Did you know that one of the largest and most destructive black market industries in the world isn’t drugs or counterfeit goods? It’s sand. The black market sand trade is valued at a staggering $300 ...

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Famous for its black sand and eerie atmosphere, this stretch of coastline along the Arabian Sea has captured the imagination of travelers, ghost hunters, and paranormal enthusiasts alike.

However, there’s one type of beach that often gets overlooked: black sand beaches. While black sand beaches may not be as common as their fairer counterparts, they can be found all around the world.

Batumi, Georgia Batumi, with its beautiful Black Sea coastline ... Mui Ne is the perfect pick. With its vast sand dunes, tranquil beaches, and watersports activities, it’s a hidden gem for ...

SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) stressed on Friday that there have been no active black sand mining activities in this province in the last several months. Cmdr.

MANILA, Philippines — The “illegal shipping” of black sand from Zambales to China was flagged by Sen. Raffy Tulfo, alleging that erring individuals extract minerals from it and dump excess ...

Black sand beaches to mountain villages ... s cobbled streets in comparison to the coastal botanical gardens of Batumi and vast landscape of Lake Rica are part of Georgia’s charm.

Diamond Beach is a strip of jet-black sand covered in sparkling chunks of ice. The beach is a stone's throw away from Iceland's Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, a clear lake that ferries giant ...

For Game of Thrones fans, a trip to Iceland's Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach is a must. This stunning location served as the backdrop for Eastwatch-by-the-Sea in Season 7. Easily accessible from the ...