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A Fire That Never Slept: Darvaza Gas Crater, the Door to Hell
Turkmenistan's Darvaza gas crater has burned since 1971, but the flames are fading. Here's the story, how to get there, and camping at the Door to Hell.
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Gulf Escapes
Fly Like the Wind Itself: Jais Flight Zipline on Jebel Jais, UAE
When to go · Winter season October to April, daily 9:30 am to 4 pm. Mountain air is much cooler than the coast.
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Where the Desert Stops: Edge of the World Riyadh, a 300-Metre Cliff
When to go · Cooler months, roughly October to March. Sunrise and late afternoon are best. Go only with a licensed tour.
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Rooms of Blue Light: Iceland Ice Caves 2026–2027, When to Go
When to go · October to April, with the best and most stable ice from November to March. Guided tours only.
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A Path Made of Air: Mount Huashan Plank Walk, China’s Sacred Cliff
When to go · September to October for clear skies and cool air. Avoid Chinese national holidays.
Nature Wonders
The Sky Is Burning Green: Northern Lights 2026, Where and When
When to go · Late September to late March. Best hours 10 pm to 2 am, on dark nights near a new moon.
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Water That Never Stops: Wadi Wurayah, the UAE’s First Natural UNESCO Site
When to go · Cooler months, roughly October to April. Guided tours only.
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Gulf Escapes
Fly Like the Wind Itself: Jais Flight Zipline on Jebel Jais, UAE
Winter season October to April, daily 9:30 am to 4 pm. Mountain air is much cooler than the coast.
Where the Desert Stops: Edge of the World Riyadh, a 300-Metre Cliff
Cooler months, roughly October to March. Sunrise and late afternoon are best. Go only with a licensed tour.
Water That Never Stops: Wadi Wurayah, the UAE’s First Natural UNESCO Site
Cooler months, roughly October to April. Guided tours only.
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