Over the last few years, several popular travel destinations have doubled their efforts to circumvent widespread cigarette use. For instance, Barcelona has implemented a comprehensive smoking ban that penalizes individuals who pollute the environment with tobacco products. Down the line, a €30 ($32) fine is also expected for beach-goers who don’t refrain from smoking. Currently, 3,514 beaches…
Where there is no temple there shall be no homes. Where there are no homes there are no people. Temples are the living proof of ancient, rich, both extinct and extant civilizations. Call it a chapel, church, mosque, pagoda, shrine, synagogue or cathedral, a temple is an excellent place to start learning and understanding a…
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.
From the lovely African beehive huts to modern geodesic ones, domes are marvels of invention and beauty. A dome is an architectural element resembling a sphere’s upper, hollow half. The use of domes is considered a sign of tradition in any nation. From early Mesopotamia to Roman, Persian, and even Chinese architecture, you can find domes…
Online shopping may be the in thing these days, but it can never replace the real thing. For the die-hard shopaholics, there’s nothing better than spending the day at the mall. With so much to see and do at the malls, a day out at the shopping complex is an experience in itself. From theme…
Bridges, cliffs, towers, and falls offer such magnificent views. However, they sometimes attract people who want to commit suicide. According to the World Health Organization, one person dies from suicide every 40 seconds. As a matter of fact, suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-19 years-old. Unfortunately, many suicides happen at beautiful…
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 we visited Amritsar, the holy city of the SIkh people, and we simply fail in love with them!. Anywhere you go you see warm and peaceful people. Who Are They 1 Sikhism is a monotheistic faith founded by Guru Nanak who was born in 1469 to a Hindu family. Sikhism, which began in India’s…
Have you ever wanted to visit beautiful cemeteries to experience the thrill of such haunting grounds? Beautiful cemeteries offer a rich history into a specific region beyond the most obvious phenomenon, death. Here’s a breakdown of a few cemeteries you shouldn’t hesitate to visit to take your traveling experience to the highest level. St. Andrews…
Watching a film was once considered a novelty as very few places for screening films existed. The very first successful theater to permanently screen films was the Nickelodeon in Pittsburgh in 1905. From the screening of the first feature-length multi-reel film in 1906, films and cinemas have evolved tremendously. From the initial black and white…
Buddhist monasteries generally called ‘viharas’ have been around for centuries. They first came into existence around the fourth century BC as retreat centers during the wet season. Monks and nuns were restricted from moving around too much during this three-month period to prevent any disturbance to the growth of plants and also to protect them…
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…
It was in the 1960s that the hippie culture made its way into the world. It was all about free souls who wandered around the world without any worldly attachments. And let us say, what an amazing thought and lifestyle it must be! Slowly and steadily, one wanderer met another, gradually forming a group that…
Who doesn’t love a great party, especially when it’s celebrated outdoors on a huge scale! Festivals around the world have grown from small community gatherings to some of the most happening events in the world. Most festivals have a religious angle to them but there are many that have their origins in folklore and agriculture,…
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.…
Over many centuries, great artists have provided humanity with stunning statues, each having a story to tell. These statues are considered to be beautiful, distinctive and a symbol of different cultures and traditions, but most importantly they have educated, inspired and moved us for centuries and continue to influence our understanding of the world. Here are the Top…
Thousands have lived without love, not one without water. Water has been and will always be a crucial element in our lives. Without water we simply cannot exist. Not everyone is lucky enough to live near the sea, a river or a lake, therefore men have created ways to bring water to them and one…
Although religion is playing a less prominent role in civilization nowadays, churches, cathedrals and basilicas still play a very important role in the landscapes of most cities around the world. Some of the most beautiful and inspiring creations in the world are churches, and regardless of our religious beliefs and affiliation, anyone can appreciate churches…
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…
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,…
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…
Rock-cut caves provided the first abode to ancient man. Whenever he felt the need for a secure place safe from invading enemies or natural calamities, he found his stronghold in these caves. With tools and architectural expertise at his disposal, he would carve out beautiful castles, temples, and cities from rocks, caves, and mountains from…