Travelogues & History
Salt and water are literally natural companions, defining the very nature of our natural world, and indeed our own human existence. Nowhere is that more evident than at a remote location in the Peruvian Andes known as the Maras Salt Mines, or "Salineras de Maras" where salt has been extracted from water for centuries, creating a landscape unlike any other.
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In September 2024, Watershape University organized a tour of Machu Picchu, the famous ruins nestled high in the Peruvian Andes. It was a dynamic journey of personal discovery with numerous fascinating revelations along the way, including the many ways the Incas controlled and utilized water. Here’s a look at one of the tour’s main highlights – a unique and mysterious place known as Tipón.
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The Manchac Swamp is far more than just a wetland; it is a place where history, culture, and nature converge to create one of Louisiana’s most mysterious places. Its legends of ghostly trains, voodoo curses, and menacing beasts are woven into the fabric of local folklore, while its natural aquatic beauty continues to captivate visitors from around the world.
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Haunted swimming pools may seem like the stuff of lore and legend, but several eerie locations around the world have gained all-too-real reputations for paranormal activity. These haunted pools are full of chilling tales of apparitions, eerie sounds, and unexplainable phenomena, making them both fascinating and unsettling destinations for paranormal thrill-seekers.
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It’s the largest dam-removal project in U.S. history. The Klamath River, once controlled by four dams, is once again flowing free unimpeded by manmade structures after more than a century. Here’s a look at this massive undertaking, and why nature and people stand to benefit.
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Mexican art is often defined by the use of vivid colors and bold mythical figures representing both pagan and Christian themes. Muralist painter, Jesus Lopez Vega, captures those contradictions in his bold works that among other things, pay homage to the natural waters of Mexico’s Lake Chapala, the largest in Mexico, an object of both concern and admiration.
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Baiae, an ancient Roman resort city located approximately 18 miles (30 kilometers) from Naples, has often been likened to a Roman Sodom, infamous for its hedonistic lifestyle and extravagant indulgences. Renowned as the ancient world’s Las Vegas, Baiae was a hub of luxury and excess, drawing Rome's elite to its shores for beach parties, banquets, and debauchery.
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Nestled on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, Butchart Gardens is a world-renowned botanical garden that attracts over a million visitors annually. Its stunning landscapes, vibrant flowers, and meticulously designed water features have made it a must-see destination for garden enthusiasts and tourists alike.
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