Magic Beauty Of Italian Coastal Cities I think you would not refuse to live in any of these towns in Italy. There’s a calm, picturesque, sunny and these cities are located near the azure sea. Just paradise! Vernazza – one of five localities of the Cinque Terre. As in most of the national park, in Vernazza prohibited movement of road transport. Portofino – small fishing town located in the province of Genoa. Atrani – a municipality in Italy, located in the region of Campania, is subject to the administrative center of Salerno. Ravello – a popular resort. Sorrento. Rapallo – a resort city (since 1957) on the Ligurian coast, the waters of the bay of the same name, to the south-east of Genoa. Lerici. Castiglioncello, a small town in Italy, Tuscany. Manarola – a small fishing village in Liguria, northern Italy.
Amalfi Coast Italy Photography Positano - a charming stop for lunch along the Amalfi Coast There’s more to Italy than Rome and Tuscany. Have you seen the Amalfi Coast? Typical pottery sold along the seaside town of the Amalfi coast The cliffs of Sorrento, one of the main towns along the coast The ancient streets of Pompeii - an easy stop along the Circumvesuviana Train The hill town of Positano Cook up some dishes at Mami Camilla's cooking school near Sorrento Beach cabanas in Sorrento - a popular beach in the summer The villagers (plaster cast) of Pompeii caught in the eruption The Sorrento coastline is a boating paradise Old door in Positano Get out of Rome and visit the Amalfi Coast! For more great information on the Amalfi Cost – check out Italylouge.com For information on the Mami Camilla’s cooking school check out Mami Camilla and tell them you saw it on Ottsworld!
We're Obsessed With This Easy DIY Artwork Project (& You'll Be, Too!) UPDATE: The long weekend is the perfect time to start some new projects, so why not try this awesome (and so easy) artwork DIY? This story was originally published on July 25. If there are two things that have been commanding our attention lately, they're cool artwork and chevron prints. Inspired by the work of artist Nancy Ramirez, two stellar Refinery29 interns collaborated on this easy-does-it way to spice up an empty wall. From the moment we spied this Nancy Ramirez painting on Pinterest, we were smitten. To do this project, you'll need: A canvas, in any size you choose Painter's tape Acrylic paints in your preferred colors, plus one bottle of white paint A paintbrush (or two, if you'd rather alternate brushes than wash one between colors) Scissors A disposable plate, wax paper, or scrap cardboard to use as a palette Paper towels or a drop cloth to cover your work area Assemble your paints and squeeze a quarter-size amount of each color onto your palette. Et voilà!
10 Great American Vacation Destinations for Nature Lovers Photo: Johnf728/Creative Commons Scientists say that time spent in nature can make us happier and kinder, which sounds exactly how I want my kids to be during a family vacation. If you're hoping for some time to reconnect with loved ones and Mother Nature, book a flight or take a drive to these naturally beautiful destinations. 1. Photos: Britt Reints The Lake Mead National Recreational Area is just a few miles outside of Boulder City, Nevada and backs up to the famous Hoover Dam. 2. A few hours south of Salt Lake City, you'll find a sandy haven for outdoor adventurers. 3. What makes Santa Rosa such a treat for nature lovers is the variety of scenery available. 4. Skidaway Island State Park is a great place for an inexpensive family vacation. 5. Photo: Domenico Salvagnin/Creative Commons This is the grandmother of nature-loving vacation destinations. 6. Photo: Jasen Miller/Creative Commons If crowds aren't your thing, discover this small town on the shores of the Lake Dillon Reservoir. 7.
10 of the Most Beautiful Castles in Italy Scaligero Castle on Lake Garda Not all ruins and churches, Italy has some of the most beautiful castles in Europe! Here’s our list, in photos, of the 10 prettiest castles in Italy. Fortress of San Nicola, Tremiti Islands Castle on one of Puglia's Tremiti islands This sun-soaked clifftop castle is located on the island of San Nicola di Tremiti, in the Adriatic Sea. Aragonese Castle, Ischia Castello Aragonese, near Ischia Located on a tiny volcanic island connected to the island of Ischia by a 720-foot bridge, the Castello Aragonese dates back to the 5th century B.C. Castell’Arquato, Emilia-Romagna This 8th-century fortress isn’t just a castle, but a town—just as it would have been 1,000 years ago, when castle walls surrounded the hamlet to protect it from invaders. Scaligero Castle, Lake Garda Scaligero Castle, at Lake Garda Belfort Castle, Trentino Belfort Castle in Trentino Castles are thick on the ground in the region around Trento, but Belfort Castle may be one of the most romantic.
