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The Bewitching Beauty of Tea Plantations Around the World

Tea is made from the leaves of the Camelia sinensis plant, typically grown in plantations. While most people might not associate tea with any particular natural beauty, it is, in fact, the opposite!

Admire the Beauty of These Charming Tea Estates

Gorreana Tea Plantation, Portugal Located in São Miguel island in Portugal, the Gorreana Tea Plantation is Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm.

Will Bananas Go Extinct Soon (Again)?

Panama Disease, a type of fungal parasite deadly to many banana species wiped out the majority of banana plantations in the 1950’s, and by the 1960’s, the Gros Michel was nearly extinct.

Unbelievable: This Single Tree Can Bear 40 Kinds of Fruit

Sam Van Aken was touring New York’s largest plantation and wondered, as he looked at the immense property, if it were possible to grow several kinds of fruits on one tree.

Dare You Enter 7 of the USA's Most Haunted Houses?

Ferry Plantation House: Virginia Beach, Virginia It is said that there almost a dozen ghosts that lurk around the Ferry Plantation House at all times, including spirits of those who once died in a tragic ferry wreck.

The Rainbow Eucalyptus

In the pulpwood plantations of the Philippines it is the most common tree used for the production of pulpwood. It is a huge evergreen and can grow up to seventy five meters tall.

Around the World in 44 Frames!

Venice at sunset Eruption of the volcano Karimskii, Kamchatka Settlement with holiday homes in Geneva, Suisse Landfill near Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Rice plantation, Nepal Formations of salt in the Dead Sea, Israel Olive plantations, Andalusia Caravan in dunes, Mauritania Tractor at work on

Malaysia is Quite Possibly Asia's Most Beautiful Country

Tea Plantations The tea industry has been a part of development and trade in Malaysia for a long period of time. In the Cameron Highlands, you can go on a tour of the nation’s biggest tea company, walk through the plantation or taste some of the local teas at the smaller plantations in the area. 4.

35 Vineyards I'd Love to Have a Wine Tasting At...

A vineyard is a plantation of grape-bearing vines, grown mainly for wine making, but also raisins, table grapes and non-alcoholic grape juice. The science, practice and study of vineyard production is known as viticulture. 3.Trigny Vineyards – Champagne, France 4.

Discover the Unreal Beauty of Infinity Pools.

Munduk Moding Plantation Hotel - Bali . Alila Villas Uluwatu Hotel - Bali . Sambrian Hotel - Swiss Alps. Acuatico Beach Resort - Philippines . Golden Triangle Resort - Thailand. Racha Island Resort - Thailand. Wellness Clinic (spa retreat and medical clinic) - Spain .

Discover 9 Attractions in a Surprising Resort Town, Sochi

Dagomys Tea Plantation Thanks to its unique weather conditions, Sochi is known as the only place in Russia where tea is produced - and the Dagomys tea plantation is, in fact, the northernmost plantation in the world.

The World's Most Incredible Toy Train Journeys

Known affectionately as the "Toy Train," this narrow-gauge railway winds its way through verdant tea plantations, dense forests, and misty mountain slopes on its way from Siliguri to Darjeeling.

20 Jaw-Dropping Natural Landscapes That Grip Your Soul

Tea Plantation, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia 4. Spirit Island, Canada 5. Shotover River, New Zealand 6. Swiss Alps, Switzerland 7. Stone Forest, China 8. Gullfoss, Iceland 9. European Beech Trees of Mariemont, Belgium 10. Skyline Silhouette of Chicago 11. Geirangerfjord in Norway 12.

Take a Walk Through London's Colorful, Flowery Streets

A splash of colorful azaleas and rhododendrons bloom each May in Isabella Plantation, in the heart of Richmond Park. Source 6. A pretty place to sit down. A couple chat beneath the blossom trees in Greenwich Park, south-east London. Source 7. Blossoms fall by the pond in St James Park. Source 8.

Be Practical! List of Foods You DON’T Need to Buy Organic

The tropical fruit took the third position on the EWG list, but the environmental allegations against pineapple plantations weren't considered in the ranking, as it's a well-documented fact that pesticides used on pineapple plantations have an adverse environmental impact and are dangerous to the plantation

Welcome to the Tiny African Country You've Never Heard Of!

Roca Belo Monte During the time of the Atlantic slave trade, plantation owners used to live very comfortably in Sao Tome and Principe. Remnants of this forgotten life can be seen in various plantations houses that still stand today.

The Incredible Sights You Won't See Every Day...

George Washington’s teeth, on display at his Virginia plantation, Mount Vernon. 10. Hitler’s office in Munich. Nowadays it is used as a music practice room . 11. Bagger 288, t he largest land vehicle, was built for mining. It is 220m (721 ft) long and 96m (315 ft) high. 12. 

Discover How Truly Stunning Our Planet Is in 22 Pictures

The mesmerizing green of the Kolukkumalai tea plantations, India. 6. Fingal’s Cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa, Scotland. 7. Ever been to the 'Firefly sanctuary’ in Nanacamilpa, Tlaxcala, Mexico? 8. The marvelous pink water of Lake Hillier in Australia. 9.

This Tropical Paradise Will Make Your Jaw Drop

The west coast is home to vanilla, coconut, banana and cassava plantations. 3. Anjouan Nicknamed “The Pearl of the Comoros” thanks to its Robinson Crusoe-like qualities, this Comorian island is the stuff that dreams are made of.

Why You Need to Avoid Palm Oil Right Away

In October, news of the fires in Indonesia to clear rainforest for palm oil plantations received international media coverage. Writer George Monbiot, in the Guardian, described it as "the greatest environmental disaster of the 21st century." Unfortunately, this is not just a one-time thing.

India in Pictures: The Land of Many Diverse Colors

Green hills of tea plantations in the mountains of Munnar, Kerala Related: Experience the Ancient Architecture of India in Crisp 4K 5. Jehangir Mahal (Orchha Fort) in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh 6. A cow roams about freely in the streets of Jodhpur (also known as the Blue City), Rajasthan 7.

Why You Need to Avoid Palm Oil Right Away!

In October, news of the fires in Indonesia to clear rainforest for palm oil plantations received international media coverage. Writer George Monbiot, in the Guardian, described it as "the greatest environmental disaster of the 21st century." Unfortunately, this is not just a one-time thing.