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Dubai, the City of a Thousand and One Views!

It is located southeast of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula, and is one of seven emirates that make up the country.

"Presence in Hormuz": an Architectural Pearl

Hormuz Island is a tiny Iranian island in the Persian Gulf. It's only 16.2 square miles (42 square kilometers). The island itself has a beautifully diversified terrain, with many different colors and textures of sand.

This Island in Iran Looks Like Mars

It is a tiny island in the Persian Gulf that has weather so dry, it looks like Mars. The temperatures in the summer can be unbearable and the heat is merciless. The best time to visit is in the winter, to escape the horrid snow to a warm beachy paradise.

The Art of Sand: 15 Breathtaking Sculptures

They're elaborate, detailed works of art that celebrate the beauty and spirit of the Gulf Coast. As the founder of Sand Castle University , she doesn’t just create; she also teaches others the magic of sculpting.

Ever Wondered How Hurricanes Are Named?

Hurricane Harvey , hurricane Sandy, hurricane Dorian and hurricane Laura, the latest storm to hit the Southern states and the Gulf Coast. All these names probably sound familiar. Despite their destructive nature hurricane names almost sound cutesy.

20 Stunning Displays of Mother Nature's Fury

States source 13) A Storm is Brewing Over the Skies of Hong Kong source 14) 2009 Supercell Thunderstorm in York, Nebraska source 15) Waterspout in the Balearic Islands of Spain source 16) Lavender Wall Clouds in South Dakota source 17) Lightning Blitz in Zirje, Slovenia source 18) Lightning over the Gulf

Let Your Eyes Swim With Whales and Dolphins...

Humpback whales captured in the Gulf of California. 3. Dolphins attack a ball of blue jack mackerel. 4. Sperm whales in the Atlantic. 5. A moment in time: A dolphin leaps out of the sea. 6. This shot gives a glimpse of the sheer size of a whale. 7.

The Raw Power of Pure Destruction. Wow.

Hurricane Andrew 1992 Blown over wind turbine in Wyoming Brazilian Private Yacht Wrecked in Icy Antarctic Waters A submerged statue of the Hindu Lord Shiva amid the flood waters of the river Ganges, June 17, 2013 A McDonalds Restaurant on US 90 in Biloxi, Mississippi, which sits across the road from the Gulf

Panama is a Tourism Destination to Match Any Other...

Gulf of Chiriqui The Gulf of Chiriqui also lies along Panama’s Pacific coast, and is home to one of the largest coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean. Further inland, you’ll find lush mangrove forests. There are also plenty of unspoiled beaches for you to lap up the sun on.

30 Incredible Infinity Pools!

The Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites Greece. Built into a rock face, Villa Amanzi is a beautiful private residence in Phuket, Thailand. Hilton Hotel in Pattaya, Thailand Infinity for two, for an unbelievable view - Jade Mountain Resort, Island of St. Lucia.

Come Enjoy an Innovative Type of Underwater Photography

Harp Seal Pup, Gulf of St Lawrence, Canada, 2011. Grounded Iceberg, Blanley Bay, Devon Island, Nunavut, Canada, 2018.

Stunning Moments of Animal Migration That Left Me in Awe...

a Self-Portrait Along the Yucatán Peninsula source 22) Monarch Butterflies Clouding the Skies of Mexico source 23) Walruses Migrating the Freezing Arctic Oceans of Svalbard source 24) A Close-Up View of the Stunning Monarch Butterflies of Mexico source 25) A Flock of White Ibis Heading Towards the Gulf

Cambodia Is an Asian Stunner That's Begging to Be Visited

Kampot Kampot is more well-known for the unique variety of pepper that grows there than anything else, in spite of its location close to the Gulf of Thailand. Nevertheless, its popularity as a tourist destination is growing with each passing year.

Astrophotography: The Perfect Blend of Art and Science

“Beautiful Persian Gulf Nights” by Mohammad Sadegh Hayati (Iran) 7. "Stokksnes Aurora” by Ben Bush (UK) [related_articles] 8. “M16” by Alexios Theodorov (Russia) Related: 17 Beautiful Astronomical Photographs 9. “39% Crescent Moon” by Richard Addis (UK) 10. 

18 Gorgeous Fish You've Got to See!

This fish is found in various parts of the world near the shores of the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aqaba. 4.

Beauty Can Be Found In Anything - 18 Fascinating Photos

Bioluminescent Phytoplankton is a type of glowing plankton (photo taken in the Persian Gulf) Image Source: Instagram 5. An albino peacock in Malaysia Image Source: Reddit 6. Sendai Daikannon is one of the tallest statues in the world. It is located in Sendai, Japan. Image Source: Instagram 7.

20 Incredible Photos from National Geographic Photographers

Captured in the Gulf Stream Current Florida. Photographer: Suzan Meldonian A colossal Cumulonimbus flashes over the Pacific Ocean. Captured at 37,000 feet. Photographer: Santiago Borja A person takes a closer look at the lava on the French island of Reunion.

A Rarely Seen View of Major Cities, From an Unexpected Angle

The Vittoria Light, overlooking the Gulf of Trieste as a storm approaches at sunset. “The first job is finding somewhere out of the way to launch from; then you’re at the mercy of the weather. Dramatic skies are great, but it can’t be raining or windy. There was a lot of waiting around.”