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Iceland 🇮🇸 is known as the land of fire🔥 and ice🧊 due to its contrasting geological features. It was founded more than 1,000 years ago during the settlement of Viking explorers. These explorers came from the Scandinavian countries. The Vikings ventured outside of Scandinavia to forge new trade routes in distant unknown lands🧭🗺️. Iceland was found by chance by Viking explorers when they were trying to get to the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴. The history of Iceland was written after the Viking Age✍🏼, so it is difficult to get an accurate picture of these early settlements. It is believed that the first permanent settlers on the island came from Norway 🇳🇴 . These settlers brought women and slaves, mostly from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and Ireland 🇮🇪. As a result, a significant portion of the population has Irish or Celtic roots🌱. Icelanders created ancient writings called sagas to preserve the oral stories from the northern countries📜. Iceland went through many stages before gaining its independence in the 19th century✊🏼. It was ruled by a aristocracy👸🏼🫅🏽 with power concentrated in a few prominent families, it was part of the Scandinavian Kalmar Union, it was hardly damaged by an eruption of one of its volcanoes🌋 that caused the death of a quarter of the population by starvation, and it was occupied by various nations during the First World War❤️🩹. Icelanders take great care to preserve their culture, traditions, folklore and language 🇮🇸🫂. Some Icelanders still believe in elves, trolls and other mythical creatures that date back to their beginnings🧙🏼🧝🏻♂️✨. #IcelandicCulture #CulturalHeritage #TimeTravel #LingoStar

Iceland 🇮🇸 is known as the land of fire🔥 and ice🧊 due to its contrasting geological features. It was founded more than 1,000 years ago during the settlement of Viking explorers. These explorers came from the Scandinavian countries. The Vikings ventured outside of Scandinavia to forge new trade routes in distant unknown lands🧭🗺️. Iceland was found by chance by Viking explorers when they were trying to get to the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴. The history of Iceland was written after the Viking Age✍🏼, so it is difficult to get an accurate picture of these early settlements. It is believed that the first permanent settlers on the island came from Norway 🇳🇴 . These settlers brought women and slaves, mostly from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and Ireland 🇮🇪. As a result, a significant portion of the population has Irish or Celtic roots🌱. Icelanders created ancient writings called sagas to preserve the oral stories from the northern countries📜. Iceland went through many stages before gaining its independence in the 19th century✊🏼. It was ruled by a aristocracy👸🏼🫅🏽 with power concentrated in a few prominent families, it was part of the Scandinavian Kalmar Union, it was hardly damaged by an eruption of one of its volcanoes🌋 that caused the death of a quarter of the population by starvation, and it was occupied by various nations during the First World War❤️🩹. Icelanders take great care to preserve their culture, traditions, folklore and language 🇮🇸🫂. Some Icelanders still believe in elves, trolls and other mythical creatures that date back to their beginnings🧙🏼🧝🏻♂️✨. #IcelandicCulture #CulturalHeritage #TimeTravel #LingoStar

🌊✨ Explore the Fascinating Myths and Legends of the Baltic Sea! ✨🌊 Immerse yourself in the magical world of tales and legends that surround the Baltic! From ancient myths to mysterious stories, what lies beneath the surface of these undulating waters may surprise you: The Legend of the Baltic Mermaid: 🧜♀️ Stories tell of a beautiful mermaid dwelling beneath the surface of the Baltic, enchanting sailors with her song. Is it true, or just a legendary tale? Perhaps you'll encounter her on your Baltic adventure! Mythical Islands and Lost Cities: 🏝️ The Baltic is home to many legendary islands and lost cities that are said to have sunk into the depths of the sea. Has anyone discovered the fabled Scandinavian Atlantis? Or are these enchanting tales merely folklore? Amber Treasures and Enchanted Ships: 💎⛵ The Baltic is renowned for its amber treasures, supposedly hidden at the bottom of its waters. But is there more? Do tales of enchanted ships and their hidden treasures have a basis in reality? Mysterious Natural Phenomena: 🌀 Have you heard of mysterious phenomena like the Baltic Bermuda Triangle? Does the Baltic hold more than just beautiful vistas? Get ready for an adventure full of mysteries and extraordinary tales – the Baltic Sea never ceases to amaze! 🗺️✨ #BalticMyths #LegendsOfTheBalticSea

Discover 10 interesting facts about Micronesia, known for its beautiful islands, rich marine life, ancient ruins, and diverse cultural traditions.

