Precious Petra of Jordan
Designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985, the ancient city of Petra, Jordan, offers carved-rock architecture unlike any other, some of which may have been built back in the 5th century BCE.
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Catalonia’s spectacular gorge
In Catalonia, Spain, the River Noguera Ribagorçana passes through the Serra del Montsec mountain system, creating a beautiful hiking destination called Congost de Mont-Rebei. The gorge features 1640-foot walls of limestone with embedded pathways for visitors to take in the gorgeous scenic views.
Purnululu National Park
Around 350 million years ago, the sedimentary rock domes of the Bungle Bungle Range in Australia were formed. Their layering of orange and grey bands in beehive-like shapes make up a distinctive landscape in Purnululu National Park, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 2003.
Awe-inspiring landscapes
We thought you’d appreciated a weekday break by viewing this photo selection of serene places that beckon photographers, including six spectacular destinations in Arizona, Scotland, Colorado, Japan, Switzerland, and New Mexico.
Adventures in Antartica
Antarctica, the southernmost continent that spans 5.4 million square miles of icy terrain, contains incredible desolate landscapes and teeming wildlife. And a lucky few Flickr members have made the journey to this majestic destination …
Extreme photographer travels the world capturing death-defying acts
Climbing through harsh terrains, adjusting to inclement weather and witnessing death-defying acts may be hard for most people to stomach. But it’s all in a […]
Most alluring little-known places
“The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man.” — Author unknown Does your spirit need to be […]
Discovering the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands features extraordinary volcanic and coastal landscapes, including locations at Bodega La Geria and Timanfaya National Park. The Spanish archipelago that’s 62 miles […]
Hawaii’s forbidden ‘Stairway to Heaven’
What began as a rickety wood pathway to install antenna cables over a cliff in 1942 has become a hiker’s enigma often called the “Stairway […]
Rio Carnival: Samba school showdown
The neon colors, exuberant crowds, and grand processions — Rio’s world famous Sambadrome fills with carnival joy every year in March. Those in the sensually […]
Carnival festivities in Europe
Count on seeing eye-catching costumes and parades in photos every March on Flickr from Europe. Millions of revelers annually join festivals that precede the observance […]
Carnival of Venice 2014
Photos from the masquerade festival in Venice, Italy, featuring the extravagant outfits and masks of revelers. Venetians have celebrated the traditional event annually since its […]