The Mossy Lava Fields of Iceland

Moss is a common plant in Iceland. It grows abundantly in the mountainous region and is a special characteristic of Iceland’s lava fields. One of the most spectacular moss blanket is located on the southern coast of Iceland, over the Eldraun Lava Field.

Nasreddin Hodja: The Famous Folk Character

You may have not heard of Nasreddin Hodja, but in the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of Europe, Nasreddin Hodja is a famous folk character.

Birds of Prey: Fine Art Photography

Zack Seckler (previously featured) is a superb talented aerial photographer who was born in Boston, and studied psychology at Syracuse University.

Can You Guess What This Green Stuff Is?

Here’s a hint: you may want to put on a bathing suit.Photo: Manjunath Kiran/AFP/Getty Images

India’s Bellandur Lake, the largest lake in Bangalore, has seen its eco-system devolve in recent years.

Thilafushi: Maldives’s Garbage Island

What does an island with not a speck of land to spare do to get rid of hundreds of tons of garbage generated each day by its one million yearly tourists and nearly four hundred thousand permanent residents?

World Pastry Cup Images

France

The World Pastry Cup is a 10-hour competition with six events and a pre-selected theme. 22 countries participated in Lyon to win the prestigious award.

The Most Famous Tree in Hawaii

The Banyan Tree (Ficus Benghalensis) of Lahaina, Maui is probably the most famous Banyan Tree of the Hawaiian Islands. The tree is located on the Front Street between Hotel Street and Canal Street. The banyan fig is originally from India and was planted in April, 1873