Trash Army Takes Over the World
Created by German artist H.A. Schult, the Trash People, or Schrottarmee, are human figures made of different kinds of trash. You probably didn’t know this, but there’s an army out there, hell-bent on conquering the world. Each year, it travels to a different location and makes its existence known to the world. But you mustn’t […]
Ganvie – The Village Built on Stilts
The village of Ganvie, in Benin, is the only human settlement in the world, built on stilts, in the middle of a lake, several kilometers from the nearest shore. But people don’t just go ahead and build themselves a home, in the middle of a lake, they must have a serious reason. And the reason […]
Wat Phai Rong Wua – Thai Hell on Earth
Wat Phai Rong Wua has to be one of the most bizarre tourist attractions on the face of the Earth. Featuring scenes of torture, performed by devilish creatures, this Buddhist temple complex is what Thais expect hell to be like. Mostly unkown to the Western world, Wat Phai Rong Wua is a popular destination for […]
The Amazing Snake Temple of Penang
Probably the only one of its kind, in the world, the Snake Temple, in Penang, Malaysia, is home to bothe people and some of the most dangerous snakes on Earth. Located at Sungai Kluang, on Penang Island, the Snake Temple is also known as Temple of the Azure Cloud or Pure cloud Temple, in honor […]
16-Year-Old Girl Sails Around the World, in Pink Yacht
Many said she would never make it, but teenager Jessica Watson shut them all up when she completed her months long journey, and sailed into Sydney Harbor, on May 15, 2010. The Australian sailor took off on her daring trip around the world, on October 18, 2009, all by herself. For over 200 days and […]
The Parade of the Lechon, in La Loma
The La Loma district, of Quezon city, in the Philippines, is famous for having a pig roaster on every street corners, but on the third Sunday of May, roasted pigs take to the streets. Lechon is the word Filipinos use for roasted pigs. It’s derived from the Spanish word “leche” which hints that the pig […]
Unique Architecture: Teapot Dome Gas Station
When it comes to architecture, one thing is for sure: you don’t have to build something like Burj Khalifa to draw attention. That definitely helps, but this lovely teapot gas station proves you can do it for cheap. Known as the Teapot Dome, this architectural jewel is located in Zillah, Washington, and was built almost […]
Russian Artist Travels the World Over, on a Bicycle
Vladislav Ketov isn’t the only man on earth who embarked on a bike trip, but unlike other bikers, he only finished his after 20 years. Ketov’s journey began in 1991, in Leningrad, and he kept pedaling along the coastline of continents like Africa, Europe, both Americas, and south and south-east Asia. He traveled alone, and […]
Karube Shrine – Where the Japanese Go to Worship Breasts
A shrine dedicated to women’s breasts may sound amusing to us foreigners, but for the Japanese, this is a truly sacred place. Located in Soja City, in Japan’s Okayama Prefecture, Karube Shrine is dedicated to Chichigamisama, the Goddess of Breasts. She is believed to help with safe child births, the production of breast milk, and […]
Queen Elizabeth – Japan’s Most Famous Love Hotel
Love hotels are part of Japan’s tradition, and the Queen Elizabeth is regarded as the most popular of them all. It’s not because of the great service, but more because of its wacky design. Shaped like the Queen Elizabeth cruise ship, this weird-looking hotel is located in Kanagawa, not far from Tokyo. Apparently the rooms […]
Kitty, the World’s Most Adventurous Cat
Kitty, an adorable gray kitten, has become an internet sensation, after her globetrotting owners posted photos of her, from their travels. In 2008, Willian and Laetitia, a young French couple, set out to discover the Americas, on foot. Two months into their daring journey, they stumbled across a cute kitten, and took it along for […]
Bunny Museum – The Hoppiest Place on Earth
Featuring over 26,000 bunny-inspired items, the Bunny Museum of Pasadena, California, holds the Guinness World Record for the largest bunny collection. It all began when she called him honey-bunny, and he gave her a stuffed bunny, for Valentine’s Day. Steve Lubanski and Candace Frazee, met in 1992, at a singles seminar, and both discovered their […]
German Hotel on Wheels Takes Tourists around the World
The Rotel, a combination between a bus and a hotel, has been conducting worldwide tours for the last 50 years. Yes, the Rotel is kind of like an RV, only it will take you to the end of the world, if the price is right. Rotel Tours was founded by a German entrepreneur (ironically named […]
Osoyoos – Canada’s Spotted Lake
Praised, from times immemorial, as a healing lake, Osoyoos has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Canada, because of its spotted look. Located in the Oskogan Valley, British Columbia, Osoyoos is one of the most mineral-rich bodies of water on Earth, featuring mostly sulfates of magnesium, calcium and sodium. During the summer, […]
The Samurai Robot Waiters of Hajime Restaurant
A Japanese restaurant in Thailand isn’t something to get overly excited about, but if that restaurant has robot samurais as waiters, it’s a whole other matter. Lapassarad Thanaphant, a Thai entrepreneur, decided to open a new Japanese restaurant, and found the perfect way to make it stand out from the competition: robot waiters. But not […]