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Nugget & Unorthodox Places

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I may not exactly want to visit all these places, but their uniqueness and weirdness deserves them a right to be blogged about by the Travel Nugget. They're definitely places to go to if you're seeking an adventure.
GRUNER SEE, AUSTRIA
Gruner See or "Green Lake" is a lake found in the village of Styria, Austria. The name originated from the beautiful emerald green colour of the water. However, the pretty colour isn't the main reason why I'm interested in this spot. During the winter, the lake is merely 3 to 7 feet deep and people enjoy the surrounding county park facilities.

However, as Spring approaches and the temperature rises, the snow melts away and the water is collected in this emerald basin transforming it into a beautiful version of a snapshot from the 1995 movie, Waterworld. The water level rises to a maximum depth of 39 feet which swallows the park and many scuba divers explore this water-world. Venturing under these waters, the theme song for Super Mario Brothers, Water World would definitely be playing in my head. 
KAWAH IJEN, INDONESIA
The Kawah Ijen or "Ijen Crater" is located in eastern Java. The volcano's most attractive feature is the stunning blue lava which seeps out. When I first saw these pictures, I immediately thought that they were the work of Photoshop, dazzling electric-blue lava just seemed impossible. However, the lava itself isn't blue, but the light comes from he combustion of the sulphuric gases when it makes contact with oxygen and ignites.

Nevertheless, the scientific truth does not take away from its beauty. I'd love to witness this phenomena, but I can't imagine how terrible the stench must be with such a high concentration of sulphur. My pity, however, falls upon the sulfur miners who carry sulphur laden baskets approximately 3km away from the crater's floor, most of whom lack protective wear.
SOCOTRA, YEMEN
Socotra looks like the landscape of a sci-fi movie and I don't know how I feel about visiting here yet. It just seems so weird, a little too weird for my liking. The island is a found within the Arabian Sea and belongs to Yemen.  It is extremely isolated and most of the plant life is exclusive to Socotra and can be found no where else on the planet.

One of its most popular plant is the dragon blood trees which is believed to have taken the such an unorthodox, umbrella shape in adaptation to the desert-like climate. If I'm considering going here, it has to be with a huge group of people and I don't know of anyone else who has ever even heard of this weird place. So it just might just be a no...from me...
UNESCO World Heritage site - Socotra Archipelago
DALLOL, ETHIOPIA
In Northeastern Ethiopia lies Dallol, the volcanic crater with extraordinary shades of yellow and green. These colours are so attractive. This strange landscape has acidic hot springs, cones of salt and pillars of sulphur. Dallol is situated in the middle of the African rift which is an active volcanic zone, causing temperatures to often soar above 50 degrees Celsius. For this one, I'll be contented watching these pretty colours from a little plane above.
DOOR TO HELL, TURKMENISTAN
Looking at this cavern, it looks like an entrance to the Netherrealm from  Mortal Kombat where Scorpion would just jump out of and shout "Get Over Here!" (said in a tone I'm not talented enough to imitate).The Door to Hell was created when drilling exercises caused a natural gas field to collapse in Turkmenistan.

The crater was then lit by geologists in 1971 in attempt to burn out the methane to prevent the spread of the gas. It was believed that it'll burn out in a few days after it was lit but over 40 years after, the flames still blaze due to the constant emission of methane gas. These pictures doesn't do justice as the actual size of the crater which is just about, 69 meters wide and 30 meters deep.

CROOKED FOREST, POLAND
Located in the Pomeranian region of Poland, an entire section of trees bends near their bases, forming an odd phenomenon known as the crooked forest. The strangest aspect of this occurrence is that 90 degree bending of 400 pine trees, facing only North, cannot be explained. Adding to the mystery, they are surrounded by a larger forest of upright pine trees.

These trees just look like the set for a thriller movie of some sort which I will most definitely not be inclined to watch. They were planted in the 1930s when the Germans populated the area. Some believe it was the result of some German experiment, or resulted from even an odd gravitational pull or, the most boring one in my opinion, that some human tool or technique was used to bend them. For intrigue's sake, let's go with the conspiracy theory of German experiments.
The Water World park is definitely on my to-travel-to list, but it makes me wonder what will happen if all those glaciers from the previous post actually melts, a scary thought. Concerning the other places, I'm not likely to visit because they kind of scare me, or perhaps I can buy a plane and get a view from the top, but for now, pictures and videos shall suffice. Speaking of videos, What's Ali Watching does great Netflix reviews. Comment below and share some odd/strange/unusual/beautiful places!

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  1. Anonymous29 May 2017 at 05:18

    Wow, the travel nugget is funny.

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    1. Unknown29 May 2017 at 15:24

      lol thank you Anonymous, the Nugget tries...
      Anywhere from the list you'd like to visit?

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  2. Heisenberg2 June 2017 at 13:45

    Guess it's time for me to start practicing scuba diving.

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    1. Unknown2 June 2017 at 20:07

      and it's time for me to learn how to swim properly lol

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  3. User Profile Private7 June 2017 at 07:02

    the only place I'll be going on this list is that Lake in Australia. those others toooooooooo spooky!!!!

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    1. Unknown7 June 2017 at 07:03

      I know! they so weird! especially socotra and crooked forest

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    2. User Profile Private7 June 2017 at 07:04

      OMG! I mean Austria!!! hahaha not Australia!

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  4. Shalima7 June 2017 at 08:46

    Spooky but I'm intrigued! Love your blog nugget ❤️

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    1. Unknown7 June 2017 at 11:05

      Thanks Ali! follow me on instagram @Travel Nugget11 for even more pics!

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  5. Maria Suchit9 June 2017 at 04:50

    This is a lovely lake in Austria. Your blog is interesting as it shows an adventurous side of you.

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    1. Unknown9 June 2017 at 16:34

      The lake looks amazing! I really hope I get there one day :)

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  6. Blessed Child10 June 2017 at 09:45

    The Lord needs to put a hand on those freaky places! lol

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  7. Unknown10 June 2017 at 16:55

    The Green Lake is breathtaking, simply breathtaking.

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    1. Unknown10 June 2017 at 21:04

      it is! I hope u see it in real one day :)

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  8. Unknown12 June 2017 at 03:54

    The park to lake one is very cool!!

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    1. Unknown13 June 2017 at 19:42

      i know! a park during the winter and a lake during the summer

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  9. Ramki15 June 2017 at 17:40

    I'M GOING TO YEMEN! AND I'M STAYING AT #15, YEMEN ROAD, YEMEN!!!!

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  10. MR NUGGET 1119 June 2017 at 19:45

    I'd love to see the blue volcano in real at night. I didn't even know a blue volcano existed

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  11. User Profile Private3 July 2017 at 12:49

    an underwater park?! :O :O
    that's so cool. love the videos you add in

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