Osaka is a cosmopolitan city near the ancient capital, Kyoto, best known for its dynamic food and drinking culture, and famously outgoing people. Osaka is Japan’s second city, and on the surface might not seem like an off-the-beaten-path destination. Below are 10 things that will make even those who have already been there to revisit. Osaka…
From prisons with physical abuse, severe overcrowding and gang violence to luxurious and ecological prisons. Check out the 10 Most Bizarre Prisons in the World. San Pedro Prison, Bolivia 1 San Pedro prison, the biggest in Bolivia‘s main city, La Paz, holds around 3,000 dangerous inmates. in San Pedro, prisoners must buy their cells when…
People from all over the world are flocking to a cliff in Rio de Janeiro, to take death-defying adventure photos overlooking the ocean below. It all started in November 2015 when Luis Fernando Candela was photographed by his girlfriend and appeared to be hanging off a cliff above a 300 meter (1,000 ft) drop. Even the best hotels…
Germany’s largest cities like Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, and Frankfurt are different in unexpected ways, each with their own ‘personality’ shining through. But this time we decided to dive deeper into the German hinterland to find some of its undiscovered gems. Between the dense forests, the fertile valleys and the stunning splendor of the Alps,…
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…
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. 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 good thing. To gain…
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…
Situated just 48 km (30 miles) from the shore of Venezuela, Curaçao is one of the Dutch islands, part of the kingdom of the Netherlands in the South Caribbean Sea, just outside of the hurricane belt, which makes it a great spot to visit year-round. From astounding scuba diving experiences to breathtaking nature parks. With…
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…
A visit to the island city-state of Singapore is often a wonderful experience considering its unique nature. However, your stay won’t be short of some limitations since you will need to be cautious in every action that you take. Failure to be wary risks arrest and imprisonment. Below are some of the weird things that…
The Turks and Caicos Islands, a British overseas territory near the Bahamas in the Caribbean, consisting of 40 islands and cays, 8 of which are inhabited. It is arguably an excellent destination for divers and snorkelers and one of the most beautiful places in the world with over 370 km (230 miles) of nearly abandoned…
The Cayman Islands are an overseas British territory located on the Western Caribbean Sea, 145 km (90 miles) south of Cuba. The country is made up of 3 islands namely; Cayman Brac, Little Cayman, and Grand Cayman. It became famous in the 1980s for its rich offshore banking system and nowadays it is the world’s 5th largest financial center, only…