Travel experiences, fascinating facts about countries around the world. Whether you're planning your next trip or just want to lose yourself in the wonders of the world, you'll find it here – and maybe discover a few places you haven't checked off your map yet. How many of these places have you visited so far?
Most countries differ from Coordinated Universal Time by whole hours, but not all of them. India is five and a half hours ahead, Nepal 5 hours 45 minutes, and you’ll find half-hour or quarter-hour time zones in several other places too, including Iran, Canada and Australia. We looked into how they came about, and where to keep an eye on them before a trip.
The UN has 193 members, yet many people talk about 195 countries, and others say even more. The gap comes from two observer states and a handful of places with disputed status. Taiwan and Kosovo, for example, have their own governments, currencies and borders, but neither is a member of the United Nations. We looked into why, and who recognizes them.
Look at a map of China's time zones and you won't find a single dividing line – just one solid color stretching across the entire country, even though the distance between its easternmost and westernmost points spans nearly five hours geographically. Behind this lies a political decision from 1949, one whose effects still shape when people in the country's east and west wake up and go to bed today.
On July 7, 2007, in Lisbon, the New Seven Wonders of the World were announced based on more than 100 million votes. Here's something most people don't know: the Pyramids of Giza, the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, weren't even among the candidates when the modern list was put together. We take a closer look at which seven sites made the cut – and why Egypt didn't.
Hungary joined the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in 1985, and since then a total of 8 sites have made it onto the list – seven cultural and one natural. In this article we go through each one: when they were inscribed, and what makes them unique.
If you asked which country has the most time zones, most people would guess Russia or the United States. The actual answer is France, and by a fair margin: it has 12, sometimes even 13, time zones, even though mainland France itself sits in just a single time zone.
One of the biggest highlights on the plateaus of Muránska Planina National Park is watching the curious ground squirrels, which often venture surprisingly close to people. If you're coming from Hungary, it's worth stopping at the Šomoška Basalt Organ along the way, where alongside the striking volcanic rock formation you might even come across a fire salamander.
The United States is made up of 50 states, and they can differ quite a bit in size, character, and even time zone. In this article we've put together all 50 states in alphabetical order, along with their abbreviation, capital, and the region they belong to – so you can see at a glance what's where in the country.
Sydney is the kind of city where you can spend a whole day just wandering around the harbour and never get bored. The white sails of the Opera House, the steel arch of the Harbour Bridge, and the water glittering between them look familiar from photos, but seeing it in person is a different thing. I walked through the main spots and put together what's actually worth seeing if you only have a few days here.
If you're looking for a destination where you can explore alpine peaks, turquoise rivers, charming cities, spectacular caves and the Adriatic coast within just a few days, Slovenia is an excellent choice. Despite its small size, the country offers an incredible variety of natural and cultural attractions, most of which are within easy driving distance of one another.
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Most international borders are relatively simple lines on a map. However, there are places around the world where history, royal marriages, land swaps, and colonial agreements have created truly astonishing boundaries. Here are a few places that every geography enthusiast should visit at least once.
Slovak Paradise (Slovenský raj) is one of the most unique national parks in Central Europe. If you enjoy wild gorges, wooden walkways above mountain streams and metal ladders attached to steep rock walls, this place deserves a spot on your bucket list. We spent a few days here, and after almost every hike we thought, "It can't get any better than this." Then the next trail proved us wrong.
Hidden among the Austrian Alps are two destinations that have become symbols of the country’s beauty and cultural heritage: Salzburg, the city of music and baroque architecture, and Hallstatt, one of the world’s most picturesque lakeside villages. Together, they offer the perfect combination of history, culture, mountains and breathtaking landscapes.
Many people are surprised to learn that Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands are all part of the same kingdom. Together, they form the Kingdom of Denmark, a sovereign state that stretches from Northern Europe deep into the Arctic.
If someone asked you which country shares the longest land border with France, you would probably guess Spain or Germany. Surprisingly, the correct answer is different.
Did you know some countries are smaller than a typical small town? We rounded up Europe's 5 smallest sovereign states – surprising facts, world heritage sites and travel tips.
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