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Socotra Island or the Place that Seems to Be from Another Planet

Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · 2d

Ever wondered what a landscape from another world looks like? Discover #Socotra — an island in the Indian Ocean where bizarre flora, alien-like trees, and rare species make you question reality.
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Socotra is a place many people have never even heard of. But travelers who’ve visited this island say it was one of the most amazing trips of their lives. Here’s what makes Socotra unique and appea…

Morbihan and the Carnac Stones: Explore Brittany’s Mysterious History

Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · 16d

🗿 In Brittany’s Carnac, nearly 4,000 stones stand in mysterious rows—some 7,000 years old. Legend says they’re a Roman army turned to stone. Nearby, the Gulf of Morbihan blends islands, oysters & myth. #France #Travel

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In the quaint village of Carnac in Northern France, nearly 4,000 stones stand perfectly aligned in a field. Historians speculate that the stones have been standing for nearly 7,000 years. No one is…

Domus de Janas: Explore Ancient Fairy Houses in Sardinia

Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · 16d

🏺 In Sardinia, the Domus de Janas (“fairy houses”) are 5,000-year-old rock-cut tombs. Once believed to be homes of fairies, they hold ancient art, legends, and traces of early Christian frescoes. #Sardinia #History #Travel
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Over 5,000 years ago, the Ozieri people in what we now know as Sardinia carefully constructed stone burial chambers to ensure that members of their community faired well in the afterlife. To the mo…

The Cies Islands: Visit an Ecotourism Gem in Spain

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Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · 16d

🏝️ Off Spain’s coast, the Cíes Islands are a protected paradise once called the “Isle of the Gods.” With visitor limits, no hotels, and Praia de Rodas—one of the world’s best beaches—they’re nature at its purest. #Spain #Travel
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The ancient Romans were so struck by the beauty of the Cies Islands in the Galician region of Spain that they named the stunning archipelago the “Island of the Gods”. The pristine turqu…

Pragser Wildsee: Visit a Mystical Lake in the Heart of the Dolomites

Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · 16d

🌊 Hidden in the Dolomites, Pragser Wildsee (Lake Braies) glows emerald under misty peaks and legend says a queen still sails its waters by moonlight. Best enjoyed at dawn or dusk before the crowds. #Italy #Dolomites #Travel
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Italy is a country of countless natural and cultural wonders, but Pragser Wildsee—a jewel-toned alpine lake also known as Lago di Braies that is located in the Italian Dolomites—is unde…

Indigenous Heritage and the Grand Canyon

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Alex Cornici @alexcornici.bsky.social · 26d

I kept track of my spending during a Grand Canyon trip and the results surprised me. I shared the details.

Alex Cornici @alexcornici.bsky.social · 28d

What if I told you the Grand Canyon is more than just breathtaking views? Discover its rich Indigenous heritage and spiritual significance. #IndigenousVoices

The Grand Canyon’s story is also one of Indigenous resilience, where Hopi, Navajo, Havasupai, and Hualapai traditions remain central to its identity.

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Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · 27d

Want escape? The Wind River Range in #Wyoming is your answer. 13,000-foot peaks, glacier lakes, & that rare, sweet solitude. 🏔️ unusualplaces.org/wind-river-range/ #Travel

Wind River Range: Explore Wyoming’s Breathtaking Wilderness

The jagged peaks of the Teton Mountains, the ski slopes of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and the gurgling geothermal pools of Yellowstone tend to get all of the shine when people consider booking a…

Saxon Switzerland National Park: Visit Germany’s Rock Forest

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Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · Sep 7

🌲🇩🇪 Discover Saxon Switzerland National Park near Dresden, #Germany — a surreal landscape of sandstone spires, deep gorges & the iconic Bastei Bridge. A true hidden gem for hikers & dreamers alike.
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Germany is often celebrated for its lush forests, so it is fitting that one of Germany’s most beloved National Parks is often referred to as a “rock forest.” Saxon Switzerland Nat…

Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Quinta da Regaleira: Visit a Mystical Estate in Portugal

Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · Aug 26

Step into Sintra’s most mysterious estate—Quinta da Regaleira. 🌿 Secret tunnels, occult symbols & the famous Initiation Well await. Dare to explore?
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In the early 1900s, coffee and precious jewel merchant Carvalho Monteiro enlisted the help of Italian architect Luigi Manini to construct a mystical estate in Sintra, Portugal which featured ornate…

Explore the Legend of Paul Bunyan in Bemidji, Minnesota

Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · Aug 23

🌲 Discover the legendary Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox towering over Lake Bemidji—icons of logging folklore since 1937. A must-visit for lovers of quirky history and roadside wonder.
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In the late 19th century, logging was all the rage in the American Midwest. In order to amuse themselves and unwind after hours of backbreaking work, loggers began to circulate tales of a burly fic…

