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Lifestyle
Thar to Sahara: 7 deserts with the most extreme of temperatures
Journey across 7 deserts: Thar's culture, Sahara's expanse, Atacama's aridity, Arabian's oil, Namibian's dunes, Gobi's contrast, Wadi Rum's allure
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Thar Desert, India and Pakistan
Situated in northwest India and southeastern Pakistan, the Thar Desert is known for its golden sand dunes, scrub vegetation, and arid climate
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Sahara, Africa
The largest desert spans 3.6 million square miles, has iconic sand dunes, oases, and extreme temperature variations, has diverse landscapes, from rocky plateaus to vast sand seas
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Arabian Desert, Saudi Arabia
Covering much of the Arabian Peninsula, this desert features vast sand expanses and rocky terrains. It's rich in oil reserves, playing a vital role in global energy markets
Atacama desert, Chile
Earth's driest non-polar desert, otherworldly landscapes include salt flats, mineral deposits. The astronomical observatories benefit from clear skies and minimal light pollution
Namibian Desert
Iconic red dunes and stark beauty make it a unique landscape in southwestern Africa. It's home to the famous Dead Vlei, a white clay pan surrounded by towering dunes
Gobi desert, Mongolia
Gobi Desert is a cold desert with snow-covered peaks and vast steppes. It's a region of contrasts, hosting dinosaur fossils, unique wildlife, and remnants of the Silk Road trade
Wadi Rum, Jordan
Valley of the Moon, Wadi Rum is a protected desert wilderness in southern Jordan. It's also a cultural site with historical inscriptions and connections to Lawrence of Arabia