Trip Trivia

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...

What (and Where) Are Trade Winds?

Trade winds have propelled commerce from when Columbus set sail to today's cargo voyages around the world. But exactly what (and where) are the trade winds?...

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?...

We know there are questions around travel amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read our note here Ski resorts would love it if it snowed every day and only fresh, natural powder was used to groom the slopes for the entire season, but Mother...

Underrated National Parks to Visit

Everyone loves to visit Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and the Great Smoky Mountains, but there are so many other places to explore than just those three popular national parks. Why not take a trip off the beaten path and check out...

What's the Difference Between a Forest and a Jungle?

Our planet is an amazing place. In addition to being the only planet (so far) to have life within our solar system, our environment is very diverse. Depending on where you’re located on the globe, you might live in a savannah, a...

Gorgeous Photos of Scandinavia’s Natural Landscapes

Scandinavia is a geographical term for the countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Officially, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark are the three countries of Scandinavia, but Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands are sometimes also considered Scandinavian countries due to their north Germanic heritage and language. Scandinavia is...

9 of the Biggest Caves on Earth

We know there are questions around travel amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read our note here It’s difficult to compile a definitive list of the world’s biggest caves, for a few reasons. Do you measure the largest cave system by the surface area...

What (and Where) Is a Deciduous Forest?

Deciduous forests are home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. So, what are they and where can you find them?...

What’s the Difference Between a Gulf and a Bay?

With so much liquid sloshing around our planet, people have invented many names to describe different bodies of water...

10 Extreme Locations You Can Drive to Yourself

There's something especially thrilling about taking adventure into your own hands...

What (and Where) is a Karst?

These unique natural wonders take many different shapes and sizes, and as a result, they form some of the most interesting landscapes in the world. ...

The Nile vs. The Amazon: Which River is the Longest?

The massive scale of both bodies of water makes precise measurements hard to define...

What Is El Niño?

This complex weather event is connected to ocean temperatures and its effects can be felt throughout the year...

Stunning Photos of Japan’s Natural Landscapes

From snow-covered mountains to beautiful lakes and beaches, with a little exploring, you can find landscapes that you will never forget...

What’s at the North Pole?

Will you really find Santa’s house? Or is it just a barren and frigid wasteland?...

What (and Where) Is a Tundra?

Tundra are some of the harshest, most unforgiving biomes on the planet. What are they and where can they be found?...

The Highest Peaks on Each Continent

You might not be able to reach the top of the world, but these peaks get you pretty close...

3 Unexpected Places to Watch Geysers Erupt

Iceland and Yellowstone National Park aren't the only places to see these impressive natural hot spots (pun intended)...

4 U.S. States You Didn’t Know Have a National Park

America's national parks include more than just grand canyons and towering redwoods...