9 Really Unusual Deserts

Kilometers of sand, rocks, sandbanks, and sceneries evoking lunar landscapes are all about a journey in a desert and are certainly, a unique adventure. All the deserts are not the same. Here are the most unusual deserts of the world. 1. A Desert With Lagoons - Lencois Maranhenses, BrasilAmazingly stretched in Brazil, it is almost impossible to believe that the desert where water has no word is full of lagoons. 2. The Painted Desert (Arizona) is an expanse of badland hills, flat-topped mesas and buttes. The landforms of the Painted Desert have been described as a multicolored layer cake. 3. The Carcross Desert (located outside Carcross village, Yukon) is affectionately known as the world's smallest desert. 4. Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. 5. The Black Desert is a region of volcano-shaped mountains with large quantities of small black stones. 6. 7. 8. 9.

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25 Creepiest Places On Earth Creepiness can be hard to define. Although the dictionary definition would be something along the lines of “annoyingly unpleasant” if you ask a hundred people you’ll most likely get a hundred different explanations. Keeping that in mind get ready to embark on a journey to some of the more spine tingling (or annoyingly unpleasant) corners of the globe. Also known as the Cave of the Stone Sepulcher, it’s like something straight out of Indiana Jones. After opening in the 70s this theme park was abruptly closed down supposedly due to a number of deaths on its rides and what was once intended to be the happiest place on Earth is now gradually being swallowed by the encroaching wilderness. Found near the village of Milton in Scotland, this bridge is the location of numerous suicides – over 600 to be exact. It was the year 1916 when a young German soldier was sent to this Berlin Hospital in order to recuperate from injuries sustained in World War I. Detroit is a land of contrast.

10 taboo tourist destinations (and how to visit them) North Korea (Photo: Wikipedia Commons) There are certain countries in this world that inspire thoughts of trepidation rather than tourist excitement. But don't cross them off your travel bucket list just yet, especially if you are an experienced traveler. Of course, before you go, check with the U.S. North Korea Why it's Taboo: The militaristic single-party state is highly insular and largely closed off to the rest of the world. Why it's Still Worth Going: Nick Bonner of Koryo Group (which has been running North Korea tours for almost 20 years) says, "By visiting North Korea and interacting as much as you can, you have a positive impact on engagement. How to Visit: Apply for a visa through the Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in Beijing. Myanmar (Photo: Thinkstock/Photodisc) Myanmar (Burma) Why it's Still Worth Going: From 2,500-year-old golden temples to the world's longest teak bridge, Myanmar offers endless interesting sightseeing opportunities. Cuba Iran Iraq Libya