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The Oceans. Spectacular Architecture in Spain [17 HDR Photos. Plaza Zorrilla, Valladolid (Spain)Spectacular architecture HDR photo: marcp_dmoz Some photographers like Marc love to take photos and then process them to generate HDR (high dynamic range) images. He’s from Spain and has an amazing eye and talent for capturing architecture. Here are 17 gorgeous examples that Marc took in the last year to help us take a virtual tour of Spain and admire the architectural beauty that can be found there. [17 Pictures] Hint: Use “J” and “K” keys to navigate from picture to picture. Church of San Manuel and San Benito in Madrid (Spain)Spectacular architecture photo: marcp_dmoz Hanging Houses – Casas Colgadas, Cuenca (Spain)Spectacular architecture HDR photo: marcp_dmoz Plaza Mayor, Salamanca (Spain)Spectacular architecture photo: marcp_dmoz Plaza Mayor, Salamanca (Spain)Spectacular architecture HDR 2 photo: marcp_dmoz Crystal Palace – Palacio de Cristal, Parque del Retiro, MadridSpectacular architecture HDR photo: marcp_dmoz St.

How to Travel Full-Time for $17,000 a Year (or Less!) Wise Bread Picks For the last five years, I've been traveling the world full-time, and for less money than I've ever spent (and I'd wager less money than most people would spend) to live in one place. My worldly possessions fit into one bag (just larger than carry-on size) and a backpack containing my laptop and computer gear. This small entourage (weighing less than 45 pounds in total) comes with me as I wander around the world, sometimes quickly, but mostly slowly. In 2011 alone, I traversed 13 countries and over 45,360 miles. What if I told you it wasn't? Believe it. How to Keep Your Travel Costs Low Of course, I could travel for way more than $17,000/year. Here are a few of my secrets. Don't Pay for Accommodations In the entire year of 2011, I paid $173 for accommodation.

Work-Trade/Volunteer There are lots of creative opportunities to work in trade for your accommodation (and sometimes food) and enjoy a more immersive travel experience. Hospitality Exchange House/Pet-Sitting Travel Slowly. 10 Weird and Mysterious Places on Earth. Digg 1. Mystery Spot Mystery Sport is a tourist attraction near Santa Cruz, California, famous because of its disrespect to the laws of physics and gravity.

The odd cabin, although seems like lying on flat ground, makes those who enter inside swinging all the time. 2. The question about the triangle that swallows ships, planes and all the people with them still waits for its answer. 3. Socotra is archipelago the Horn of Africa and Arabic Peninsula, but the main island of Socotra is 95% of the whole landmass, while the rest is just small islands. 4. Mount Roraima is located on the triple border point between Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela. 5. Rio Tinto is located in south-western Spainand originates from Sierra Morena mountains of Andalusia. 6. The Fly Geyser, near Gerlach, Nevada, is strange because it somehow grows up. 7. McMurdo Dry Valleys are located on Antarctica but, believe it or not, they lack snow. 8. 9. 10. Racetrack Playa in California is well known due to its sailing stones. Volunteer in Costa Rica: Find Free & Cheap Volunteer Opportunities in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is a small Central American state covered mostly in tropical rainforests and boasting a number of national parks.

The country is so serious about its natural reserves that a third of its area comes under protected region. As a Volunteer in Costa Rica, you will be well positioned to see the progress that the country is making in becoming a top ecotourism hub. You will also be able to explore the varied microclimates made up of beautiful places. If you want to save money and serve this country, the best way is to come as a volunteer by taking advantage of the volunteer deals offered by a number of companies. Displaying 432 postings/programs This wonderful beach town on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica holds many surprises.With its laid back attitude and Caribbean life style there’s still plenty to do when you are not volunteering,… The healthcare system in Costa Rica is relatively well developed. These sites are chosen due to the influx of turtles to these locations.

Arcadia, WI-FI, sea in Odessa. Visit Norway 360 Panorama Sky Cam - Geiranger/Aalesund. Tipping Etiquette Around the World. Nerdy Day Trips. Add Your Day Trip Once you're happy with your pin position, you can save it to the map for everyone to see. Pin position cannot be changed later, so please take care to place it correctly.I am finished - place my spot. Please click on the map to drop your pin.If you get it wrong, you can move it by dragging the new pin to where you want it Once you're happy with the new pin position, please click I'm Finished, and the administrators will be notified of the change request.I am finished - request chqnge.

Please click on the map to identify where you think it should actually be.If you get it wrong, you can move it by dragging the new pin to where you want it Too many spots! There are too many nerdy spots to show you (Over 1000!) Seat Map American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Vers. 1 (M80) Business Class Tickets | Cheap Business Class Tickets | First Class. 22 Incredible Photos of Faraway Places. Thailand Chances are you already know Steve McCurry as the man who took one of the most iconic photos of our time. It was of a 12-year-old Afghan refugee girl who's piercing green eyes told us her harrowing story. The image itself was named "the most recognized photograph" in the history of the National Geographic magazine and her face became famous as the cover photograph on their June 1985 issue.

Beyond just that one photo, McCurry has shot over a million images spanning 35 years. More than anything, he is one of a few that has that amazing ability to capture stories of our shared human experience. As he says, “Most of my images are grounded in people. I look for the unguarded moment, the essential soul peeking out, experience etched on a person’s face. Looking through his large body of work, we get to experience fantastic faraway places we can only dream about visiting. Afghanistan Sri Lanka Yemen Tibet Cambodia India Burma Steve McCurry.