Aerial View of Portugal's Dramatic Atlantic Coast   The rugged cliffs along Portugal's Costa Vicentina, just north of Sagres, offer a breathtaking spectacle. These ancient formations, shaped during the Variscan orogeny approximately 370 to 290 million years ago, reveal intricate folds etched into the rock layers. From above, the layered strata tell a geological tale of time and pressure. The powerful waves of the Atlantic Ocean relentlessly crash against these cliffs, creating a harmonious dance of land and sea. Verdant vegetation crowns the precipices, a testament to nature's resilience. This awe-inspiring vista invites contemplation of Earth's ancient history and the forces that shaped our planet.  

Voronya Cave, the closest point to the center of the Earth. 𝗔𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 👉 Weird, Bizarre and Strange World Voronya Cave, also known as Krubera Cave, is the deepest cave in the world. The cave, Krubera-Voronya, is considered the “Everest of Caves”. The total length of the cave passages reaches 13,232 m, the depth is -2,197 m. It is located in Abkhazia (Georgia) near the Sea black The elevation difference between the cave entrance and its deepest explored point is 2,197 ± 20 meters (7,208 ± 66 feet). It became the deepest known cave in the world in 2001, when the expedition of the Ukrainian Speleological Association reached a depth of 1,710 m (5,610 feet), which surpassed the depth of the previously known deepest cave, Lamprechtsofen, in the Austrian Alps, by 80 meters (260 feet). In 2004, for the first time in the history of speleology, the expedition of the Ukrainian Speleological Association reached a depth of over 2,000 meters (6,600 feet) and explored the cave up to -2,080 m (-6,824 feet). The Ortobalagan Valley extends along the Berchil'sky anticliminal ridge, which descends gently northwestward. The entrances to the caves are lined along the anticlinial ridge, but the caves are controlled by longitudinal, transversal and oblique faults and include complex winding patterns in the plant view, remaining largely within and near the ridge area anti-clinical. Caves are predominantly a combination of shallow wells and steep snake passages, although in some places they cut seemingly ancient fossil passages at different levels. #beautiful #beautifuldestinations #cueva #bestvacations #travel #travelblogger #traveling #travelling #traveltheworld #lugaresconencanto #lugares #caves #monijovel #amazingplaces #everyone

Where do myths begin? In Romania, they’re not confined to dusty old tomes or fireside whispers; they stride alongside you in the crepuscular woods, where frost etches gnarled trees into the air’s brittle silence. Here, the past isn’t a memory—it’s a companion. The winding paths through frozen forests of the Carpathians feel like the marrow of a gothic tale, a stage set for encounters with spectral wolves, elusive bears, and the lingering sigh of something half-remembered yet wholly uncanny. This landscape is a testament to Romania’s duality—both feral and fabled. Forests like these, blanketed in snow and veiled in mist, cover nearly 27% of the country, making it one of Europe’s most densely forested realms. They are not mere wilderness but hallowed ground, alive with over 6,000 species of flora and fauna, including the largest population of wild wolves and bears on the continent. Step too far from the village hearth, and you might stumble into a world ruled not by maps but by folklore: strigoi, moroi, and the ghostly herds of long-forgotten shepherds. It’s not hard to see why Bram Stoker found his muse here. And yet, these paths invite you—not as a trespasser, but as a pilgrim. Wander long enough, and you might find a village where time sleeps, where chimney smoke twists like incantations into the chill air. There, stories are as tangible as bread on the table and shadows that flit like forgotten gods. Would you dare tread deeper, knowing each step could waken both ancient fears and awe-struck wonder? Video by cristinaitul.13 [Romanian Forests, Folklore, Mythical Trails, Carpathian Mountains, Frozen Woods, Wildlife Adventures, Wolves in Romania, Bear Tracking, Romanian Myths, Folklore Legends, Ethereal Landscapes, Bram Stoker’s Inspiration, Mysterious Villages, Winter Hiking, Enchanted Woods, Ghost Stories, Nature in Romania, Carpathian Tales, Ancient Rituals, Forgotten Lore] #romania #travel #carpathians #folklore #winterhike #mythical #wildlife #romaniannature #gothictales

