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Ancient Fort of Chittorgarh. 10 Unseen and Natural Wonders of the World. The earth is such a beautiful place. It is filled with majestic views, beautiful people, and even hidden places which are not yet seen or visited. On this list, you would see a place that receives the most amount of rainfall down to the most unusual monasteries. These destinations are must-see, where human fascinations are literally gauged because of the uncommon points that trigger curiosity that result to appreciation of divine and natural beauty of the world. 10. Cherrapunji of India It is the Wettest Place on Earth. 9. The lake is shaped like a heart. 8. This is the largest stone carved Buddha on earth. 7. This one of a kind city located on a mountain ridge 2,400+ meters above sea level. 6. You have to gather enough courage that you can get once you see this cable car ride. 5.

Have you experienced four seasons in a day? 4. If you think nothing is impossible in this world, then, you have to see this rock formation for yourself. 3. 2. 1. This gorge is in the southern part of Spain. 6 unique places to swim — Celebrities, Current Events, Health & Fitness, Northwest Indiana Mom Blog. 17 Beautiful Sites You Have To See Before You Die. Photo 8- 12 NYC Rooftops That Take Drinking And Dining To New Heights. Venezuelas Mindblowing Dragon Falls. Some Bizzare and Odd things around us... Beauty of the nature lies in viewer’s eyes. A photograph is just a way to show or represent that beauty. Here is a bunch of some wonderful pictures which are not only the example of beautiful photography but are also a photograph of some miracles happening in the world.

You can also call it the creativity and innovation of photographer’s mind. I think it was at the peak while taking these pictures. Some photographs are just the example of wonder created by God. Some are really very cute and heart touching. I am simply in love with these photographs and I am sure you will too. Gibraltar Airport is one of the most extraordinary airports around the world. Morning Glory – kind of clouds observed in the Gulf of Carpentaria in northern Australia. The river above the river: Magdeburg Water Bridge, Germany. Heavy fog in Sydney, which enveloped the whole city. Skyscraper-Crescent Crescent Moon Tower (Dubai). Photo of storm in Montana, USA, 2010. In northwestern Montana, USA. Favelas of Brazil. Dubai. 12 Ghost Cities Where You Can Choose Your Own Adventure. 5 Pillars of the Abandoned World: Fallen Institutions, Lost Industry &More.

Time is the great equalizer, and as the world has advanced and science progressed, many great structures and institutions have dwindled or fallen. From industrial relics, giant skyscrapers and grand mansions left unfinished or unwanted, to abandoned religious, financial and urban structures , the changing nature of our time has given rise to an alternative urban landscape where the forgotten and the modern coexist. These five fascinating pillars of the abandoned world represent just a select few of those institutions. Originally named Chateau Miranda , this abandoned mansion was reportedly designed in 1866 by an English architect and resembles the setting of a gothic horror film. Once the grand residence of an affluent family, Chateau de Noisy was allegedly occupied by the Nazis during World War Two before becoming an orphanage.

Completed in 1924, this grand church was built to replace a temporary structure that had served St. Walk through "Your Rainbow Panorama" in Denmark. EmailEmail Now reaching the rainbow became possible with the new installation named “Your rainbow panorama” of the Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. The new project was opened on the 28th of May 2011 on the top of the ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum in Århus, Denmark.

Permanent circular vivid walkway of a 150 meters long, 3 meters wide by 3 meters high, gives a 360° colorful view of the city. Eliasson’s creation is 52 meters in diameter (approximate weight of 140 tons), mounted on the 12 columns which are resting on the steel construction on the roof level (around 100 tons). This artistic work stands over 50 meters above the street level and 3.5 meters above the renovated roof area, it is also available for recreational purposes with a spectacular city view, all interested can reach both roof terrace and panorama via stairs and elevators. [Sources: Olafur Eliasson, ARoS]

New York City's Hidden Subway Station. Deep in the belly of New York’s subway system, a beautiful untouched station resides that has been forgotten for years with only a limited few knowing of its existence. Stunning decoration with tall tiled arches, brass fixtures and skylights run across the entire curve of the station, almost a miniature imitation of Grand Central Station… But it sounds like something straight out of Harry Potter, right? It was opened in 1904, with the hope of making it the crowning glory of the New York subway system in elegant architecture and a place for commemorative plaques to honour the work that had resulted in such a successful underground mass transit system.

