On a platform filled with glamorous travel images from across the globe, Australian artist Damien Rudd’s account @sadtopographies contributes quite the opposite. Continue reading
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The Remarkable Story of St Kilda’s Residents
Photo credit: Colin Campbell/Flickr
The remote archipelago of St Kilda, off the west coast of the Scottish mainland, is truly an isolated place. Located some 64 km west of the Outer Hebrides, it is the most remote part of the British Isles. Continue reading
Colors of Fall in Denmark and Sweden
In Scandinavia, Autumn is the sign of a long winter during which the Sun will appear too rarely but it is also a season of superb lights and natural phenomenons. Here is a glimpse of the rendering in a video titled COLORS OF FALL, directed by Adrien Mauduit.
Jacobite Steam Train: Crossing Scotland All The Way To Hogwarts
Everybody, who has seen the Harry Potter movies remembers the legendary Hogwarts train, that leaves from Platform 9 ¾. Although its real name is the Jacobite Steam Train, the Scotland route is known as the Hogwarts train. The beautiful film scenery, though, is real. Continue reading
Incredible Aerial Video of Norway
German filmmaker David Schmelz and travel lover shares his trip memories. Remote villages, snowy peaks and extraordinary lights, this short film clearly celebrate Norway enchantment. In the same way, another video shows off the incredible and mysterious Northern Lights.
Hofskirkja Church: The Only Church Left With a Grass Rooftop
Rooftop gardens are definitely some of the best relaxation spots that are easily accessible for anybody. When it comes to Iceland, this tradition appeared way back in the 18th century. It was a measure of protection from the difficult climate conditions. However, the Hofskirkja Church is the last grass roof church standing in Iceland. Continue reading
Boulder Field of Hickory Run State Park
Hickory Run State Park, located in northern Carbon County, on the Pocono Plateau of northeastern Pennsylvania, is home to one of the most striking geological feature in the state. It’s a huge bed of rocks measuring approximately 400 feet by 1,800 feet and at least 12 feet deep Continue reading