The Arctic Henge in Raufarhöfn, Iceland : Located in one of Iceland’s most remote northern villages, the Arctic Henge is a colossal piece of stone construction that evokes neolithic monuments throughout the world. Started in 1996, the Arctic Henge project is a monument not only to the country’s Nordic roots, but also to some of the neo-pagan beliefs that have arisen in certain areas. The piece was inspired directly from the Eddic poem Völuspá (Prophecy of the Seeress), taking from it the concept of 72 dwarves who represent the seasons in the world of the poem, among other symbolic queues. In the Arctic Henge, 72 small blocks, each inscribed with a specific dwarven name will eventually circle four larger stone monuments, which in turn will surround a central balanced column of massive basalt blocks. Each aspect of the deliberate layout corresponds to some aspect of ancient Norse belief and when each piece of the monument is installed, visitors will be able to “capture the midnight sun” by viewing it through the various formations at different vantage points depending on the season. The monument is still a work in progress. When it is complete, the Arctic Henge could easily become the premier site for Paganism in the entire world, and millennia from now it might seem as mysterious as Stonehenge seems to us today.

Iceland is Troll Country "Habitually described as large and possessive—but sometimes kind and wise—the trolls of day and night occupy an immense portion of Icelandic folklore. Like elves, trolls become enraged when one does them harm, but one can expect to be richly rewarded when helping a troll in need. Although they are generally not considered as appealing as their elfin counterparts, legend proclaims that trolls are just as capable of extraordinary magical feats and are known to cast terrible spells and enchantments—but due to their low intelligence, humans can usually free themselves of their enchantments quite easily. Icelandic trolls live in rocky mountains, deep inside the uninhabitable Icelandic highlands. They are rumored to lure unsuspecting humans into their caves with spells, magic potions or simply by taking them captive. Since trolls are inclined to punish misbehaving children, troll stories often serve the purpose of keeping mischievous children at bay. Most trolls can only travel by night and will turn to stone as soon as they are hit by sunlight. Many magnificent Icelandic rock formations are said to be the petrified remnants of trolls who suffered the harsh fate of the sun and derive their names directly from such accounts, for example, West Iceland's Skessuhorn (Troll Woman's Peak) and Tröllaskarð (Troll's Pass) in North Iceland. According to legend, the three titanic rocks off the beach of Reynisfjara, are the petrified remains of careless trolls who were hit by the light of day while unsuccessfully trying to drag a three-masted ship to land; and the Hvítserkur cliff of the Vatnsnes Peninsula in northwest Iceland is said to be a troll that turned to stone after spending too much time tearing down the bells of the Þingeyraklaustur monastery. " - https://lnkd.in/eFCUrE2K Join us in exploring the natural beauty and Nordic mythology of Iceland in 2025/26! Contact me for more information on our destinations and itineraries. We look forward to welcoming you onboard! https://lnkd.in/e9-nVy5d

Christopher Columbus made a flawed calculation in estimating the circumference of earth. Historical records show Columbus embarked on his famous voyage across the Atlantic Ocean on August 3, 1492. How come he gravely underestimated the earth’s circumference in 1492 while Eratosthenes (c. 276–c. 194 BCE) from ancient Greece had remarkably accurate calculation for Earth’s circumference? (Some Background: From Europe Columbus reached America, while sailing towards the west, his goal was to reach east cost of India. He knew earth was round and wanted to find the new route to India from West of Europe.) This is because During Columbus's time, the works of the ancient Greek geographer Claudius Ptolemy were more widely known and influential than those of Eratosthenes. This is only now when we know, apparently, Eratosthenes was far more accurate on earth’s circumference then Ptolemy. Anyway, Columbus not with right calculation, made his Voyage. Did he have the best ship in the world to make such a daunting task? Not even close. The ship of contemporary Chinese admiral Zheng He, said to be almost 7 times larger than that of Columbus’ ship. Yet, Columbus made his historic voyage and discovered America. Which till his death he (might) thought it was India. His sheer courage and risk-taking appetite opened the door of a “New World” to Europe. The world is full of such examples, and we see them around a lot of time. Yet we procrastinate our actions waiting on right resources and most of time give up thinking that others are in better position. Next time if you are in to-be-not-to-be predicament, do remember actions taken with calculated risk are almost always rewarded.