No matter where you go in the world, there are always those bad elements eager to scam you and ruin you vacation. You would be surprised at how many tourists fall victim to scams while traveling, some may seem pretty obvious while others are very elaborate and ingenious tricks. Nothing worse than getting scammed to…
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…
Online shopping may be the in thing these days, but it can never replace the real thing. For the die-hard shopaholics, there’s nothing better than spending the day at the mall. With so much to see and do at the malls, a day out at the shopping complex is an experience in itself. From theme…
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…
Many cities welcome and embrace the LGBTQ community. These cities have, in fact, improved and grown economically by attracting one of the most important and influential social groups of the 21st century. Chains of hotels, restaurants, bars, pubs, clothing stores, and spas cater to a new segment, always looking for the best. And by adding…
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 and today covers all topics, from science to business to global issues, in more than 100 languages. The ’15 Most Inspiring TED Talks On Travel’ serves as amazing food for thought for all.
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…
Whether planted deliberately with a hope that the trees grow eventually into a tunnel or trees that have taken off at will to form an incredible tunnel is impossible to argue that the beauty of tree tunnels is nothing short of spectacular.
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…
The sight of a waterfall cascading from a height is one of the most captivating natural wonders in the world. Actually, it’s breathtaking to witness water hitting the rocks or splashing in all directions. Possibly, you can relate to a city or a beach or any other tourist attraction by visiting similar places near you.…
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…
A zoo is a managed space for animals created for the sole purpose of wildlife conservation and the education of people. Actually, there are many zoos in the world that conserve and breed rare and endangered species. These places also create awareness about behavior, living conditions, and the breeding of animals. Check out our list…
More than a list, the following is a tribute to these fearless guardians of the world. Find out which are the 5 Oldest Trees In The World. 5 Gran Abuelo, Chile – 3,640 The Alerce is a common name for Fitzroya cupressoides, a towering tree species native to the Andes mountains. There is almost no telling how old…
Join us on a journey through surreal and intensely colored landscapes and take a look at some of the strangest and most vibrant sights in the world. There is no Photoshop here, these color-drenched images are all one-of-a-kind feasts for the eyes and WOW Travel has witnessed many of them itself. Enjoy the 50 Most…
Northern lights, or the Aurora Borealis, are one of the world’s most dazzling natural phenomenons. It is said to be a truly fantastic experience and very awe inspiring. During the Aurora season many people visit areas including Alaska, Iceland and Norway for a holiday vacation, in the hope of catching this amazing natural wonder of the world.…
Real cultural diversity results from the interchange of ideas, products, and influences. In the modern world sometimes road interchanges have led to major cultural development and bonanza. People cross our paths everyday and they say there is always a reason why. Nowadays, civil engineering has made those paths to cross in a smarter, efficient, more…
Whether we like it or not, our eyes can play tricks on us. Even if we know something is an illusion, it’s difficult not to be fooled. Forced Perspective photography is used to make us believe that certain objects are smaller or larger than they really are. It’s the manipulation of the human visual perception; some call…
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…
Volcanic eruptions are a result of glowing hot magma being forced up from the mantle through vents in the earth’s crust. They are active, dangerous, sometimes causing devastating results, but also creating a fertile soil around them. The volcanoes have been worshiped and feared for ages blasting billions of tons of ash and lava into the…
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…
By definition, a sand dune is a mount or hill of sand that lies behind the part of the beach affected by tides. They are formed over many years when windblown sand is trapped by beach grass or other stationary objects. Only Mother Nature can sculpt some incredible works of art and create one of earth’s most inspiring…
A funicular is like a cross between a cable car and a roller coaster that goes up and down a hill or mountain by various methods of propulsion from water to electric. These unusual modes of transport are pretty cool and since the Middle Ages, they have helped us reach the tops. Here is a…