An impact crater, also known as meteorite crater is a crater created by a collision of a meteorite with the Earth surface. Our planet is dotted with 175 known impact craters that bear witness to occasional explosive encounters with large rocks from outer space, but surely our planet has endured more bashing than that in its history.…
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…
Geoglyphs are large artworks constructed by ancient civilizations on grounds which often can only be viewed from the air. Despite our best efforts, their actual purpose and the identity of their creators remain mysteries to this day. Listed below the World’s 9 Most Mysterious Geoglyphs. Sajama Lines, Bolivia 9 In a remote part of the Oruro…
Sure, there is only one real Venice, but there are dozens of other beautiful canal cities that offer plenty of charms of their own. There is something magical about urban waterways, especially when they are an integral part of everyday life. So let’s get started with the 11 Most Beautiful Canal Cities In The World. Annecy, France 11…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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 –…