Winter in Huangshan Mountains

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2023-12-11Huangshan, China
Winter in Huangshan Mountains
Happy International Mountain Day! In celebration of highlands, we're visiting the dramatic landscape of Huangshan—the Yellow Mountains—of eastern China's Anhui province. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Huangshan has been described as 'the loveliest mountain ...[阅读全文]

Last rays of sun on a group of dunes

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2023-12-10Sahara, Algeria
Last rays of sun on a group of dunes
The Sahara spans over 3 million square miles of North Africa, covering large parts of various countries including Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan, and Tunisia. Vast sand dunes, rocky plateaus, and occasional oases create a landscape like no other. Although it is the lar...[阅读全文]

Guanacos in Los Glaciares National Park

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2023-12-09Patagonia, Argentina
Guanacos in Los Glaciares National Park
Strap on your hiking boots because it's National Llama Day! December 9 is a designated day to appreciate these intelligent and trainable creatures. You'll need to visit the Andes Mountains to see their wild cousins, guanacos. Guanacos are believed to have originated in t...[阅读全文]

La Rocque Harbour

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2023-12-08St. Clement, Island of Jersey
La Rocque Harbour
Just off the coast of Normandy, France, lies Jersey, a British island with a Norse name. Found on the southeastern shore of the island is La Rocque Harbour, home to a white, sandy beach and an elevated walkway that stretches out into the water. The shoreline's granite ...[阅读全文]

The Globe of Science and Innovation building

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2023-12-06Meyrin, Switzerland
The Globe of Science and Innovation building
Computer science is a dynamically developing discipline that has revolutionized our lives within a few decades. For Computer Science Education Week, we celebrate information systems and their power to connect the world, 24 hours a day. Where better to mark the occasion tha...[阅读全文]

Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles

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2023-12-05Bavarian Alps, Germany
Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles
The Bavarian Alps, a mountain range in southern Germany, are home to these enchanting 19th-century castles, Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Neuschwanstein Castle, on the left of our homepage image, was commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Building work bega...[阅读全文]

Sandstone rock formations

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2023-12-03Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona
Sandstone rock formations
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona features sandstone rock formations, towering hoodoos, and surreal slot canyons. The monument, established in 2000, was named after the vibrant red hues that dominate this sandstone landscape. Once you get a permit to take part ...[阅读全文]

North Gate of Angkor Thom

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2023-12-02Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia
North Gate of Angkor Thom
Towering temples, moss-covered ruins, and enchanting forests can all be found in the ancient site of Angkor in Cambodia, once the center of the powerful Khmer Empire. Pictured on our homepage is the North Gate of Angkor Thom, the 'Great City' within Angkor, built in ...[阅读全文]