From the Rocky Mountains to the Himalayas, our planet Earth is blessed with some of its longest and most amazing mountain ranges! They extend over thousands of kilometers and have been a great sign of scenic beauty too. Find out more about the longest mountain ranges in the world in the article … Read more
Here are some of the uncommon sports in the winter or in the snowy areas that you may be unfamiliar with (but might want to try): Curling Curling is an unusual sport which originated in the Old World. This sport, which consists of sweeping stones to reach the “eye” (target) of the … Read more
Log cabin homes are a familiar sight in the mountains and the highlands. However, there are some obscure but nevertheless interesting facts about these charming residences. We’ll touch upon a few of them below, and then recommend some handy books where you may find out more: Log Cabins Need Landscape to Complement … Read more
As long as there have been snow and the slopes, there’s been skiing — so needless to say, skiing is not really a new sport. The word “ski” is originated from the Old Norse word “skíð” which means “stick of wood” which is used for the sport. The oldest archaeological evidence suggests … Read more
Despite the presence of advanced means of transportation that can take us to several places which were originally inaccessible, there are places that remain isolated to man, including mountains. They aren’t crowded with a lot of people like most other tourist spots because of the amount of struggle required to reach them. … Read more
Europe is a beautiful continent and there are many things to see and do including visiting its ski resorts. Whether you’re schussing down the snowy slopes or savoring the cheese fondue of the Alps mountains, ski resorts there offer something for every ski enthusiasts of all skills. Here are some of the … Read more
If you love riding down the snowy slopes, then North America is the heaven for you – there are a lot of ski resort options there. The ski resorts in the United States and Canada have everything you need for your skiing holiday — from great powders to amazing scenery to marvelous après-ski … Read more
Everyone would love to “conquer the world” by climbing the highest mountains. However, few have successfully done it. For the not-so-sporty ones, they content themselves with just viewing and getting so awestruck at the mountains’ spectacular beauty and sheer majesty. Here we list the highest mountain on the planet (in no particular … Read more