Real Estate Envy: Manhattan’s Most Majestic Home + 9 More Jaw-Dropping Properties — Domaine Cruising the neighborhood for open houses is one of our favorite Sunday activities, but since our wheels can only go so far in a single afternoon, we look to someone who has her ears to the ground on real estate happenings nationwide. Alex Brunkhorst, LA-based agent and founder of Bungalux, gives us the scoop on the hottest homes on the market around the country, as well as her professional opinion on why we should consider relocating to Montana, St. Barth’s, and eight fantastic locations in between. Photographs: Courtesy Bungalux By: Julia Millay Walsh
carnovsky RGB Color est e pluribus unus RGB is a work about the exploration of the “surface’s deepness”. RGB designs create surfaces that mutate and interact with different chromatic stimulus. Carnovsky's RGB is an ongoing project that experiments with the interaction between printed and light colours. The resulting images are unexpected and disorienting. The colors mix up, the lines and shapes entwine becoming oneiric and not completely clear. See the Wallpapers collections available: 20 overlooked national landmarks in the US AMERICA IS LARGE, with tons of landmark sites beyond Niagara, Mt. Rushmore, and the Statue of Liberty. Scroll down to see inspiring photos of 20 places you might not have heard of, and the household names they’ve potentially been displaced by.
Villa Vals If you're in Switzerland and looking for a nice place to stay, Villa Vals might just be your thing. The holiday house is created by Bjarne Mastenbroek and Christian Müller, respectively of architectural offices SeARCH and CMA. To avoid disturbing nature the villa is totally integrated into the landscape and only the entrance is visible. For the interior the duo decided upon traditional contemporary Dutch design, creating a natural, serene environment. www.villavals.ch
Holidays 2014: 8 Must-Visit Destinations That Have Made Us Want To Book A Holiday Today January blues got you fantasising about your next big escape? Well don't book anything until you read this... and prepare for your 2014 holiday to be extra special. 1. Glasgow Now hear us out, because Glasgow could be this summer's perfect mini-break destination. The Commonwealth Games hit Glasgow in July and travel insiders expect a resulting year-long buzz in this friendly city, which boasts a vibrant art, theatre and music scene. 2. Peru has always been popular with tourists wanting to explore Machu Picchu and the lost world of the Incas, but the new London trend for Peruvian cuisine has created an added buzz for 2014. 3. Japan has always been on our must-visit wish list but has never been considered a particularly affordable long-haul destination. 4. 2014 is going to be a big year for Brazil, with the World Cup set to kick off in June. 5. Turkey has always been a popular summer holiday destination thanks to its gorgeous beaches and almost-guaranteed great weather. 6. 7. 8.
14 places to fall in love with France By Madeleine Wilson Secluded beaches, UNESCO buildings, fairytale castles… coming right up. France has a rich and diverse heritage with both architectural and natural treasures to ogle. From the stunning aquamarine gorges of Verdon to the proud medieval city of Carcassonne, we have put together a list of 14 beautiful spots in France, each with their own je ne sais quoi, that promise to spark a lifelong romance! 1. Normandy Several cliffs form what is commonly called the “falaises d’Etretat,” great white chalk cliffs that depict perhaps one of the most famous and beautiful landscapes in France. The little village of Etretat is also very picturesque. 2. Loir-et-Cher Who has not heard of the beautiful Chateau de Chambord! 3. Var, Alpes de Haute Provence The Gorges du Verdon are something of a natural wonder with the turquoise waters of the Verdon Rivers flowing through the giant canyon surrounded by limestone cliffs. 4. Languedoc-Roussillon 5. 6. Yvelines 7. Arles 8. 9. Corsica 10. 11. Calvados
Lofoten Location of Lofoten in Norway Lofoten (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈluːfuːtən]) is an archipelago and a traditional district in the county of Nordland, Norway. Though lying within the Arctic Circle, the archipelago experiences one of the world's largest elevated temperature anomalies relative to its high latitude. Etymology[edit] Lofoten (Norse Lófót) was originally the old name of the island Vestvågøya. The first element is ló (i.e., "lynx") and the last element is derived from Norse fótr (i.e., "foot"), as the shape of the island must have been compared with a foot of a lynx. History[edit] Stockfish has been exported from Lofoten for at least 1,000 years "[T]here is evidence of human settlement extending back at least 11,000[ yrs in Lofoten, and] the earliest archaeological sites ... are only about 5,500 [yrs] old, at the transition from the early to late Stone Age." The town of Vågan (Norse Vágar) is the first known town formation in northern Norway. Geography[edit] WikiMiniAtlas Films[edit]