4. True or false: The Serpent Mound is on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. False. The Serpent Mound was submitted in 2008 to be on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, but it is still on UNESCO’s tentative list. Learn More: Serpent Mound, Ohio: Inside the Archaeological Mystery ...
The Great Wall of China, built over 2,700 years ago, is an extensive military fortification system designed to protect ancient China from the invasions of northern ethnic minorities. It is recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the World and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO ...
Finally, “the haze” is a problem that occurs annually around June – November thanks to pollution from fires in Indonesia. The affect of this is variable – sometimes it is minor and won’t affect your travel. Other times, the pollution can be quite bad especially in areas like Singapore...
Sri Lanka, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, is renowned not only for its enchanting natural beauty and rich cultural heritage but also as a dynamic player in the global trade arena. Boasting a wide range of products that span from world-class spices to exquisite textiles and cutting-edge techn...
As an elementary school teacher with Apache tribal heritage, I believe we’re fortunate to live in a time when our nation is making sincere efforts to recognize and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the original inhabitants of this land—the indigenous peoples— who have called these shores...
Stations play a dual role as transport hubs and urban centres and many of them are urban landmarks that seek to reflect the local culture and heritage, while supporting urban expansion. Traffic volumes vary widely across stations and the size and cost of stations varies markedly with small stat...
Sunset in the Dolomites – which were recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is a time when a unique natural phenomenon known as Enrosadira occurs, turning the west-facing rock face flame-red in the dying rays of the sun. ...
Bwindi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Africa’s diverse ecosystems are interconnected in ways that highlight its extraordinary biodiversity, giving you a myriad of opportunities to select the right safari experience fo...
Today, climbers, locals and the Nepalese government are all working to protect the environment around Everest. In 1976, Everest and the surrounding area were designated as Sagarmatha National Park. In 1979, the area was made a Natural World Heritage Site. Currently, flora and fauna in the park...
There are the seven wonders of the medieval world and the modern world, as well as the seven wonders of the natural world and underwater world. But what about the original seven wonders of the world.