Art and Decor of Moscow Metro Stations

The Metro began operating in Moscow in 1935 with a single 11 km line connecting just thirteen stations, but it has since grown into the world’s fourth busiest transit system, spanning more than 300 kilometers and offering 188 stops along the way.

The Moscow Metro was one of the USSR’s most extravagant architectural projects, with [...]

Lives bathed in oil: Crude Oil Spas of Naftalan, Azerbaijan

In the Azerbaijan city of Naftalan, 320 kilometers north-west of the capital Baku, crude oil is found in such abundance that people literally bath in it. During the Soviet era, Naftalan’s famous crude oil baths used to draw tourists from all over the Soviet Union. It is believed that Naftalan crude oil has medicinal properties [...]

Inside the Incredible Legoland Hotel

After much anticipation, the all-new Legoland Hotel opened on Friday, April 5, 2013. Located right next to the theme park in Carlsbad, California, the three-story 250-room hotel does not disappoint, especially for those that can’t get enough of those colorful plastic bricks. We visited the hotel just two days after it opened to scope out [...]

Photographer Jason Hawkes captures vivid colors on show at SeaWorld

From leaping killer whales performing for cheering crowds, to twisted water slides and dramatic studio backdrops – these stunning aerial shots give a taste of the attractions on offer at Orlando’s most famous theme parks.

Photographer Jason Hawkes snapped the pictures as part of project to capture the vivid colors on show at SeaWorld, Universal [...]

Taum Sauk Hydroelectric Power Station

Hydroelectric power stations are typically located near water sources, or on the source itself, such as dams on rivers. But Taum Sauk Hydroelectric Power Station is located more than 80 kilometers from the nearest water source – the Mississippi river. Built on top of the mountainous St. Francois region of the Missouri Ozarks, approximately 140 [...]

Surreal Sunken Platform in the Middle of a Lake

There’s a wonderfully picturesque spot in Vöcklabruck, Austria where visitors are able to sit in the middle of a pond without getting wet. The scenic landscape includes a path leading down to a hollowed out circular area where people can take a seat and relax amongst nature. It’s a surreal journey along the gradual ramp [...]

Fantastical Heads Made of Trees and Flowers Represent the Four Seasons

Visit The New York Botanical Garden between May 18 and October 27, 2013 and you’re in for quite the treat. Internationally-renowned contemporary artist Philip Haas has created four huge, 15-foot-tall portrait sculptures that each represent the different seasons. Haas references classical Italian Renaissance portraiture, specifically the works of Renaissance master Giuseppe Arcimboldo, while putting a [...]

The Find of the Past

Ancient civilization is not fully understood, though many believe that they already know enough. How can you explain the fact that the ancient cave, located inside the mountain Huashan, next to the city Huain was discovered in 1999 not by a scientist, but by a simple farmer? [...]

Hawaii is heaven on earth

 

Hawaiian Holiday By Maman Wilson

Hawaii is heaven on earth, the holiday spot that you return to as frequently as the wallet allows. For the solo traveler it is an easy destination to travel alone and enjoy. Most of the time you just do not need any other partners as most things are [...]

How to Sell a House

Very cool idea))) I would like to see the face of the new owner of this house. Do not trust anybody.

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Plitvice Lakes Of Croatia (7 pics)

Stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park is located in Lika in Croatia. Park is surrounded by three mountains – Pleshevitsa, Mala Kapela and Medvedak that are part of the Dinaric Alps.At Plitvice plateau there are 16 blue-green Plitvice lakes, separated by natural dams. [...]

Vacation Inspiration: 4 weeks backpacking in the Middle East

Author: Andrew Marsden

A backpacking adventure in the Middle East can be eye-opening, exciting, and at times challenging. As you explore sites of immense religious, cultural and historical significance, you will further your education and gain insights into other less familiar cultures and ways of life. Backpacking through the Middle East is never short [...]