Edge of the world

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Have you ever seen the edge of the world? I hope by reading this article we can see this in person.

Photography series exploring narratives of solitude and melancholy. Cinematic moments captured on the diverse regions of Southern Europe, crossing through its misty fields and forests, snow mountains and small villages.

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How to visit the Edge of the World near Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. How to get there, when to go, things to do and more are covered in this guide!

The dramatic 530 feet high cliffs of Beachy Head give stunning views over Eastbourne and the English Channel. Walk from the foot of Beachy Head or climb to the top for dramatic views of the famous red and white-stripped lighthouse. Wheelchair users can also enjoy the area by using the accessible Peace Path on Beachy Head. Watch out in October as runners from across the world descend on the South Downs to take part in the Beachy Head Marathon, a gruelling 26-mile course across the famous…

envyavenue: “On the Edge”

“I nudged myself closer to the ledge and closed my eyes and thought 'Oh what a life this is, why do we have to be born in the first place, and only so we can have our poor gentle flesh laid out to such impossible horrors as huge mountains and rock and empty space,' and with horror I remembered the famous Zen saying, 'When you get to the top of a mountain, keep climbing.' The saying made my hair stand on end; it had been such cute poetry sitting on Alvah's straw mats.”

We have been told in school that it was Christopher Columbus the person who found out that the Earth is round and set out on a journey to prove it.