Explore Oregon’s Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway: The Famous Highway of Waterfalls

Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · Aug 23

From Toketee Falls to hidden hot springs, #Oregon “Highway of Waterfalls” is a journey you’ll never forget. 🌊🌲
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If waterfalls are one of your favorite things in this life, a drive on Oregon’s Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway is an absolute must. Known as the Highway of Waterfalls, The Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Bywa…

Bombay Beach: Visit California’s Bohemian Ghost Town

Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · Aug 17

Bombay Beach was once a star-studded resort on #California’s Salton Sea. Today, it’s a surreal ghost town turned open-air art gallery, home to the rogue Bombay Beach Biennale. 🎨🌵
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In the early 1900s, a dry lakebed in California steadily became a sprawling lake known as the Salton Sea due to an overtopped irrigation canal. By the mid-20th century, the Salton Sea was home to a…

Little Finland: Visit a Striking Hidden Gem in Nevada

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unusual Russia 🛸 🪆 🇷🇺 @curiousrussia.bsky.social · Aug 9

Shamanism is alive in Russia — from Khakassia & Buryatia to Yakutia, Tuva, Altai & Kamchatka. 🌿
See ancient drumming, blessings & spirit journeys still practiced today.

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#Russia #Shamanism #Travel #shamans

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Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · Aug 8

In Nevada’s Mojave Desert, Little Finland (aka Hobgoblin’s Garden) hides surreal red rock formations, ancient petroglyphs & a ghost town—like The Wave, but without the crowds. 🏜️ #Nevada #Travel #HiddenGems
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When most people think of Nevada, they think of bustling casinos, plush hotels, and fancy restaurants. The state of Nevada is also home to countless natural wonders that don’t get nearly as m…

Trona Pinnacles: Visit an Otherworldly Hidden Gem in California

Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · Aug 2

Ever wonder what it’s like to walk on Mars—without leaving Earth? 🌍🚀
#travel to #California Trona Pinnacles, a surreal desert landscape of spiky tufa towers that’s starred in Planet of the Apesand Battlestar Galactica.
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The spiky spires of the Trona Pinnacles in the Mojave Desert in California have often served as a stand-in for otherworldly locales such as Mars in popular films and TV series. Nearby Joshua Tree N…

Providence Canyon State Park: Explore Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon

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Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · Jul 31

🎨 #Georgia ’s “Little Grand Canyon” looks like Mother Nature got creative with a paintbrush! 🌄

Eroded clay cliffs, rainbow soil, and views that belong on another planet
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Though not nearly as famous as the “other Niagara,” Niagara falls, the iconic waterfall on the border of New York and the Canadian province of Ontario, Niagara Cave, located in the tiny southeaster…

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unusual Russia 🛸 🪆 🇷🇺 @curiousrussia.bsky.social · Jul 26

Ever heard of the 'Ural Stonehenge'? The Manpupuner Stone Pillars in Russia are fascinating natural rock formations, often compared to Stonehenge due to their imposing size and the legends surrounding them.
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Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · Jul 24

Discovered thanks to pigs 🐷 in 1924, Niagara Cave in #Minnesota hides a 60-ft underground waterfall, ancient fossils & even a wedding chapel—200 ft below ground! Solar-powered & unforgettable. 🌍💧
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Niagara Cave, Minnesota

The Man with the Fish – Georgetown’s Unofficial Landmark

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Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · Jul 14

In Georgetown #Guyana, there’s a statue locals call “the man with the fish.”

But he’s no fisherman — he’s Cuffy, the African hero who led a rebellion against Dutch colonizers in 1763

Tourists ask for the monument. Locals just say “fish guy”

History with a twist

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If you ever find yourself in Georgetown — the capital of Guyana, a country tucked away in South America — chances are, you’ll come across a statue of a man holding what appears to be a fish. Since …

Mount Shasta: Visit California’s Mystical Mountain

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Pinpoint Where App @pinpointwhereapp.bsky.social · Jul 9

Discovering Barcelona – Art, Architecture, Tapas

#Barcelona is an exciting city with lots to see and experience. This Catalonian jewel...(more)

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#travel #Spain #Catalonia #Art #Architecture #Tapas #SagradaDaFamilia #LaRambla #MontjuicCableCar #MagicFountainMontjuic

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Unusual Places @weirdplaces.bsky.social · Jul 9

🌄 Hidden in Northern #California, Mount Shasta isn’t just a stunning volcano — it’s a hotspot for UFO sightings, mystical legends, and spiritual seekers. ✨
Is it just a mountain… or something more?
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The state of California is home to plenty of mystical hotspots that are rumored to be hubs of paranormal activity, but few are as captivating and mysterious as Mount Shasta. Located in the Cascade …