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21 Galapagos Islands Volcanoes (Active, Dormant, Location Chart)
Ecuador is famous for its volcanoes. And the Galapagos Islands were formed by volcanic activity. How many volcanoes are on the Galapagos Islands? And what type of volcanoes are they? There are 21 emergent Galapagos Islands volcanoes. Only ...

25 Largest Waterfalls in the World: Highest, Widest, Volume
From a relaxing trickle to a giant cascading waterfall, we love them all. Here are the 25 largest waterfalls in the world. Our criteria are height, width, and volume. Some waterfalls will be on multiple lists. Height: The ...

Horchata Tea in Ecuador: 7 Things to Know (Recipe, Benefits)
If you’ve traveled to Ecuador or are interested in it's culture or cuisine, you’ve probably heard of horchata. Maybe you even tried this herbal tea during your travels in South America and you want to recreate the experience ...

Ugly Animals! 28 Ugliest Animals on Earth (Photos, Videos)
For most people, what constitutes "ugly animals" is relative. Creepy crawlies like snakes, beetles, and rats activate our "eww" reaction far more than other critters. There are some scary, ugly animals. Some of the ugliest animals include the ...

African vs Asian Elephants: 14 Key Differences Compared
An elephant is an elephant, right? There are actually 3 elephant species. And the two African elephant species differs noticably from their Asian elephant counterpart. African vs Asian elephants differ in 14 ways. African elephants are larger, have ...

13 Safest Countries in the World: Data Ranked (Travel Guide)
This is the big one, the list of the safest countries in the world. You'll see where each country ranks, which region they're from, and some travel advisories and things to do if you're planning a visit to ...

13 Safest Countries in Latin America: Data Ranked (Travel Guide)
When deciding which countries in Latin America to visit, safety ranking is an important factor. In this article, we'll take a look at the safest countries in Latin America, where they're ranked, and a little bit about what ...

Ugly Fish: 15 Ugliest Fish in the World (Photos, Videos)
The sea is an amalgamation of strangeness, from the horrifying creatures to the ugly fish. The sea is bursting with uncertainty and is one of the world's most terrifying places to explore. Some of the ugliest fish include ...

Ugly Birds: 24 Ugliest Birds in the World (Photos, Videos)
Birds come in all shapes and sizes, from the tiny hummingbird to the towering bald eagle. But not all birds are beautiful. There are some very ugly birds. Or maybe they're so ugly that they're cute? I'll let ...

9 Safest Countries in Europe: Ranked by Data (Traveler’s Guide)
Thinking of traveling to Europe? You've chosen well, since it's considered to be the most peaceful region in the world, having 7 of the most peaceful countries, according to the Global Peace Index. The safest country in Europe ...

17 Best Galapagos Beaches (8 Islands) Photos, Snorkeling, Wildlife
While the animals are the biggest draw for most Galapagos visitors, the beaches are often where they are seen. They are often seen resting, feeding, or playing on the beach. Or you'll enter the beach to swim and ...

Camels Have 3 Eyelids: Here’s Why (Facts and Functions)
You are probably familiar with some of the camel's special adaptations to live in an environment as harsh and unforgiving as the Sahara Desert, the Gobi Desert, the steppes of Mongolia, or even the Australian Outback. What about ...