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Stunning sinkholes - beautiful and dangerous

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Photo courtesy of iStock / JoseIgnacioSoto Sinkholes are found around the world Sometimes, what looks like solid ground suddenly collapses to create some of the world's most spectacular natural sights: sinkholes, blue holes and cenotes. These fascinating natural phenomena are both beautiful and dangerous. Photo courtesy of E+ / Mlenny Great Blue Hole | Belize The nearly perfect circular sinkhole known as the Great Blue Hole has become one of the  world's top dive sites . The 1,043-foot-wide hole came to be after an above-ground cave collapsed some 15,000 years ago. Today, it's a UNESCO World Heritage site and a great spot for beginner divers. Photo courtesy of iStock / Dreamframer Blue Holes | Palau Found next to the beautiful Blue Corner in Palau, Blue Holes is a large, deep cavern beloved by adventurous divers. There are four holes in the reef that enter the cavern, which is home to wire corals, sea fans and leopard sharks. Photo courtesy of iStock / gappino Ik Kil | Yuca...

Welcome to Sydney with this breathtaking photo tour

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  Photo courtesy of iStock / Yiran An Welcome to Sydney There’s a lot to love about Sydney, from its iconic harbor to its beautiful beaches. Come along with us as we take a closer look at some of the city’s top attractions and hidden gems. Photo courtesy of Sydney Opera House An Australian icon No building in Sydney is quite so immediately recognizable as the Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage site with its sail-like wings rising above the harbor waterfront. When the opera house is open, visitors can take guided tours of the building, attend a live performance or grab a bite to eat from the Opera Kitchen restaurant. Photo courtesy of Destination NSW Beach culture Sydney enjoys some of the world’s best urban beaches, none quite as stunning (or as famous) as  Bondi Beach . Surfers take to the waves from early in the morning, and surf schools along the sand offer lessons for those new to the sport. Photo courtesy of Destination NSW Swimming on the edge Few swimming pools...