Trip Trivia

What (and Where) Is the Dead Sea?

This fascinating body of water has attracted humans for centuries, which leaves us wondering — what exactly is the Dead Sea and why is it so salty?...

Geography

7 Saltiest Bodies of Water in the World

Contrary to popular belief, salt water isn’t found only in the world’s seas. Discover the seven saltiest bodies of water on Earth and which small, extremely salty pond tops the list...

Geography

Why Can't You Drive Between North and South America?

You can embark on cross-continental road trips across the world. But even though North and South America are one continuous landmass, it's impossible to drive uninterrupted between the two continents because of a curious natural wilderness known as the Darién...

United States Geography

19 Fascinating Places in the U.S. You Never Knew Existed

You likely haven’t visited any of these unique destinations on the map. Here are 19 fascinating places in the U.S. you probably never knew existed...

Geography Nature

What (and Where) Are Salt Flats?

Did you know that satellites, car racing, flamingos, movie sets, and salt flats all have something in common? These four salt flats are more than just salt...

Geography

What (and Where) Are the Great Plains?

If you’re looking to explore the midwest, here’s what you need to know about the region of North America known as the Great Plains...

Geography

What (and Where) Is the Arctic Circle?

It's one of the most extreme regions in the world in terms of location and climate. Here are some interesting facts about the Arctic Circle...

Geography

What (and Where) Is Death Valley?

Death Valley is one of the most bizarre, unique, and extreme places in the world. But what exactly is Death Valley and where can you find it?...

Geography

What (and Where) Are the Alps?

The Alps are the most predominant mountain range in western Europe. Exactly what and where are the Alps? Here's what you need to know about these mountains...

Geography

Fascinating Places You Can Explore on Google Earth

You can view the world from the comfort of your own couch. Here are some interesting places you can explore on Google Earth...

Geography

How Do the Bizarre Sailing Stones of Death Valley Move?

This phenomenon in Death Valley has left researchers puzzled, but geologists have finally solved the mystery. Here’s how the bizarre sailing stones move...

Geography

Geography Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Know the Answers To

Locating a particular country on a map can be challenging enough (do you know where Paraguay is?). But do you know how to distinguish one geographical feature from another? Can you articulate the precise difference between a jungle and a forest, a pond...

Geography

What Are Sand Dunes and How do They Form?

Have you ever stopped to think about how sand dunes are formed? What exactly are sand dunes anyway?...

United States Geography

What (and Where) Is New England?

If you head to the northeastern U.S., you’ll find yourself in the region of states referred to as New England. But exactly what (and where) is New England?...

Geography Culture

What Is the Difference Between Holland and The Netherlands?

Sometimes, The Netherlands is referred to as Holland. So, what is the difference between Holland and The Netherlands?...

Geography Nature

What Are “Ice Volcanoes”?

An "ice volcano" sounds like an oxymoron. While it may sound strange, the world is a peculiar place. So, what are ice volcanoes and how are they formed?...

Geography

What (and Where) Are Canada’s Three Territories?

We know there are questions around travel amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read our note here Like many other countries in North America, Canada is separated into different regions. The United States and Mexico call their regions “states,” while Canada uses the term “provinces.”...

Geography

U.S. Town Names You’ve Been Mispronouncing

We know there are questions around travel amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read our note here The United States is famous for being the world’s melting pot. With so many cultures occupying the same space, it’s no wonder that there are so many hard-to-pronounce...

Geography

What (and Where) Is the Horn of Africa?

We know there are questions around travel amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read our note here If you look at the shape of Africa, there’s a small outcropping on the eastern part of the continent that forms the Gulf of Aden and connects...

Geography

What (And Where) Are the British Isles?

We know there are questions around travel amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read our note here Geographically, there’s hardly a more confusing region of the world than the islands located off the western coast of Europe. Are they called “Great Britain,” the "United Kingdom,”...