Austria: The Graz Art Museum

 

The Graz Art Museum also referred to as Kunsthaus Graz is an art gallery and museum located in Graz, Austria. You might be wondering why a random gallery is such an amazing and interesting thing you must visit while in Austria. It is one of the coolest designed buildings. The design was created by Colin Fournier in 2003. The Graz Art Gallery is known mostly due to the arectiture and building design but you can also see some amazing examples of modern art. There are no permanent displays so each time you visit you are destined to find and see new art. I think that this is one of the main reasons it is a great secret destination in Austria.

Australia: Wave Rock

 

Wave Rock is a totally natural rock formation that also goes by the name of Katter Kich by the Noongar. The wall is roughly 110 m or 360 ft long plus being 15 m or 49 ft high it is a very unique and amazing rock formation that everyone should definitely see in their lifetime. It was a natural rock formations that was formed in august 21 1996. Some of the rock formation contains rock that was 2.63 million years old. This means that the rock in that formation was around when the dinosaurs were around.

Google Earth Link:

https://earth.google.com/web/@-32.4437816,118.8977037,318.10743945a,874.95141749d,35y,0h,45t,0r/data=ClcaVRJPCiUweDJhNDlmNzIzYWYxN2U0ZjU6MHg4ZDMzYWEzMDYzMjIxODU0GYVI4dXNOEDAIeI_OPpzuV1AKhRBdXN0cmFsaWE6IFdhdmUgUm9jaxgCIAEoAjInCiUKIwohMTZVNUdtQjZ4aVFqMHl5LTEzamthTWVJd1ZhXzVKcEd6

Armenia: Cascade Complex

 

The Cascade Complex is also known as the Yerevan Cascade is a giant staircase that is completely made out of limestone. There were three different architects that were responsible for this Armanian gem. Construction started on the Yerevan Cascade in 1971 but it was only partially completed in 1980. At the bottom of the Cascade is a garden with a beautiful fountain in the middle and numerous sculptures and art surrounding the garden area. The Cascade is connected to the Cafesjian Museum of Art. At the top of the Complex you can see some beautiful views of the city and the natural beauty of Armenia.

Google Earth Link:

https://earth.google.com/web/@40.1911065,44.5156219,1034.29906223a,784.24411229d,35y,0h,45t,0r/data=ClsaWRJTCiUweDQwNmFiZDIxOGMwNDk5Zjc6MHg1NDE2NWU4YjNkMGI1NGMzGcnGgy12GERAIfrM_uX_QUZAKhhBcm1lbmlhOiBDYXNjYWRlIENvbXBsZXgYAiABMicKJQojCiExNlU1R21CNnhpUWoweXktMTNqa2FNZUl3VmFfNUpwR3o

Argentina: Devil's Throat

 

Devil’s Throat  also known as Iguazu Falls is an amazing set of waterfalls. There are 275 different sets of waterfalls throughout the Devil’s Throat. It is right on the Argentina and Brazil border. Most of the Iguazu river is on the Brazil side while the falls are on the Argentine side. The falls were discovered all the way back in 1541 by  Conquistador Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca. There are countless ways to access the falls through boat, hikes, cars and walking but no matter where you see the falls it is guaranteed to be a spectacular and a once in a lifetime sight.

Google Earth Link: https://earth.google.com/web/@-25.69509475,-54.4367687,167.53994173a,940.77873019d,35y,0h,45t,0r/data=ClwaWhJUCiUweDk0ZjZlYTA5YTFmNjRlYzE6MHgzNDhhNjgwN2RlNzBhYzYzGeo_a378sTnAIWIilK3kN0vAKhlBcmdlbnRpbmE6IERldmlsJ3MgVGhyb2F0GAIgASgCMicKJQojCiExNlU1R21CNnhpUWoweXktMTNqa2FNZUl3VmFfNUpwR3o

