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 […]
Have a Hoot at Japan’s New Owl Cafés!
If you’re a cat person and you’re in Japan, you surely must have heard of the famous cat cafés. The concept is pretty straight forward: most people live in such crowded places that there’s hardly any room for a pet, so whenever you feel like getting a little love from a furry friend, all you […]
Send Your Toys around the World with Japan’s Stuffed Animal Travel Agency
There comes a time in every plush toy’s life when they must leave the comfort of their homes and go backpacking through Europe and the US to learn about the different cultures out there. And it’s all possible thanks to a travelling agency from Japan called Unagi Travel. Their staff takes your toys around the […]
Delicias del Sol – Chile’s Sun-Powered Restaurant
The people in Villaseca, Chile are some of the most the eco-concious on the Planet, using only sun-powered ovens to cook all their food. With these ovens, which can generate temperatures up to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit), the villagers can prepare all kinds of dishes, including vegetables, meats and even deserts. At first, […]
Seeing Double – Russian Restaurant Only Hires Sets of Identical Twins as Staff
A restaurant owner in Moscow promises you will have such a great time in his establishment that you are going to see double, not because of the strong vodka, but because the staff is made up exclusively of identical twin brothers and sisters. Aptly called Twin Stars, the Russian restaurant employs only twin bartenders and […]
San Antonio Prison – Venezuela’s Paradise for Incarcerated Criminals
The San Antonio prison on Venezuela’s Margarita Island is not your typical penal institution. Whilst in other penitentiaries the inmates are forced to obey strict regulations harshly imposed by armed guards, in this atypical slammer, it’s the prisoners who make the rules. From cooking their own food to watching TV, surfing the web on their […]
The Blooming of the Tisza – A Stunning Natural Phenomenon
Named after the river on which it takes place every year from late spring to early summer, the Blooming of the Tisza is an incredible natural phenomenon that attracts tourists from all around the world to Hungary. As millions of long-tailed mayflies reach sexual maturity, they shed their larvae skin and burst from the river […]
Stairway to Heaven: The Amazing Haiku Stairs of Hawaii
Wars always leave behind empty monuments that serve as reminders of hard times. Although haunted by the memories of conflict and often death, these abandoned structures sometimes blend with their natural surroundings, revealing breathtaking landscapes of poetic proportions. One such place is the Haʻikū Stairs popularly known as the“Stairway to Heaven”, in Hawaii, a 3,922-step […]
The Turkish Bird Village Where People Communicate Using 400-year-Old Whistled Language
Do you know about the ingenious Panamanian golden frog which lives near loud waterfalls and communicates by waving? The people of Kuşköy, a small Turkey village, have proven that they can be just as creative and resourceful as the little poisonous frog. Long before they even had electricity, they invented a brilliantly simple way of […]