The Global Peace Index (GPI) measures peace according to 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators such as terrorism impact, perception of criminality, and political instability. In 2016 the Institute for Economics and Peace measured the safety and peacefulness of 163 countries. The research shows a growing global inequality in peace. The most peaceful countries are further improving while the least … Read more
UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and serves as a United Nations specialized agency. The World Heritage Site is a landmark recognized both by the UN and UNESCO and represents a site that is unique and has a cultural, historical, natural, and other significance. At the moment, there are 1052 sites … Read more
Volcanoes are one of the most devastating and dangerous natural forces. Most volcanoes are 10,000 to 100,000 years old, and according to scientists, there are 1,500 active volcanoes around the world today. Alone in the US, there are about 169 volcanoes that scientists consider active; most of them can be found in Alaska. A volcano … Read more
One of the best experiences that travelling offers is admiring the different architecture you can see all around the world. No matter where we go, there will always be something unique to that place that can not be seen somewhere else. But, some of these places have a thing in common: colors. Bright and bold, … Read more
Yes, sometimes the best things in the world aren’t free, in fact, they are very expensive. Those who constantly travel will know what we’re talking about. Visiting new countries is one of the most exciting things one can do. All the new places to be seen, new people to meet, and all the new flavors … Read more
Looking for a new holiday destination for this summer? Have you just returned from your Christmas vacation but can not wait to pack your luggage again? Either way, one can not start planning early enough. The sooner, the better! It is a great feeling to look forward excitedly to your vacation, even if it is … Read more
Iceland, a country rich with roaring volcanoes, monolithic glaciers, icy mountains, and deep fjords, has become a mecca for adventurers and photographers looking to capture the raw, mystical power of its natural northern beauty. Its small population of roughly 325,000 means that the majority of its natural wonder remains nearly or completely untouched, allowing travelers … Read more
Everyone loves the country he is born in, but that doesn’t mean that there are no better places to live in the world. Given the economic and political factors and the crime level, below you can find a list of the 10 most peaceful countries in the world. These places are ideal if you want … Read more
Hey there travel lovers! It is amazing how traveling has an enlightening effect on us, don’t you think? The moment of getting out of the routine of your life and visiting new places, meeting new people, getting to know new cultures – all that is an experience that many would trade for nothing else! Whether … Read more
The amazing Northern Lights, officially known in the Northern hemisphere as Aurora Borealis, are natural phenomena that feature amazing colored light displays over the Earth. Although they look calm, the Northern Lights are produced by millions of explosions of magnetic energy. In 1621, a French scientist, Pierre Gassendi, saw the lights in the north and … Read more