European birds travel vast distances from Europe both throughout Africa and across the Atlantic Ocean throughout the year in search of food.
Djibouti Military Bases: A multi-country presence in a strategic location
Because of its strategic location for commerce, Djibouti has attracted the eyes of foreign military powers keen on protecting their nation’s interests – US, France, Japan and China all have significant permanent military bases in the small African country.
Lake Balkhash: 50% fresh, 50% salty, 100% unique
Kazakhstan, one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world, is home to Lake Balkhash which is half freshwater and half saltwater.
Faroe Islands Tunnels: Underwater tunnels connect isolated chain
The Faroe Islands have a very well-developed road infrastructure with a series of underwater tunnels connecting the islands with major communities
Backbone Trail: 68-mile hike from the middle of a 10 million-person city
Starting from the Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, the Backbone Trail stretches just under 68 miles throughout the Santa Monica Mountains through 6 state parks, national recreation areas and preserves.
Alaska Marine Highway System: A highway system…for boats
Alaska is connected to the “lower 48” not through roads, but through the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS)
Nahwa & Madha Enclaves: A country in a country in a country
We are in the northern regions of both the UAE and Oman and charting a very peculiar border phenomenon – enclaves