The now-uninhabited island of Spinalonga, also known as Kalydon, is located in the Elounda Gulf along Crete’s northeastern shore. During the 16th-century Venetian occupation, a defensive fortress was constructed here to protect Mirabello Bay. Today, visitors can explore the massive structure and the abandoned buildings that line its turreted walls, offering a glimpse into the island’s historical past.
Step inside the world’s largest glass greenhouse and into a perpetual spring at the Flower Dome, located in Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay. Spanning 2.9 acres (1.2 hectares), this conservatory […]
Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro (ZOOMAT) in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico, stands out by focusing on the rich biodiversity of Chiapas, the second most biodiverse state in the country. Unlike many […]
Inspired by the French resort of Les Arcs, Valle Nevado Ski Resort is nestled in the Andes near Santiago, Chile. Spanning nearly 7,000 acres (2,832 hectares) of skiable terrain, it […]
