For hundreds of years the houses of the tiny village of Júzcar in the Spanish province of Andalucía, were whitewashed. Nowadays it is the World’s first Smurf Village. [booking_product_helper shortname=”juzcar”] In 2010, Júzcar was chosen by Sony Pictures as the setting for the premiere of their new film “The Smurfs 3D”. Sony Pictures made a terrible movie, but did one…
Muslims in the past and even today have made use of local artisans and architects to create beautiful, magnificent mosques. The architecture of mosques depends on where you are and when the mosque was built, and there are many different styles. Here is a list of the 10 Most Beautiful Mosques In The World. Qolşärif Mosque,…
Any American will tell you that the United States is a patriotic country, and visiting the US while they celebrate the American Independence Day on Fourth of July is an outstanding experience where fireworks, barbecues and parades are everywhere. If you are in the mood for a patriotic vacation, we put together this list of…
Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is a tiny volcanic island halfway between Oceania and South America, at the southeasternmost point of the Polynesian triangle. Easter Island is mostly famous for the Moai, massive human figures carved from stone by the Rapa Nui people between 1250 and 1500 AD. The 887 giant Moai statues…
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…
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…
Nothing beats the thrill of your first childhood theme park visit. Millions of visitors to the world’s most popular theme parks agree: these rides, shows, and costumed characters are worth the waits. Enjoy our list of the 10 Best Amusement Parks In The World. Magic Kingdom, Orlando, Florida 1 Magic Kingdom is the place where every…
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…
Mongolia lies in central Asia between Siberia and China, at an average of 1,500 meters (5,800 ft) above sea level. It is the least densely populated country on the planet, a vast country with endless grassland, evergreen trees and rugged mountains. However, 45% of the Mongolian population lives in the busy capital, Ulaanbaatar, where life is a lot…
One of the most remote and beautiful places on earth and a world heritage site, comprising of 13 major volcanic islands (and more than 40 smaller islands). The Galápagos Islands are a series of volcanic islands that straddle either side of the Equator about 926 km (575 miles) west of Mainland Ecuador. Having literally risen from…
We have gathered in a list the top 11 most spectacular pools from around the globe. Take a look at what these hotels have to offer: Alila Diwa Goa 1 Take a dip in this beautiful lap pool at this luxury resort in India. Hotel Caruso Belvedere 2 Located in Italy, this beautiful hotel is…
These are the 12 largest pools in the world in terms of total swimming area. The average Olympic-sized swimming pool measures around 0.12 hectares. This makes the largest of these pools, City Stars, around the size of a hundred Olympic swimming pools. 4 of the 12 World’s Biggest Swimming Pools are in Chile. This is…
Skiing was once considered a luxury pastime, only accessible to the wealthiest of winter-enthusiasts. Nowadays, skiing is a popular winter sport enjoyed by the masses, which draws various crowds to the different ski resorts in the mountains around the world. It’s no surprise either, since skiing and other winter sports are great fun. When paired…
Being an architect indeed takes a lot of creativity, skills and imagination. No wonder why many bigger architectural buildings soon get a nickname of wonders – indeed then sometimes you look at some buildings, it literally takes your breath away. If one day you are planning on visiting them don’t forget to charge your camera –…
Up in the highest mountain ranges of Portugal resides a mysterious giant hole at Covão dos Conchos, Serra da Estrela, that looks like it opens up into the very core of the Earth. Although we would love to let our imagination dream up what could possibly be lurking down inside that hole, Covão dos Conchos…
Nowadays, everyone’s dream is to be independent. We all look for a way to do things ourselves. To cook a gourmet dinner at home, to assemble a 50 piece closet, to sew a beautiful dress, to build a house, you name it. One can learn to do everything online. However, to travel alone around the…
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…
For globetrotters who only stay at the very best hotels, here are the 10 Unimaginable Luxury Hotels Opening Soon. Gangneung Resort Hotel, South Korea 1 In anticipation of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, Seoul-based architecture firm Planning Korea has designed a one-of-a-kind seaside resort in Gangneung, inspired by the ecological structure of plankton. Planning Korea’s…
Corruption has been a part of human societies since the oldest of times. Nowadays it is still a major problem around the world but more countries are improving than worsening and the United States and the United Kingdom have reached their best rankings ever according to recent findings. Find out which countries scored the best in the…
Holding the title of the world’s southernmost city, Ushuaia is flanked by the most southern point of the Andes Mountain range. If you are interested in hopping on a boat to Antarctica, it is from Ushuaia that you would do so! The end of the world is an incredible place with many activities like taking…
A World Heritage Site is a place (such as a building, city, complex, desert, forest, island, lake, monument, or mountain) that is listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). These globally recognized sites are very important and as such, they are typically the world’s most intriguing sites to visit for travelers. There…
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…
These surreal and out-of-this-world photos will make you feel like you are on another planet. Luckily, they are just a plane ride away. Enjoy our list of the 11 Places That Look Like From Another World. Paro Taktsang, Bhutan 1 Paro Taktsang is Bhutan’s most iconic landmark and religious site. The name Taktsang translates to…
People say that singing is the key to a long life. Perhaps this is the secret of these 11 countries we will tell you about. Regardless of all the problems the world faces these days, the inhabitants of these countries have managed to find the secret to live more years. It may be due to…