10 Cool Dead Sea Facts Where did the Dead Sea come from? The Dead Sea is part of the Great Rift Valley system which stretches from South Africa to Turkey. Some 25 million years ago plate tectonics caused the African Plate and Arabian Plate to diverge, creating the Great African Rift Valley. Tectonic plate movement continued…
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Please note that driving requires concentration. All tips for staying awake while driving should not take away from focusing on the road. Studies show that drowsiness substantially decreases reaction time, judgement skills and increases risk taking. Always pull over in a safe location if you are feeling drowsy. Change the station The radio can be…
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Hauntingly beautiful, the solitary Burmis Tree calls out to photographers around the world. Here on the eastern edge of Crowsnest Pass Alberta, the 700 year old timber stands as a cultural symbol of resilience. Every once in awhile you come across unique views that make you to pause and pull over the vehicle. The eye-catching,…
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The African wild dog is also known as the African hunting dog, African painted dog, Cape hunting dog and the painted wolf. Surely it must be confusing to the poor canine. Why one animal should have the burden of such a litany of titles seems unknown. Whatever name you like best, all of them fall…
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What do Barcelona and the Eiffel Tower have to do with each other? To answer this, one must go back in time. Gustave Eiffel prepares himself for a big presentation proposing his massive steel tower for the upcoming world fair. He’s confident his vision of a grandiose monument to mark the entrance of the exposition will…
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Gazing at the Japanese toilet features, my mind is a jumble of curiosity and confusion. Having arrived fresh off a cycling tour in southeast Asia, a squat toilet has been the usual restroom for three weeks. Now at the Tokyo airport, the Japanese toilets appear to require an entry level college course to operate. Even…
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Traveling to La Paz, Mexico, is a fantastic choice if you’re looking to experience a beautiful coastal city with a blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and outdoor adventures. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you plan your trip: Airport: The main airport serving La Paz is Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP). It’s…
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“You’re cycling South Africa? Madness!” “What is wrong with you people? Aren’t you worried about lions chasing you? Or being mugged? Can’t you two just doing something normal on occasion?” Such is the reaction to the news of our cycling tour in South Africa. Having begun our trip by swimming on the edge of Victoria…
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On postcards, guidebooks and decorating walls of Thai airports is the image of the Buddha head in tree roots. Countless times, even before we departed for Thailand, the fascinating image of the Buddha head embedded in a banyan tree would flash on my computer screen as I researched all things Thai. I could never decide…
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Bighorn sheep use their heads to butt each other in a behavior known as “rutting” or “ramming.” This behavior is primarily a way for males to establish dominance and compete for mating rights. The collisions can be incredibly powerful, with rams charging at each other and hitting heads with tremendous force. This head-butting, or “ramming,”…
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