The Ruth Gorge in Alaska

The Ruth Gorge in Alaska

The Ruth Gorge in Alaska is home to some of the biggest granite walls in the world, the most pristine blue glacial pools, and yet some of the most unpredictable and inclement weather. This summer the window wasn’t right to attempt the first free ascent of Mt...
Agra, India

Agra, India

The majesty of the Taj Mahal contrasts the more rural banks of the River Yamuna, where these handlers have led their camels. The Yamuna is the second largest—but longest—tributary of the mighty Ganges River. The confluence of the Yamuna and Ganges is considered a...
Jaipur, India

Jaipur, India

The stepwells of India were once vital in dry, rain-starved regions like the Indian state Rajasthan. The Panna Meena ka Kund stepwell in Jaipur was built in the 16th century and was used not just as a place to collect water, but also to gather, relax, and...
Akdamar Island, Turkey

Akdamar Island, Turkey

Seated upon Akdamar Island in Turkey’s Lake Van is the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, a ruined Armenian church. An Armenian king chose the island as one of his residences in the early 10th century, building this palatial complex that included a castle and monastery from...
L’espace infini

L’espace infini

Le temps de lire le titre de cet article, vous avez parcouru près de 1 000 km sans rien sentir. Car la Terre et le système solaire suivent notre galaxie, la Voie lactée, dans sa course effrénée à travers l’espace. Vitesse de croisière : 630 km/s. Cela, les astronomes...