While the photograph is authentic, the "underwater waterfall" is the result of an optical illusion. As explained in a CNN Travel story from August 2019, "Sand and silt on the ocean floor run off in a ...

From the shores of Mauritius, it might not look like much. But hop on a helicopter tour of the island and you'll notice a particularly intriguing shoreline. It looks like there's a deep waterfall ...

Located in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is a beautiful island that attracts hundreds of British tourists every year. At the south-west corner of the island lies one of the most stunning natural ...

No one needs help finding a beautiful beach in Mauritius, but there are tons to explore away from the water as well. For a small nation, Mauritius overflows with scenic hikes through the mountains, ...

Although most of the land masses on Earth are present in the well-known form of continents, there are a few exceptions to that rule. In a few select locations, even surrounded by ocean waters that can ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. For most people, an escape to an island paradise – a place of palm trees, white sand beaches and warm tropical waters – is a chance to ...

On the southwestern point of Mauritius is a crazy-looking phenomenon. When viewed from the air (either in real life or in Google Earth) it appears to be an underwater waterfall! Of course, a real ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...