Antigua: Devil's Bridge National Park

 Devil’s Bridge National Park is a National Park that was established in 2008. Devil’s Bridge National Park was formed because of wind surges. The wind surges occur because there is no land in between Devil’s Bridge and Europe. Devil’s Bridge National Park is known for the several natural blowholes that can be found all throughout Devil’s Bridge National Park. It is one of the most unique natural sites in the world with the numerous blowholes, nearby there are a lot of swimming spots that are sheltered by the Long Cove. It is one of the best places to take a photo within the country due to the unique angles and view that Devil’s Bridge offers. Antigua is an amazingly beautiful country with stunning beaches and views but Devil’s Bridge National Park topps them all in my opinion.

Google Earth Link:

https://earth.google.com/web/@17.1005038,-61.6784246,4.70387817a,1004.4809428d,35y,0h,45t,0r/data=CmgaZhJgCiUweDhjMTJiZTE1MGY1NTQyYmI6MHhiZmY2ZGEwMTg5ZmZhY2YzGawf9p26GTFAIaLmBp7W1k7AKiVBbnRpZ3VhOiBEZXZpbCdzIEJyaWRnZSBOYXRpb25hbCBQYXJrGAIgASgCMicKJQojCiExNlU1R21CNnhpUWoweXktMTNqa2FNZUl3VmFfNUpwR3o

Angola: Kalandula Falls

 Kalandula Falls is located in the Calendula, Malanje Providence of Angola. It is an amazing sight that 105 meters tall or 344 feet high and 400 meters or 1,400 feet wide. It is one of the largest waterfalls in all of Africa based on its volume. The Waterfalls are located on the Lucala River. The waterfalls are in a horseshoe shape with multiple falls. The falls have also been described as being the 2nd most powerful waterfall in all of Africa. The World Waterfall Database says “ Kalandula Falls is not a widely known or recognized waterfall, but it is undeniably a major waterfall and very well may end up being the second most powerful waterfall of the African continent.”

Google Earth Link:

https://earth.google.com/web/@-9.0739269,16.0010612,1040.29706021a,1041.75516707d,35y,0h,45t,0r/data=Cl4aXBJWCiUweDFhNGEzYTQ3Njg4NTQwYmY6MHg4OGUwZmRkYzMyNmI2ZGIwGd6WI7_ZJSLAIWVL-4tFADBAKhtBbmdvbGE6IFF1ZWRhcyBkZSBLYWxhbmR1bGEYAiABKAIyJwolCiMKITE2VTVHbUI2eGlRajB5eS0xM2prYU1lSXdWYV81SnBHeg

Andorra: The Nobility Of Time

 

The Nobility Of TIme is a sculpture created by Salvador Dali. It is a riverside monument made out of bronze. This sculpture is a perfect example of Dali’s work. It has a melted clock which is a classic in Dali’s work. There are also 2 different women on the bottom of the sculpture. The meaning of this particular sculpture is the metamorphosis of nature and time. Dali loved to express the concept of time in his works. The tree in the sculpture is to express that the tree is lifeless with no new leaves or roots to show a rebirth. I think that this sculpture being in Andorra is important because this Andorra is known for there mountains and nature but in the Andorra city there is a sculpture expressing that over time nature is going to become lifeless.

Google Earth Link:

https://earth.google.com/web/@42.508752,1.5294338,1019.94631295a,754.31515106d,35y,0h,45t,0r/data=Cm8abRJnCiQweDEyYTU4YWQwOGFlNWUyOWI6MHg2ZmY2ZDY4Y2E0NDU0NDIZJuMYyR5BRUAhIFqGk494-D8qLUFuZG9ycmE6IFRoZSBub2JpbGl0eSBvZiB0aW1lIC0gU2FsdmFkb3IgRGFsaRgCIAEoAjInCiUKIwohMTZVNUdtQjZ4aVFqMHl5LTEzamthTWVJd1ZhXzVKcEd6OgMKATE?authuser=1

Algeria: Tadrart Range

 

