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The top 25 places to visit in the USA

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This amazing planet we all share is home to countless vacation destinations that range from breathtakingly beautiful to incredibly intriguing and totally bizarre.

Since the United States is one of the largest countries in the world, one would expect it to have plenty of awesome places to visit.

And guess what? It does!

From sea to shining sea, from the Florida Keys to Alaska and the Hawaiian islands – and everywhere in between, there is natural beauty to behold most everywhere you look.

I invite you to check out 25 of the most popular of the bunch by watching the short video featured below.

Spoiler alert: You’ll see some absolutely gorgeous scenery.

Note: This video is best enjoyed at full screen. Simply click on the “square” icon in the lower-right corner of the video after it begins playing.

Time-lapse video: The awesome natural beauty of Scotland

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It’s no secret that the Scottish Highlands are home to some of the most spectacular scenery on planet Earth.

And as you probably know, I happen to be a huge fan of time-lapse videos that showcase the natural beauty of our world.

Therefore, you most likely won’t be shocked to learn that today I’ll be sharing a wonderful time-lapse video that showcases the incredible beauty of Scotland.  [Read more…]

Video: A time-lapse visit to the American ‘Desert Southwest’

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Virtually every region of the United States is home to areas of incredible natural beauty, and I really enjoy sharing them with you via these videos.

Today’s featured video showcases the stark beauty of the Desert Southwest.

If you’ have ever watched some of the classic old “westerns” that were filmed in the mid-to-late 1900s you’ll surely recognize some of the landscapes featured here.  [Read more…]

Video: Amazing images and facts about the planet Saturn

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As you well know, Earth isn’t the only planet in our solar system.

In fact, if you count Pluto (which some still do), there are at least nine of them.

While Earth might be the most beautiful planet when viewed from space, several of our planetary neighbors are quite beautiful in their own right.

The short video featured below showcases some pretty amazing photos of Saturn, the striking ringed gas giant that has inspired countless science fiction stories over the centuries.  [Read more…]

Video: The intriguing land of fire and ice

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It’s no secret that Iceland has some rather cold winters, and the summers can be pretty chilly as well.

But what many folks don’t realize is just how much natural beauty there is to see there.

Snow-capped mountains, massive glaciers, breathtaking waterfalls, steaming hot springs, herds of feral horses…

You’ll find all that and more on this wonderfully intriguing island.  [Read more…]