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World’s Most Famous Metal Detector Discoveries
Mound Key: Island of Indians, Pirates, Cults, and Goats
The Most Amazing Ancient Greek Ruins to Explore in Greece
The Fascinating World of Shipwreck Diving in New Zealand
The Fascinating World of Shipwreck Diving in New Zealand
Sunken ships tell stories of brave journeys and often tragic tales. It’s a testament to the relentless power of the seas. With its extensive coastline and maritime history, there are several shipwrecks scattered around the New Zealand’s waters, providing plenty of fascinating diving experiences in places like Poor Knights Islands, the Bay of Islands, and the Marlborough Sounds. These sites offer not only the chance to explore sunken vessels but also to encounter a wealth of marine life.
read moreThe Most Amazing Ancient Greek Ruins to Explore in Greece
Greece’s natural beauty and diverse landscapes provide an abundance of thrilling activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you prefer land-based adventures or water-based pursuits, Greece has something to offer for every adventurer. But getting to do these outdoor activities among ancient ruins make Greece rather unique for outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Here are some of the most amazing ancient Greek ruins to explore in Greece.
read moreWorld’s Most Famous Metal Detector Discoveries
Let us take a look at some of the world’s most famous metal detector discoveries to date. Let these discoveries inspire you to find some treasure yourself.
read moreMound Key: Island of Indians, Pirates, Cults, and Goats
After the Spanish exploration years, Mound Key would become home to pirates, Cuban fisherman, early American pioneers, and even a religious utopian cult know as Koreshanity lead by Cyrus Teed. It would be the remaining members of this cult who would eventually give the land over to the State of Florida where it has become a Archaeological State Park
read more$16 for a 2 Carat Diamond?
A family visiting Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas has made a lucky find. The world’s only diamond producing site where the public can search and keep the gems they find costs a mere $8 entry fee.
read moreWhy I Hate Machu Picchu
The backdrop of Machu Picchu has become something like a “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign where tourists continue to take the monotonous iconic selfie in front of the long lost city which is now heavily dotted with the brightly colored clothing of tourists much like the lights on a Christmas tree. The whole Machu Picchu experience has sadly become no more authentic then shaking hands with Elvis in Sin City.
read moreMungo: A Journey into Australia’s Past
A place truly out of this world, so much so that it looks like the surface of the moon, Lake Mungo has acted like a time capsule allowing us to take a peek into Australia’s historic past. Staring out at the Walls of China section of Mungo National Park, its hard not to feel a sense of the nearly 2,000 generations of its native peoples that have called it home. The Walls take on incredibly beautiful colors at sunset so a drive out to the lookout at that time is highly recommended.
read moreAmber: The World’s Sappiest Discoveries
Amber, highly prized by humans for centuries and dreaded by insects for millions of years. Highly revered for centuries, amber is now serving valuable for another reason. It acts as a time capsule preserving life forms in incredible detail which existed hundreds of millions of years ago.
read moreBorneo : Highlights of an Untamed Island
Few places on earth can match the biodiversity and rugged beauty of Borneo. The third largest island in the world, Borneo is home to some extraordinary animals and plants that live in one of the oldest rainforests on earth. New species are continually being discovered in this magical place even today.
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