sea cave formed entirely from hexagonal basalt columns, whose natural acoustics produce an eerie cathedral-like resonance that inspired Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture and captivated writers from Sir Walter Scott to Jules Verne. Accessible only by boat […]
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Torre de Hércules – the oldest active lighthouse in the world | Spain Updated: May 30, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Torre de Hercules is an ancient Roman tower in Spain, which since its inception has served as a beacon. It is so far the oldest active lighthouse in the world. It is […]
Ritten Earth Pillars – natural pyramids in Italy Updated: December 25, 2020 | By Claire | More Just outside of the sleepy little village of Ritten which is located in the South Tyrol region of Italy, you will find some of the most amazing, naturally occurring pillars that can be dated back to more than […]