Tadrart Rouge is a mountain range in Algeria the meaning of Tadrart Rouge is “ red mountain” this is due to the color of the rocks and sand throughout the range. The Tadrart Rouge is known for there orange-red sand dunes and natural arches all throughout the region. There is also a lot of rock art that has been made and kept in the region. Experts believe that some of the rock was made at least 10,000 years ago. Some of the drawings include animals like elephants, antelope, flowers, horses and even camels. There are countless rock formations and arches throughout the region some even reach to be 1,398 m tall. The region is located in the southeastern part of Algeria, in the Algerian Desert. This mountain range is a great spot for pictures and kinda looks like a star wars movie set.

Google Earth Link:

https://earth.google.com/web/search/Ru%c4%9da+Tadrart%d8%8c+Djanet,+Algeria/@23.6721142,10.896877,1359.29725606a,5106.44915686d,35y,0h,45t,0r/data=CooBGmASWgolMHgxM2Q0YTE1MTlkYTM2OTA5OjB4ZWUzM2Q0YmI4N2RjMDJjZBkEKtKzD6w3QCG2EU92M8slQCofUnXEnWEgVGFkcmFydNiMIERqYW5ldCwgQWxnZXJpYRgCIAEiJgokCWRfYbNysDdAEUQLPZbGmjdAGUBxrtW48yVAIURUYNtcsiVAKAI

 

Albania: The Cave Of Pëllumbas

 

The Cave Of Pëllumbas is one of the great natural wonders of Albania. The cave is in central Albania in the Skorana Gorge. This cave is open to the public. This cave is very important in history and to paleontologists because human remains from around 10,000 to 400,000 years ago the paleontologists believe that humans were a part of the paleolithic time period. There were also remains of the now-extinct cave bear. Even though this cave is small only 10 to 15 m in width and 45 m vertical the importance it had on history and to science is huge.

Google Earth Link: https://earth.google.com/web/search/Shpella+e+P%c3%abllumbasit,+Albania/@41.2567669,19.9648672,493.67337192a,770.63130578d,35y,139.412869h,45t,0r/data=CooBGmASWgolMHgxMzUwNDgwOTIxOTQ0NDM5OjB4ZDc3MWUxNzUyZWVhYjVjYhn_GN-83aBEQCGs-2yJAfczQCofU2hwZWxsYSBlIFDDq2xsdW1iYXNpdCwgQWxiYW5pYRgCIAEiJgokCdyYl2egoURAERfjjDKunkRAGS1H9Ob-9zNAIafYyMkg8TNAMicKJQojCiExNlU1R21CNnhpUWoweXktMTNqa2FNZUl3VmFfNUpwR3o

Afghanistan: Minaret Of Jam

 

The Minaret Of Jam was built around the year 1190, it is made of completely baked bricks with a height of 65 meters. Due to the age of the structure, it has been under a real sense of danger due to the fact of the possibility of collapsing. It is believed to be built in the capital of the Ghurid Dynasty called Firozkoh. The Minaret Of Jam purpose was to show people where the capital city was located to travelers. The Minaret Of Jam is located in a remote location of the Shahrak District, Ghor Providence. If you are up for the challenge of finding The Minaret Of Jam just like the travelers back in the 12th century then I highly recommend The Minaret Of Jam.

Google Earth Link: https://earth.google.com/web/search/Minaret+of+Jam,+Afghanistan/@34.3964227,64.5158856,1874.87205951a,853.53006032d,35y,323.95849948h,45t,0r/data=CoYBGlwSVgolMHgzZjJmZmIyZjk4NTU1YzE3OjB4YTc4MjQ1Yjg2NWM5NzFiNhkt8qH6vTJBQCGMHglFBCFQQCobTWluYXJldCBvZiBKYW0sIEFmZ2hhbmlzdGFuGAIgASImCiQJ3au3VaNdM0AR3au3VaNdM8AZL-lViLAYSUAhLOlViLAYScA