Mysterious Lightning Storm Occurs in Exactly the Same Place 160 Nights a Year, Lasts up to 10 Hours a Night
The world’s greatest natural sound and light show occurs over the Catatumbo River in Venezuela, a 15 hour drive from Bogota, Columbia. For centuries, a storm unleashing over 40,000 bolts of lightning has ripped across the night sky at exactly the same spot over Lake Maracaibo. This has occurred repeatedly for as many as 160 […]
Salton Sea Beach – A Graveyard Made Up of Millions of Fish Bones
California’s largest lake is also its worst one. As you drive past it, you get to see pristine white beaches with blue waters, but if you climb out of your car and take a closer look (I wouldn’t recommend this), you suddenly realize how horribly depressing the place is. The white sand is, in fact, […]
The Dark Hedges – Ireland’s Real-Life Fantasy Setting
Along Bregagh Road, near the village of Armoy in Northern Ireland, lies a tranquil byroad called The Dark Hedges. For the past three centuries, a stretch of Beech trees have been guarding either side of this road. They have reached up and intertwined with each other, creating an ethereal tunnel of trees with shadow and […]
Dutch Town Has Street Names Inspired by Lord of the Rings
Geldrop is a small town in the southern part of The Netherlands, with a population of 28,000. Not much information on this place is available online, but it seems like a perfectly ordinary Dutch town. But there is something special about it (apart from the fact that ‘Geldrop’ sounds like some kind of candy). The […]
Get Ready for Verrückt, the World’s Tallest and Fastest Water Slide
Verrückt, in German, means ‘insane’. And that’s exactly what this new and upcoming water slide is. Verrückt is touted to be the world’s next tallest and fastest water slide – beating the current Brazilian record holder. The current record holder, 49.9m-tall ‘Kilimanjaro’, is located at Aguas Quentes Country Club in Rio de Janeiro, but Verrückt is going […]
Fadiouth – A Unique Island Made Almost Entirely of Clam Shells
Joal-Fadiouth is a small fishing village located at the far end of Petite Côte – a stretch of coast in Senegal. Joal is situated on the mainland and Fadiouth is an island just off the coast. A narrow, 400-meter wooden bridge links the two areas. Fadiouth is special – it is almost entirely covered with […]
North Sentinel Island – The World’s Hardest Place to Visit
It’s hard to believe that there are people in this world who have no idea about the internet or cell phones. These are tribes that are completely cut-off from global civilization and do not welcome any kind of contact from the outside world. North Sentinel Island, a part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in […]
Indonesian Volcano Spews Hauntingly Beautiful Blue Lava
There are plenty of natural treasures hidden away in the most unsuspecting places on Earth. One of them is an Indonesian sulfur mine, Kawah Ijen, that produces stunning, spectral blue lava. The images of this mine are so breathtaking, I could just stare at them for hours. Kawah Ijen is a part of the Ijen […]
The Atlantic Road – Norway’s Amazing Island-Linking Scenic Route
In 2005, the Atlantic Road was honored as Norway’s Construction of the Year. The National Tourist Route runs between two Norwegian towns – Kristiansund and Molde – that are the main population centers in the county of More og Romsdal in Western Norway. The Atlantic Road (Atlantic Ocean Road) is an 8.3 kilometer long section […]
Arbol de Navidad – Mexico’s Unique Christmas Tree-Shaped Waterfall
The Sumidero Canyon, located in the Mexican state of Chaiapas, is home to one of the most unique waterfalls in the world. This breathtaking natural formation, locally called Arbol de Navidad, is shaped like a Christmas tree. Sumidero Canyon is dotted with several waterfalls, many of which aren’t even visible from ground level. But you […]
Jacob’s Well – America’s Stunning-Yet-Deadly Diving Spot
Jacob’s Well, in Wimberley, Texas, is one of the most dangerous places on Earth. Named after a biblical reference, the well has claimed the lives of over eight divers, but judging by the large number of thrill seekers who choose to dive in it, that doesn’t scare many people. On the surface, Jacob’s Well looks […]
Zalipie – Poland’s Fascinating Painted Village
People all over the world love decorating their homes, but few are as good as the villagers of Zalipie. Home décor is a centuries-old tradition in this secluded village of southeastern Poland. The women of Zalipie paint their homes, not with a single color, but a range of vibrant floral patterns. These patterns adorn the […]
Chinese Millionaire Builds Six European-Style Castles in China, Plans to Make it 100
59-year-old Liu Chonghua is the latest to join a string of wealthy Chinese businessmen with eccentric hobbies. Liu is spending millions of dollars building fake European castles in the megacity of Chongqing. And get this – he copies the designs out of a book of castle pictures he keeps in his office. One of the […]
Mas Provencal – The Perfect Restaurant for Flower Enthusiasts
When you first step into Mas Provencal on the outskirts of Eze Village, you’re likely to mistake it for a greenhouse. Located close to the city of Nice in southeastern France, this restaurant has way more flowers than tables. Mas Provencal’s interior décor is pretty special, perhaps even one-of-a-kind. Almost every square inch is covered […]
Slum-Like African Resort Gives Rich Tourists a Taste of Hard Life
A Shanty is a small hut made out of old corrugated iron sheets or other waterproof material. It is a place of dwelling for the poor, often lacking in basic amenities like electricity or running water. To be living in one, you’d have to be going through an extremely rough patch in life. Except of […]