Discovering our World

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Category: Interesting facts / Ciekawostki

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley is one of the most incredible and evocative American national parks and is one of the natural wonders found in the United States, with its arid and desert landscape that is so surreal that it appears out of this… Continue Reading…


Places in California that will make you feel you are in Europe

If you dream of flying to Europe, check out these places in California. You’ll get a taste of the European culture, food, architecture, and landscapes. The Golden State’s diverse topography and rich history will make you feel like you’re enjoying… Continue Reading…


Tea – part 1 – history

During a long wandering in the forest in search of edible grains and herbs, the tired Shennong, the Divine Farmer, mistakenly poisoned himself 72 times. However, before the poisons took his life, a leaf flew into his mouth. Chewing it,… Continue Reading…


Route 66 – part 1: a brief history of a legendary road

US Route 66, also called US 66 or Route 66 and known as the Will Rogers Highway, Main Street of America or Mother Road, was one of the original highways of the American road system. It dates back to November… Continue Reading…


California small towns – Newport Beach: part 3 – food and accommodations

Newport Beach ranks high on the list of beautiful California beach destinations. It’s perfectly located down the coast from busy Los Angeles. You can find traces of both old and new everywhere in Newport Beach. Go to historic Dory Fleet Fish Market,… Continue Reading…


Cities around the world: Wrocław – part 3 – gnomes

Founded in the 10th century, Wrocław, Poland is home to Europe’s largest market square and rows of colorful buildings recreated post-World War I. Cathedral Island – the oldest neighborhood in this artsy, bustling city of 643,000 – houses some of… Continue Reading…


United States – Arizona. Part 2 – tourism

Arizona is full of natural wonders, bustling cities and quaint towns. It is a land of desert, lakes, mountains, slot canyons, saguaro cactus, buttes, waterfalls and even a volcano where you can practice downhill skiing. The biggest attraction of the… Continue Reading…


California small towns – Newport Beach: part 2 – attractions

Newport Beach, a coastal city in Orange County, California, is a vibrant place full of activities and activities. What is worth visiting in Newport Beach? How best to plan a visit? Discover the main attractions and interesting places with us.… Continue Reading…


California small towns – Newport Beach: part 1 – history and facts

Newport Beach is a coastal city in Southern California bordered on the west by the Santa Ana River by Huntington Beach; in the north with the city of Costa Mesa, and in the east with the Crystal Cove State Park.… Continue Reading…


United States – Arizona. Part 1 – history and facts

There is no consensus as to the origin of the name “Arizona”. “Ali shonak” or “Ari-son” in the Pima Indian language means “Little spring”, as does the word “Aleh-zone” in the Tohono O´odham language. The Spanish Indian “Ali Shonak” wrote… Continue Reading…