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The City That Hangs Over A Cliff

The City That Hangs Over A Cliff

The city of Al Hajjara in Republic of Yemen* Haraz Mountains looks ancient yet modern at the same time: the taller of the brown, flat-roofed houses so precariously balanced on top of the mountain resemble early skyscrapers. Many are decorated with el.. Read More

Enviroment, Interesting&Notable, Photography, Travel, World | 01.19.10 | No Comments

The Sand Marathon in Sahara Desert

The Sand Marathon in Sahara Desert

The gruelling 150-mile (240km) Sand Marathon (Marathon des Sables) takes place near Ouarzazate in Morocco. Around 700 dedicated competitors from around the world take on the course over 11 long days. Certainly not for the faint-hearted, th.. Read More

Enviroment, Interesting&Notable, Photography, Travel, World | 10.24.09 | 2 Comments