It was to be the original southern terminus of the first ‘Manhattan Main Line’; however the station was closed and boarded up in 1945. The reason for its closure was that newer longer cars were required to match the demand of passengers that passed through the system. The world's best secret islands. Looking for a romantic spot that's (almost) all yours? Here’s a list from our brand new Best in Travel 2011 guide to reignite your love affair with desert islands, with picks from across the globe. 1.

Torres Strait Islands, Australia Image by Killer White Fluff As far as you can go in Oz without falling off the map, the Torres Strait Islands are Australia as it might have been if Europeans had never arrived. Permits to visit outlying islands must be obtained at least one month in advance from the Torres Strait Regional Authority. 2. Image by ajari The idyllic Yaeyama Islands are tucked away at the very southern tip of the Japanese archipelago. Japan Transocean Air flies daily from Tokyo to Ishigaki, which is connected to the other islands by regular ferries. 3. Image by Antoine Hubert Most people have heard of Devil’s Island, but few would be able to stick a pin on a map. 4.

Image by hkinuthia It’s easy to see the appeal of tiny Ulleungdo. 5. Image by Fathzer 6. Image by hsuyo 7. 8. 9. 10 Beautiful Places In The World That Actually Exist. The Universal Packing List. 30 Best Earth Pictures of the Week - April 24th to May 01th, 2012. 1. The Blue Dragon by Steve Richards 2. Shore in Seychelles 3. Matterhorn Mountain, Switzerland 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Hostels Worldwide - Online Hostel Bookings, Ratings and Reviews. Incredible! Largest Swimming Pool in the World - Algarrobo, Chile. Incredible Cakes From Jeanne Zubov, Just Amazing for this Christmas 20... Einstein – The Smallest Horse, Guinness World Records Amazing Horrifying Photos Portraits of Team USA athletes in London 2012 Olympics Incredible! Largest Swimming Pool in the World – Algarrobo, Chile Posted on May 20, 2012 by Editorial Staff • 57 Comments San Alfonso del Mar resort in Algarrobo, Chile, has the largest swimming pool in the world. [ad1] [ad2] Ads by Google Filed Under: Big Picture ← Unique Photos From The Film Sets of Cult Movies A look at Olympic Tattoos → Latest Articles 57 Responses to Incredible! Glass walkway at china\'s tianmen mountain park. A glass walkway in china's tianmen mountain national park all photographs © dingyun juan, courtesy tianmenshan a new trail path in china's tianmen mountain national park offers visitors an unusual experience: the floor and rails of the pathway are composed of glass, offering walkers a vertigo-inducing look at the sheer drops and wilderness below. the walkway spans three feet wide, composed of glass 2.5-inches thick. measuring approximately 200 feet (61 meters) long, the walkway is raised almost a mile into the air at about 4700 feet (1430 meters), inviting comparisons to the grand canyon 'skywalk' in arizona, USA. the passage joins the west cliff at the yunmeng fairy summit, where tianmen mountain and zhang jiajie meet. visitors to the tianmen mountain bridge are requested to wear shoe covers to keep the glass transparent and clean. views looking down the 200-foot path visitors look out over the edge of the cliff known as 'heavenly gate mountain' a small lookout section.

100 little things that travel has taught me. Travel has been one of my most valuable teachers. Rather than sit in a classroom and learn about the world through a someone else’s eyes, I did it through adventures and misadventures, tears and laughter. I know I still have so much to discover, but here are some lessons that sometimes I had to learn the hard way. Some of them I already kinda knew, some I are silly, some are serious, some are obvious, and some are embarrassing. Maybe this collection will help open up new doors in your own life and own travels, and although we will all learn our own lessons, I hope maybe I will help someone avoid some of my mistakes (example: #14). 1. 21. 28. 43. 60. 80. 95.

What are some lessons you have learned from travel? Photo credits: katja hentschel: polaroid, laptop, insects, waterfall girl; mrsdkrebs: tattoo map, littlelakes: coconut, fmgbains: flowers, all others: author’s own * post written by Kyra Bramble. Kit Kat CHUNKY. Sound Science: World's Best Outdoor Music Venues. Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. Photo: redrocksonline.comThe Greek Theater in Los Angeles. Photo: BeverlyHillsPorches/FlickrSlane Castle in Meath, Ireland. Photo: Slane CastleHollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California.

