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Sahara Desert 🏜 Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert on the earth. It occupies an enormous area of the North African continent and cuts through such countries as Algeria, Egypt, Libya, and Sudan .  The first thing that I heard about the Sahara in school was that I thought it was just an inexhaustible pool of sand. But it is much more than that. Yes, it has beautiful sand dunes of golden color resembling waves in the sea. However, there are also rocky mountains, dry valleys , as well as small regions with vegetation known as oases of the Sahara.  The oases are also very significant as they supply water in the center of the dry land. Daytime in Sahara Desert is extremely hot but nights may be quite cold. Rain is very rare.  Owing to this fact, only a few plants and animals are able to survive there.  An example of this is the camel which is referred to as the ships of the desert due to its ability to cover long distances with little water. The Sahara was not as dr...

Kolli Hills Have you ever heard anyone say Kolle Kills and never understood what they were talking about? The title is dramatic, even frightening.  However, talking deeper, you will find something really beautiful. Kolli Hills is not a matter of danger. It is regarding nature, history, mystery, and mountain idyllic life. In this article we shall discuss the actual account of Kolli Hills, its history, its legends, the reason why it is a favorite tourist destination of many people in India.  I will describe it all in easy and simple English just as I am talking to you like a friend. Where Are Kolli Hills? Kolli Hills is a minor mountain chain of the namakkal district of tamil nadu, india. It is a part of eastern ghats.  Hills have an altitude of 1,000-1,300 above sea level , and this fact implies that the climate is cool and pleasant most of the year. When you are going up to take a ride on Salem or Namakkal, there are 70 sharp hairpin bends on your way to the top. Yes, 70...

Trans Siberian Railway Have you ever dreamed to be sitting in the train days and to see forests, mountains, rivers, and small villages go by your window? Then the Trans-Siberian Railway may become the dream come true.  It is not just a railway line. It is a ride through time, culture and nature in a long, memorable ride. In this paper I will tell you all about the Trans-Siberian Railway in such easy and understandable terms. Imagine that it is a friendly conversation where we discover among ourselves one of the most known railways in the world. Trans-Siberian Railway: Trans-Siberian Rail is the longest railway in the world. It links the Russian capital Moscow with the city of Vladivostok close to the Pacific Ocean. It has a total length of about 9,289 kilometers (about 5,772 miles).      To get you an idea, the journey takes approximately seven days in case you do not stop. Yes, one full week on a train! The railroad goes through eight time zones and it...

National Highway 44 Whenever individuals discuss the long distance in India, the same road will always be mentioned in the discussion National Highway 44 (NH 44). This highway is not merely a piece of asphalt that unites the places.  It is a vein of life, that unites cultures, climates, languages, food habits, and millions of other mundane histories. There was my first major trip on NH44. This began early in the morning; a cup of road tea, and the rattle of trucks getting their engines started.  The landscape continued to vary as the hours went by, dry plains became green fields, bustling towns gradually fell into small peaceful villages. And that is the magic about National Highway 44. We can take a tour of this marvelous highway, new and easy. What Is NH 44? The longest national highway in India is the National Highway 44. It has a length of approximately (3,745 - 4,112 km) kilometers which stretches almost parallel to the North to the South of the country. NH 44 be...

Lakshadweep  🌴 When individuals discuss about beach destinations in India, Goa and Kerala are the first ones that come to mind. Then when you have heard about Lakshadweep, it lingers insidiously in your memory.  I can still recall how one of my friends showed me pictures of Lakshadweep.  The water was unnatural as though someone added the color settings. That was the point where I felt like asking questions, and potentially, it is the beginning of this journey of many individuals. Lakshadweep consists of small groups of islands in the Arabian Sea. It is quiet, serene and free of urban distractions.  In this paper, I shall take you around the most popular Lakshadweep Islands, in a very down-to-earth and familiar manner.  Imagine it is a conversation between two friendly people, not a book about traveling. Why Lakshadweep Is Becoming So Popular: Lakshadweep is unique in the sense that it has the feeling of being untouched. Roads are not crowded, there a...