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Darvaza Gas Crater: Visit the ‘Door to Hell’ Before the Fire Goes Out
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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Jais Flight: How to Ride the World’s Longest Zipline in the 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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Edge of the World, Riyadh: The 300-Metre Cliff Hike and How to Visit Safely
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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Iceland Ice Caves 2026–2027: When to Go and What to Expect
When to go · October to April, with the best and most stable ice from November to March. Guided tours only.
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Mount Huashan Plank Walk: How to Do China’s ‘Most Dangerous Hike’ Safely
When to go · September to October for clear skies and cool air. Avoid Chinese national holidays.
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Northern Lights 2026: Where and When to See Them This Season
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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Wadi Wurayah: The UAE’s First Natural UNESCO Site and Its Year-Round Waterfall
When to go · Cooler months, roughly October to April. Guided tours only.
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Gulf Escapes
Jais Flight: How to Ride the World’s Longest Zipline in the UAE
Winter season October to April, daily 9:30 am to 4 pm. Mountain air is much cooler than the coast.
Edge of the World, Riyadh: The 300-Metre Cliff Hike and How to Visit Safely
Cooler months, roughly October to March. Sunrise and late afternoon are best. Go only with a licensed tour.
Wadi Wurayah: The UAE’s First Natural UNESCO Site and Its Year-Round Waterfall
Cooler months, roughly October to April. Guided tours only.
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