Photo: USGSThe Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington. Live music rocks hardest in the open air, sonically speaking. “Outdoors there’s nothing for sound to bounce off of,” says Gary Ford, a live-sound reinforcer. When they’re inside arenas and stadiums, sound waves hit various surfaces—roofs, bleachers, concrete floors, and so on—and get deflected or absorbed. “Sound-wise, it’s easier,” says Mark Carlson, CEO of Sasquatch’s other sonic supervisor, Carlson Audio Systems. 10 of the best budget hotels in New York. Posted on: September 21st in Cool Hotels, Travel by Graham Padmore. Like this Post? The Big Apple may be one of the ultimate city break destinations – shopping, art, sightseeing and so much more. It’s also (like most major capital cities) unfortunately notoriously expensive. So for those wanting to maximise their spending money, you will have to seek out some good NYC budget hotels.

A good tip is to book as far in advance as possible, this way you’ll get the best price. The Gershwin This Manhattan midtown hotel is just a block away from 5th Avenue and close to both Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building. Prices from $32 a night.Check prices and availability for The Gershwin Hotel The Jane Once home to salty sailors and Titanic survivors, The Jane is a living work of art. Prices from $90 per night.Check prices and availability for The Jane The Pod Prices from $89 per night.Check prices and availability for The Pod Broadway Hotel and Hostel Holiday Inn Long Island Sohotel Condor Hotel. In pictures: romantic travel destinations.

The 10 best treks in the world. These 10 classic treks are for serious walkers. All of them require a sturdy pair of lungs, fit legs and a good amount of preparation. However, if you choose to go on any of these trails then you will be rewarded with experiences that last a lifetime. In no particular order: 1. GR20, France Image by Jean-Baptiste Bellet This demanding 15- day (168km, 104mi) slog through Corsica is legendary for the diversity of landscapes it traverses. 2. Image by funkz This 33km (20mi) ancient trail was laid by the Incas and is currently traversed by thousands each year. 3. Image by Crazy Joe Devola ‘The land of the Dogon people’ is one of Africa’s most breathtaking regions. 4. Image by lampertron Reaching a height of 5,545m (18,193ft) at Kala Pattar, this three-week trek is extremely popular with those who want to be able to say, ‘I’ve been to the base of the world’s highest mountain’. 5.

Image by Chandramohan Burly V Fewer folk trek on the Indian side of the world’s greatest mountain range. 6. 7. 8. 9. Great Places to Celebrate Earth Hour. Tonight at 8:30 pm nations around the world will be taking part in Earth Hour to take a stand against climate change. Started by the WWF in Australia, it has grown immensely since 2007 to become a global initiative. We all know that 1 hour of lights off won’t do much to save the planet, but we hope that it encourages people to make changes in their lifestyle and we thought we’d share a few ideas of types of travels that promote sustainability and encourage lights out every day. Rooms lit by Candlelight in Jordan Nestled in the heart of the Dana Nature Reserve of Jordan, the Feynan Eco-lodge inspires an eco-friendly lifestyle. Vegetarian meals are served under the light of the moon, rooms are lit by candles and the evening’s entertainment consists of laying on the roof sipping tea while you watch the stars dance in the night under the crystal clear sky.

Read more about Feynan in Jordan here. Traditional Ger in Mongolia There is nothing like stepping back in time when travelling in Mongolia. 12 Most Dangerous Tourist Attractions in the World! Living with Giraffes at Nairobi's Giraffe Manor. This luxury boutique hotel is not what you would expect from your standard vacation lodging! Located in Kenya, just about 12 miles outside of Nairobi, Giraffe Manor is 12 acres of private land and 140 acres of indigenous forest that is home to a herd of Rothschild Giraffe.

The website explains that the Giraffe Center, located on the Giraffe Manor grounds “was set up by AFEW (African Fund for Endangered Wildlife) as a breeding centre for the endangered Rothschild Giraffe, and has now evolved to operate conservation and educational programs for Kenyan school children. Giraffe Centre has preserved the original habitat intact for the giraffes and a variety of birds and animals including warthogs, hyenas and sometimes a leopard.” Built in 1932, the manor décor is a combination of traditional and modern, with a two-story entrance hall, majestic staircase, and immaculately furnished interiors. Guests are offered the opportunity to interact with the giraffes at all times of day.

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