Bridges, cliffs, towers, and falls offer such magnificent views. However, they sometimes attract people who want to commit suicide. According to the World Health Organization, one person dies from suicide every 40 seconds. As a matter of fact, suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-19 years-old. Unfortunately, many suicides happen at beautiful…
Used as temples or tombs, pyramids are some of the largest ancient structures in the world. They feature incredible design and construction. More impressively, many of these monumental megaliths were built almost 4,500 years ago. They’re truly feats of human ingenuity and engineering. For many people, Egypt or the Americas is where they think the…
Central plazas and squares play a crucial role in successful urban areas. They are serving an important purpose as a social and commercial meeting place, a place where impromptu gatherings, people watching and even, political discourse all naturally intersect. Europe is famous for its rich history, its architecture, as well as its beautiful squares and almost every…
From the lovely African beehive huts to modern geodesic ones, domes are marvels of invention and beauty. A dome is an architectural element resembling a sphere’s upper, hollow half. The use of domes is considered a sign of tradition in any nation. From early Mesopotamia to Roman, Persian, and even Chinese architecture, you can find domes…
Behind the eerie touch and rotting feel of abandoned ruins lie unheard stories. While their ghostly look stirs our imagination about legends about them, the splendor of their empty space entices us with aesthetic charm. These ruins of crumbling structures invaded by nature hold a fascinating appeal thanks to their stories of past and weird…
Where there is no temple there shall be no homes. Where there are no homes there are no people. Temples are the living proof of ancient, rich, both extinct and extant civilizations. Call it a chapel, church, mosque, pagoda, shrine, synagogue or cathedral, a temple is an excellent place to start learning and understanding a…
Traveling to a somewhat more obscure town can be as great of an experience as hitting the capitals and bustling metropolises of Europe. Besides the regular popular destinations there are plenty of awe-inspiring little towns all over the continent that are worth exploring. If you are dreaming of visiting one of those picturesque little European…
If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary and life is too short and too precious to do so. WOW Travel encourages you to go for a truly memorable stay away from boring hotel chains and to check into one of these 21 Most Unusual Hotels in…
Floating hotels have become a new trend over the past couple of years. As global warming leads to an unforeseen rise in sea levels, vacations on over-water villas and bungalows may be the answer. These breathtaking floating hotels from California to French Polynesia offer the best panoramic views. Enjoy the 7 Coolest Floating Hotels Around…
Ever visit a Planetarium when you were a kid? The lights went out. The night sky appeared black, but tiny pinpoints of light emerged. Planetarium, is an educational device for showing the locations and movements of the planets and other objects in the universe. It has a large room with a dome-shaped ceiling and many seats. A…
Many of the gas stations boast stunning architecture, some have historical significance, and others are simply works of art. Enjoy our list of the 8 Coolest Gas Stations In America. Helios House, California 1 This modern, metal structure in Los Angeles is the brain-child of a Boston design firm. Although fostering a dependence on fossil fuels,…
An obelisk is a monumental tapering column carved from a single block of stone, with a square (or rectangular) cross-section and capped with a pointed top called a pyramiding. These were originally called “tekhenu” by the builders, the Ancient Egyptians. The Greeks who saw them used the Greek ‘obeliskos’ to describe them, and this word passed…
We have seen a couple of impressive architectural works of art in China, yet we didn’t see this one coming. The Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort joins these high tech, eye-catching architectural achievements and achieved international wow-coverage for its extraordinary ring-shaped design, which has been compared to both a horseshoe and a donut, and which loops…
Casa Batlló, located in the heart of Barcelona, is a living testament to the creative brilliance of Antoni Gaudí. This architectural masterpiece is not just a building but a symbol of art, culture, and history, offering an immersive experience that transcends traditional architecture. Architectural Brilliance and Symbolism The Richness of Details The design of Casa…
Despite popular belief, San Francisco doesn’t have the steepest road in the world (or even in the U.S. for that matter). Of course, what’s defined as “steepest” is certainly up for debate. But, Baldwin Street, located just a few minutes northeast of downtown Dunedin, New Zealand is reputed to be the world’s steepest residential street, according…
The architectural glory of European countries is represented by their magnificent castles. Here are 10 of the Most Famous Castles In Europe. Prague Castle, Czech Republic 10 Prague Castle, founded around 880 AD, is the largest medieval castle in Europe and was once the seat of the Kings of Bohemia. Today, the President of the…
Chefchaouen, a small town in northern Morocco, has a rich history, beautiful natural surroundings, and wonderful architecture. But what it’s most famous for are the vivid blue walls of many of the buildings. Founded in 1471, Chefchaouen began as a small Moorish fortress for exiles from Spain, gradually welcoming Jews and Christian converts as well.…
One of the many wonderful things about southern Spain is that there are so many little villages to discover. Andalucía, a rocky, sun-baked region on Spain’s southern coast, has its own character and its own specialties, which makes every trip an authentic experience. Instead of visiting only Málaga, Granada, Córdoba or Seville, try exploring the…
Defensive walls were built over the centuries to protect a city or settlement from potential aggressors. Beyond their defensive utility, many walls also had important symbolic functions, representing the status and independence of the communities they embraced. Nowadays these walls are UNESCO monuments visited by millions of people. These walls are silent witnesses of glorious…
This universe is curious. The world of stars, galaxies, and the cosmos has always intrigued human beings about their existence, history, as well as future. Thanks to scientific and technical research and advancement, now humans can easily gather information about the nature of the universe, the galaxies, and the stars. With that being said, the…
The most mysterious European era is none other than the Middle Ages, thanks to the diversified events which marked significant changes in the course of Europe’s fate, culminating in what we today know as Renaissance and Reformation. Starting from the time of the downfall of the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages have been always considered…
People traveling around the world return home with a stash of memories captured on their cameras and in the journals they keep. The beauty and hospitality of visited places remain etched in our memories. Sometimes, however, we end up in a city that is so polluted and noisy that the holiday becomes stressful rather than…
The word ‘castle’ is synonymous with images of thick walls, fortified towers, hilltop settings, and fairytales. The biggest castle in the world was built during the Middle Ages as residences and fortified cities by the nobility and royalty. Usually, they cover an extensive area because of their walls, fortifications, and moats. While most of the…
Hair raising ghost stories and death-defying experiences have always had their fair share of followers. There is something morbidly fascinating about the supernatural, especially ghost stories that have been passed down through the ages. These hair raising tales have gripped the imaginations of many a novelist and filmmaker. However, the truth behind some of these…