The Giant Hand of Atacama
The last thing you would expect to find in the middle of the driest desert on Earth is a a work of art. But that’s exactly what you’re gong to see, if you happen to be traveling through the Atacama Desert, in Chile. The Hand of the Desert (La Mano del Desierto) is an 11-meters-tall […]
The Hog Parade of Malolos
Dozens of pigs wearing make-up and funny costumes are displayed through the streets of Malolos, during the Hog Parade. Highlighting a week-long food festival in the Philippines, the Hog Parade took place on September 12, in the town of Malolos, Bulacan province. The tasty protagonists were dressed as Superman, Popeye, clowns, queens and even brides. […]
Pulling the Head Off A Goose Is A Fiesta in Spain
The “Day of the Geese” is a Spanish Fiesta in which “brave” contestants have to wrench the head off a goose while being plunged into the water. In the Basque fishing-town of Lekeitio, near Bilbao, people have a rather unusual way of keeping themselves entertained. Every year, during the Day of the Geese, young men […]
The Blue Cave of Croatia
Located on the Croatian Island of Bisevo, the Blue Cave is one f the most spectacular caves in the world. Croatian fishermen have known about the existence of the Blue Cave for a long time, but it has been revealed to the rest of the world in 1884, when a small entrance was blown-up in […]
The Mysterious Blood Falls
One of the most amazing sights in Antarctica, the Blood Falls have been a mystery ever since they were discovered, in 1911. A bloody column of water coming out of a glacier isn’t what you’d expect to see in the frozen land of Antarctica, but if you visit Taylor Glacier, that’s exactly what you’re going […]
The Incredible Hanging Temple of Hengshan
Similar, in a way, to the Hanging Houses of Cuenca, the Hanging Temple of Hengshan is an amazing display of architecture. The Hanging Temple of Hengshan literally hangs on the side of Hengshan Mountain, sustain by only a few wooden poles. You would think this kind of a building couldn’t for hundreds of years, but […]
A Beautiful, Bug-Infested Ceiling
Looking at it, Heaven of Delight looks like a beautiful painting, but in reality, it’s made out of one million six hundred thousand jewel-scarab wing cases. In the 19th century, it was customary for the king of Belgium to give a space in the Royal Palace to contemporary artists. This tradition died with King Leopold […]
The Hanging Houses of Cuenca
Also known as “Casas Colgadas“, The Hanging Houses are the most popular attractions of Cuenca, Spain. The history and exact origin of The Hanging Houses is unclear. Some believe they are of Muslim origin, while others say they are Medieval. Centuries ago, this kind of building was frequently seen throughout Cuenca, but nowadays only three […]
The Incredible Doctor Fish
Actually, I’m not just talking about one, but hundreds of small “doctor fish” treating serious skin conditions like psoriasis. Garra Rufa Obtusa, also referred to as Doctor Fish, is a special species of fish, found in northern and central parts of the Middle East. In countries like Turkey, people have started breading them artificially, in […]
Ball’s Pyramid – Mountain in the Ocean
Located 20 km southeast of Lord Howe Island, in the Pacific Ocean, Ball’s Pyramid rises 562 meters above the waters. Ball’s Pyramid is all that remains from a shield volcano that was formed 7 million years ago and is the tallest volcanic stack in the world. It was discovered in 1788, by Lieutenant Henry Ball, […]
The Living Bridges of Cherrapunji
It might sound like an exaggeration, but the root bridges of Cherrapunji are indeed alive. Unlike most parts of the world, these bridges are grown, not built. Known as the wettest place on Earth, Cherrapunji is home to some of the most amazing plants. One of these is the Ficus elastica tree, a sort of […]
Milestii Mici – The Underground City of Wine
Milestii Mici is a small settlement, located 20 km south of Chisinau, the capital of Moldova. It might not look like much , but it sits atop the greatest wine cellar in all of Europe. Milestii Mici has become internationally famous for its impressive wine collection, known as the Golden Collection. It has been acknowledged […]
Total Privacy at Clingstone
This 103-years-old mansion in Rhode Island is built on a small, rocky island far away from any nosy neighbors. Just like this house, built close to Oslofjord Island, Norway, it offers total privacy. Clingstone mansion was built in 1905, for a cost of roughly $36,000, by J.S. Lovering Wharton, a distant cousin of 79-year-old Henry […]
Weirdest Hotel in China?
Personally I think it has a shot at the title of weirdest hotel in the world, but it’s definitely not the best looking one. Located in Hebei province, China, the Tianzi Hotel was built sometime in the 2000-2001 period. It is a ten-story high representation of Fu Lu Shou (good fortune, prosperity and longevity) that […]
Mooning of the Amtrack Train
On every second Saturday of July, people gather outside the Mugs Away Saloon, in Laguna Niguel, California, for the annual Mooning of the Amtrack. Known also as the Mooning of the Train, this tradition dates back to 1979. Legend has it it all started when a rich person walked into the bar and promised free […]