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…
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,…
Okunoshima is a tiny island, located off the coast of Hiroshima, that was used as a secret army base and the site of Japan’s secret chemical-weapons-production factory during World War II. From 1929 to 1945, more than 7,000 tons of poison gas were manufactured on the remote island, and the program was shrouded in secrecy.…
Botanical gardens are dedicated to the beautiful world of flora. They are often run by universities or scientific research organizations. Their role is to maintain documented collections of living plants for the purposes of conservation, scientific research, display, and education. With over 1,775 botanical gardens around the world, it was not so easy to pick the 10…
Antarctica is not only the fifth largest of all continents, but it is also the highest and windiest continent. There are basically two kinds of people wandering around the South Pole: (Santa and his elves are not some of them) those who live there due to scientific research and tourists. Nobody lives in Antarctica permanently…
The Mediterranean is one of my favorite spots in the world. You never know what new gem you will find throughout the journey. This time, I went to Turkey to visit the dazzling city of Pamukkale located in southwestern Anatolia.[booking_product_helper shortname=”pamukkale”] Pamukkale, which in Turkish means “Cotton Castle”, is a fantastic spectacle, made up of petrified…
The world’s largest countries provide a beautiful snapshot of the variety of geography, climate and wildlife on the planet. Here is a listing of the Top 10 Largest Countries On Earth by area, in both square kilometers and square miles.The world’s ten biggest countries by size are ranked based on information from the CIA World…
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…
Nearly every major city in the developed world has skyscrapers, which are the most visible signs of a nation’s progress. Thanks to a stronger economy and better understanding about the benefits of tall buildings, many cities around the globe are now looking up, with new towers rising high above their skylines. Some of them are…
Surrounded by natural beauty such as mountains, glaciers, and vast wildlife, visitors to Alaska have the opportunity to relax and enjoy themselves as well as an adventure-filled trip. Alaska offers myriad settings for outdoor enthusiasts to explore. No other place promises such easy and overwhelming immersion in the wild world like this. Here is our…
Lapland, the largest and northernmost region of Finland, is truly a wonderful and magical place. Its unique nature, diverse activities and fascinating attractions offer unique holiday experiences throughout the year. Here is our list of the Top 8 Things To Do In Lapland. [booking_product_helper shortname=”lapland”] Santa Claus Village 1 The Santa Claus Village is an amusement park…