High in California’s Eastern Sierra, just off Highway 395, lies a body of water so strange it might as well be from another planet. Mono Lake is a landlocked saltwater basin that’s more than 760,000 years old — one of the oldest lakes in North America. But what truly makes it a hidden wonder is what rises from its waters: towering, ghostly formations called tufa.
Tucked away in the rolling Laurentians, just two hours from Montreal, is a little mountain with a big personality. **Mont Tremblant** isn’t just a ski resort—it’s a four-season wonderland, an alpine village dressed in Quebecois charm, and one of those rare places where nature and fantasy collide.
If you’ve ever wanted to step into a perfectly preserved piece of ancient Egypt, the Temple of Edfu is as close as it gets. Dedicated to Horus—the falcon-headed god of kingship and the sky—this towering sandstone monument is one of the most complete temples to survive from antiquity. It’s big, bold, and brimming with stories carved into every wall.