The Statue of Liberty is a magnificent neoclassical statue made of copper and of colossal proportions. Also known as ‘Liberty Enlightening the World’, the statue depicts the Roman goddess of liberty, Libertas. It is situated on Liberty Island in New York Harbour, in the city of New York, USA. It was presented as a gift […]
The Northern Lights, also known as polar auroras, are natural light displays observed in the skies over the Arctic and Antarctic regions, caused by the interaction between the Earth’s magnetic field and charged particles from the Sun. In northern latitudes, these displays are known as the Northern Lights or ‘Aurora Borealis’. In the southern latitudes, […]
Yellowstone National Park is located in the United States and is recognised as the world’s first national park. It was established by the 42nd United States Congress through the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act and was officially enacted by President Ulysses S. Grant on 1 March 1872. Yellowstone is situated at the junction of the […]
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls situated at the southern end of the Niagara Gorge, which straddles the border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the US state of New York. The largest of these three waterfalls is the Horseshoe Falls, which spans the international border between the two countries. The American […]
The ancient city of Chichen Itza is located in the municipality of Tinúm, in the state of Yucatán in eastern Mexico. ‘Chichen Itza’ means ‘at the mouth of the well where the wise men of the water live’ in the Maya language, and is divided into two parts: Old Chichen and Chichen Itza. Whilst the […]
The “New Seven Wonders of the World” were selected through a campaign launched in 2001 by the Switzerland-based New 7 Wonders Foundation. Following a public vote conducted via mobile phone and the internet, the most impressive structures chosen from around the world were announced on 7 July 2007. However, UNESCO did not officially recognise this […]
Punta Cana, situated in the heart of the Caribbean on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic, is a paradise-like destination where the sea, sun and nature blend seamlessly. This region leaves a lasting impression not only through the magic of its pristine white sands and turquoise waters, but also through its hidden beauties waiting […]