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Hidden Gems

The Desert That Only Blooms Every Few Years

The Desert That Only Blooms Every Few Years

It’s one of the driest places on Earth. Most years, it’s lifeless. And then—almost overnight—it explodes with color.

May 15, 2025
The Forgotten Prison Floating in the Ocean

The Forgotten Prison Floating in the Ocean

A fortress built to defend the coast - a prison left to rot.

May 11, 2025
The Eternal Flame That’s Been Burning for 1,000 Years

The Eternal Flame That’s Been Burning for 1,000 Years

In the hills just outside Baku, Azerbaijan, fire flows from the earth.

May 4, 2025
The Island That Speaks Its Own Whistling Language

The Island That Speaks Its Own Whistling Language

On a rugged island in the Atlantic, conversations ride the wind.

Apr 29, 2025

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