Sentences with phrase «ancient volcanic islands»

WHERE YOU STAY: Our volunteering programs are based in the remote Yasawa Island group, consisting of a chain of 20 ancient volcanic islands.

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The island is one of the best places to peer into the history of Earth's magnetic field because its fluctuations are recorded in the ancient volcanic rock.

Other ancient mariners, he discovered, had ventured into stormier waters to the north: Some 21,000 years ago, people had paddled boats across 30 miles of choppy water from Honshu to Kozushima Island to fetch shiny black obsidian, a type of volcanic glass, for stone tools.

Known as hotspots, volcanic island chains such as Samoa can ancient primordial signatures from the early solar system that have somehow survived billions of years.

Boasting of lush forests, beaches of different colors, volcanic landscapes, marine life, rock formations, ancient towns, stunning architecture and rich history, the Canary Island is obviously frequently visited because of these reasons.

Then embark on an Aegean adventure in ancient Athens before settling into laid - back island life on vibrant Mykonos and Santorini's dramatic volcanic landscape.

Cradled into volcanic hills, this ancient whitewashed hamlet was named after the 15th - century Norman explorer, Jean de Béthencourt, who conquered the island.

Option Two — Travel inland to the Great Ocean Road hinterland, a region of contrasts from lush temperate forests to massive volcanic plains, soaring cliffs, rugged mountains giving way to rolling hills with pine plantations, wide expanses of farmland around ancient landmarks from blunted caps of extinct volcanoes to floating islands and massive lakes.

There are several nighttime adventures you could undertake, such as a drive into Gran Canaria's volcanic heartland, to enjoy a traditional candlelit dinner in a quiet village in the shadow of Roque Nublo, the island's ancient volcanic rock.

Start your Aegean adventure in ancient Athens before settling into laid - back island life on vibrant Mykonos and Santorini's dramatic volcanic landscape, where you will have days to explore their secret coves, tiny cobbled streets and seaside cafés.

The island of Ortigia smells like the sea and the intense heat of summer carries with it a scent of soil, of volcanic ashes and hot ancient bricks.

These 7 islands are eroded stumps of an ancient volcanic crater that are scattered along the shore next to Paritutu Rock.

On the island of Lanzarote, near the African coast, a small part of the East mixes with ancient traditions and captivating Canarian volcanic landscapes.

Mythical and magical, a diamond shaped tropical island (140 km by 80 km) of spectacular volcanic mountains and lakes, enchanting rice terraces, ancient temples and palaces, surrounded by sparkling and warm coral seas, picturesque Bali is alight with its own unique culture and traditions.

Crescent shaped Molokini Island is the partial ring of an ancient volcanic crater.

The Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforests, palm - lined beaches, granite gorges, tumbling waterfalls, ancient tree ferns, coral cays, islands, rivers, streams, volcanic lakes and savannah plains are just some of the many features of this diverse, naturally stunning part of Australia.

Lead your armies to victory over the Undead forces on various maps, including ancient dark forests, slippery slopes and volcanic islands.