There are approximately 160 metro systems in 55 countries worldwide. Sometimes referred to as subways, U-Bahns or undergrounds. With features like heated seats, WiFi access, and art-filled stations, metro systems sometimes become the attraction itself rather than just a way of transportation. The metro system with the longest route length in the world is in Shanghai; the busiest one is in Beijing and the one…
There are everyday hotels and there are extraordinary hotels. Take a break from the everyday hotels and get back to nature with one of these coolest treehouse accommodations that combine serenity with the pleasure of being immersed in nature. Check out our World’s 8 Coolest Treehouse Hotels and stay in a tree-house hotel along the beach or in a remote rainforest.…
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…
For those with bottomless purse and a cutting edge sense of style, these huge shopping avenues will be right their alley. From the Ginza in Tokyo to New York’s Fifth Avenue, here are the World’s Best 9 Shopping Streets Ginza, Tokyo, Japan 1 The Ginza is Japan’s biggest luxury shopping and entertainment district, featuring numerous department stores, boutiques. Ginza has…
Google is considering a new map tool that will offer help pronouncing difficult place names. But meanwhile, many cities and places will continue to suffer as people carelessly botch their names. Most of us will probably never be able to pronounce “Beijing” exactly the way that a native speaker might, at least we should try. Check out these 14 Places You…
So, as it turns out, there is actually hundreds of ghost towns dotted around the globe, places that seem to have been forgotten by mankind and even time itself. Take a scroll down this collection of creepy, awe-inspiring 10 Incredible Ghost Towns Worth Visiting. Varosha, Cyprus 1 Before the division of Cyprus in 1974, Varosha – a…
Today, we present to you a collection of buildings that have a quite unusual and bizarre appearance. From the ‘Elephant Building’ to the ‘Cell Phone Building’, this collection of The World’s 20 Weirdest Skyscrapers will certainly open your eyes. They are not only wonders of design but have also become a landmark in their countries. Fuji Tower, Tokyo…
There are lots of cities where it is good to be a cyclist, but some are a true paradise for two-wheelers. As more environmentally friendly methods of travel are being embraced throughout the world, a number of countries have begun to reinvest in one of the oldest means of travel: the bicycle. Our list of the…
Though they are falling farther behind to the e-book and the audio book, libraries were once central hubs of human intellectual progress. Over the centuries, kings and presidents have constructed them as symbols of knowledge, power, and wealth. For all lovers of books, these 10 Most Spectacular Libraries Around The World deserve to be cherished and revered.…
A museum is a place where people can explore objects of great artistic, historical and scientific values. If you’re trying to add a little culture into your life, this list might just be what you’ve been looking for. Even if you don’t understand all of it, you most likely will leave feeling impressed and amazed. From Paris’s Mona Lisa to New…
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…
Train travel, which was considered a great innovation once upon a time, is still a very important mode of transport. It offers travelers a chance to sit back and relax as they ride through some of the world’s most incredible scenery. As train commuters, people often walk in and out of the stations at a…
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.…
Since the dawn of history, men have tried to reach for the sky, or so we read in the famous myth of the Tower of Babel. Tall buildings have existed for hundreds of years, but during the 20th century, they reached new heights when skyscrapers began to pop up around the world. Men have used…
There are 196 countries in the world today, according to eight accepted criteria used to determine whether a place is an independent country (also known as a State) or not. From the word “Country” some may think of a large area of land with lots of people residing, but some of the countries on earth are so small…
The Japanese Maglev bullet train recently broke its own world record as the fastest train in the world by traveling at 604 kmph (374 mph) for nearly 11 seconds. Right now, the train is still only a prototype and we will have to wait until 2027 for it to be put into commercial transport between…
Stadiums are the synergy between engineering, art and entertainment. The need for better andm bigger stadiums has always resulted in some iconic infrastructures, several of which have become world famous landmarks. Check out the list below of the The World’s 15 Most Amazing Stadiums. Borisov Arena, Borisov, Belarus 1 Borisov Arena is the home stadium of FC…
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.
Most people say it is the people who live the cities that are the real attraction. However, cities themselves have much to offer or tell. Cities are like people, they all have a different personality. The most important is that every door, every street, square or park, they have all been witnesses to various moments…
Tunnels are some of the most amazing displays of engineering. They are laid through mountains and even water to meet the needs of highways and roads and they are definitely not the place for a car to break down. Check out the list of the Top 5 Longest Tunnels In The World. Lærdal Tunnel, Norway –…
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…
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…
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…
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…