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Jericho, West Bank The ancient city of Jericho, located in the West Bank on the shores of the Dead Sea, is widely considered the oldest in the world. First settled by Neolithic hunter-gatherers, by 8000 BCE Tell es-Sultan—as it is also known—had grown to a sizable town enclosed by a stone wall. The wall would be rebuilt many times as successive civilizations rose and fell, providing an important window into the evolution of humanity’s earliest urban settlements. Damascus, Syria The ancient city of Damascus in Syria, a World Heritage Site, is one of the oldest in the world. Evidence of human settlement may date as far back as 10,000 BCE. Seated at the crossroads between Asia and Africa, Damascus rose to prominence as a trade centre around 3000 BCE. Despite receiving little precipitation, it has been called “the Pearl of the East” thanks to its lush vegetation, sustained by a com...

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Alberta A UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump in southern Alberta showcases the province’s diverse landscape—from plains to foothills to rocky peaks—and “preserves and interprets over 6,000 years of Plains Buffalo culture.” Tofino, British Columbia The small coastal community of Tofino is a popular summer destination for surfers, hikers, whale watchers, and anyone who loves wilderness. Set on the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations, Tofino offers the full B.C. experience: fresh seafood, gorgeous coastline, and funky West Coast culture. Canadian Rockies, B.C.-Alberta border Arguably the crown jewel of Canada, the ethereal Canadian Rockies straddle British Columbia and Alberta. Here the fog stretches through the snow-capped peaks as far as the eye can see. This captivating shot was taken from a helicopter by photographer Victor Liu, who described the scene as a “paradise.” Copper mine, British Columbia N...

Launched into orbit on April 24, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has given us incredible images like the ones in this gallery for the past 30 years. Out of this world In this image, Hubble has captured the center of galaxy IC 342, enveloped by a spectacularly bright core of hot gas and stars. Butterfly Nebula NGC 6302 is nicknamed the 'Butterfly Nebula' because of its insect-like appearance. It is one of the most iconic images taken by Hubble in its more than 30-year voyage through space. Flame Nebula Instead, in this photo we can admire the wonderful colors of the Flame Nebula, a diffuse nebula in the constellation of Orion, about 1,400 light-years from Earth. The Gemini constellation Hubble also scanned stardust in the Gemini constellation. At the center of the image is the light from a massive star, like a lighthouse penetrating the clouds of a thunderstorm. The cornerstones of creation The cornerstones of the creation of the Eagle Nebula, another incredible image from Hub...

The longest strands of artificial beard belong to Ram Singh Chauhan (India) They measured 2.14 m (7.02 feet), as verified on the set of The Record Show in Rome, Italy, on March 4, 2010 He started growing a mustache in 1970. Chauhan spends an hour everyday cleaning and combing his mustache. "I massage and oil it regularly and wash it every 10 days, which takes a lot of time "My wife helps me." Use a coconut-based hair oil

American Samoa As the only American national park in the southern hemisphere, there’s really nothing quite like the National Park of American Samoa, which spans three islands (Tutuila, Ofu, and Ta‘ū). It’s the only place in the country where you can immerse yourself in a 3,000-year-old Polynesian culture and enjoy pristine beaches and lush rainforests. Acadia The best time to see this 40,000-acre (162 sq. km) Maine recreation area just outside of Bar Harbor is in October, after the summer crowds have died down but before it gets too cold. Best of all, you’ll be just in time to see the colourful fall foliage. Arches Of the two thousand or so natural sandstone arches that make up this stunning national park in eastern Utah, the most famous is the Delicate Arch, which stands 52 feet (16 m) tall and can be found on the state’s licence plate. Arches welcomes more than 1.5 million visitors each year. Adirondack Park Though technically not a national park, Adirondack is the largest protected ...

Transfagarasan, Romania The road is nicknamed "Ceauşescu's Madness," 152 km of curves winding through landscapes both arid and verdant, through tunnels, viaducts and hairpin bends that give great rhythm to driving. Furka Pass, Switzerland The road is in excellent condition and reaches 2436 meters in what is the highest pass in Switzerland. Route Napoleon, France The historical burden of this 325-kilometer-long route can be felt very early on, already among the first curves over the Provencal alps. Napoleon traveled these roads to Paris after his exile on Elba, determined to regain his throne as emperor. Romantische Strasse, Germany The "Romantic Road" was created in 1950 on the premise of bringing together the various scenic cues offered by the lands between Würzburg and Füssen. Desfiladero de la Hermida 21 kilometers, the road through the Desfiladero de la Hermida gives a very intense experience indeed. Atlanterhavsveien, Norway The "Atlantic Road" is...