Channel Islands National Park is a big attraction in California. These islands are the pride of the Californians. They attract thousands of tourists from other states in the U.S. and also from the other side of the Gulf of Mexico. The archipelago comprises 8 islands located in the 700 km long California Bight. Out of the eight Channel Islands, 5 are located in the northern part of the 8 islands archipelago. Santa Barbara Channel is the divider […]

I am taking you to Kythera Island, Greece, but this time, far off from Athens. When you search the web for this island with the above spelling, you will notice a few more: Cythera Kithira Interesting Fact, Kythera was once a Spartan island. Location of Kythera: The island is located about 200 km south of Athens. You can see it at the southern tip of Peloponnese peninsula. Kythera Island is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. It is […]

Have you seen the Valley Of Blue Holes? Let us visit. This featured image is called a ‘blue hole’ that is also known as a ‘sink hole’, an amazing marine phenomenon. What is a Blue Hole? In marine geography, it is known as a ‘cave’’.   They occur wherever the sea bed is full of coral reefs, and limestone rocks. We know that caves are usually formed out of limestone rocks. Below is an example. Blue Holes differ […]