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10 Most Beautiful Natural Swimming Pools in the World

10 Most Beautiful Natural Swimming Pools in the World
As the mercury rises it’s hard not to daydream about taking a dip in the cool, crystal-clear blue-green waters of some imagined paradise. These photos of 10 most beautiful natural swimming spots around the world, from a deadly pool atop 360-foot falls to a mirage-like oasis in the desert of Arizona, will have you booking a flight or at least searching for a cool swimming hole close to home. 1. Within the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi River is the Little River, which plunges into the canyon and then meanders through it for 12 miles, offering up a number of beautiful swimming holes that are popular with locals in the heat of summer. ‘Hippie Hole’ 2. This is a beautiful natural lagoon with pristine water and resembles a swimming pool carved into rocks. 3. Located in the Eco-archeological Park Ik Kil, just 3 km from Chichén Itzá and Pisté. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. This one is a little more commercial. but spectacular nonetheless. 10.

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Amazing Places Preachers Rock, Preikestolen, Norway Blue Caves - Zakynthos Island, Greece Skaftafeli - Iceland Plitvice Lakes – Croatia Crystalline Turquoise Lake, Jiuzhaigou National Park, China Four Seasons Hotel - Bora Bora Ice skating on Paterswoldse Meer, a lake just South of the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. Marble Caves, Chile Chico, Chile The Gardens at Marqueyssac Ice Canyon - Greenland Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada Multnomah Falls, Oregon Seljalandsfoss Waterfall on the South Coast of Iceland Petra - Jordan (at night) Verdon, Provence, France Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia Norway Alesund Birdseye of City Benteng Chittorgarh, India Riomaggiore, Italy Keukenhof Gardens - Netherlands. Sky Lantern Festival - Taiwan. Mount Roraima - Venezuela. Seychelles East Iceland. Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. New York City.

Brainsmart - Faces Game Amazing Places To Experience Around The Globe (Part 1) Preachers Rock, Preikestolen, Norway Blue Caves - Zakynthos Island, Greece Skaftafeli - Iceland Plitvice Lakes – Croatia Crystalline Turquoise Lake, Jiuzhaigou National Park, China Four Seasons Hotel - Bora Bora Ice skating on Paterswoldse Meer, a lake just South of the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. Marble Caves, Chile Chico, Chile The Gardens at Marqueyssac Ice Canyon - Greenland Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada Multnomah Falls, Oregon Seljalandsfoss Waterfall on the South Coast of Iceland Petra - Jordan (at night) Verdon, Provence, France Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia Norway Alesund Birdseye of City Benteng Chittorgarh, India Riomaggiore, Italy Keukenhof Gardens - Netherlands. Sky Lantern Festival - Taiwan. Mount Roraima - Venezuela. Seychelles East Iceland. Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. New York City.

Lamu Lamu or Lamu Town is a small town on Lamu Island, which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. Lamu, situated 341 kilometres (212 mi) by road northeast of Mombasa, is the headquarters of Lamu County and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lamu is Kenya's oldest continually inhabited town, and was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa, founded in 1370. The town contains the Lamu Fort on the seafront, which commenced construction under Fumo Madi ibn Abi Bakr, the Sultan of Pate, and was completed after his death in the early 1820s. History[edit] Early history[edit] Lamu Town on Lamu Island is Kenya's oldest continually inhabited town, and was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa. Today, the majority of Lamu's population is Muslim.[2] The town was first attested in writing by an Arab traveller Abu-al-Mahasini who met a Judge from Lamu visiting Mecca in 1441. "Golden Age"[edit] Colonial period[edit] Modern Lamu[edit] Economy[edit]

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5 Delightfully Non-touristy Things to Do in Tuscany « On The Road with Economy Car Hire On The Road with Economy Car Hire Favoured for its rolling green pastures, divine cuisine and of course its many intriguing landmarks, there are many things to do in Tuscany, which is why it is one of the most popular regions for visitors to Italy. With such an action packed itinerary taking in the likes of the Leaning Tower of Pisa or the Uffizi Art Gallery in Florence, many never venture further afield and thus may leave with the opinion that the area is touristy and packed with people. This is not always the case however; many areas of Tuscany are rarely ever visited by anyone but locals. Minicruise of the Tuscan archipelago Despite being blessed with a beautiful coastline, many of Tuscany’s visitors are too preoccupied with the delights of the cities and towns to truly explore it and it seems that few people are aware of the stunning Tuscan archipelago that lies just off the shore. Vie Cave Long before the Romans made an appearance in Italy, an ancient civilisation by the name of the Etruscans called Tuscany home.

Amazing Places To Experience Around The Globe (Part 1) Preachers Rock, Preikestolen, Norway Blue Caves - Zakynthos Island, Greece Skaftafeli - Iceland Plitvice Lakes – Croatia Crystalline Turquoise Lake, Jiuzhaigou National Park, China Four Seasons Hotel - Bora Bora Ice skating on Paterswoldse Meer, a lake just South of the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. Marble Caves, Chile Chico, Chile The Gardens at Marqueyssac Ice Canyon - Greenland Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada Multnomah Falls, Oregon Seljalandsfoss Waterfall on the South Coast of Iceland Petra - Jordan (at night) Verdon, Provence, France Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia Norway Alesund Birdseye of City Benteng Chittorgarh, India Riomaggiore, Italy Keukenhof Gardens - Netherlands. Sky Lantern Festival - Taiwan. Mount Roraima - Venezuela. Seychelles East Iceland. Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. New York City. See also

5 Secret Restaurants in Paris Promise you won’t tell anyone…! 1. L’Etage de Pastavino – Saint Germain’s best-kept secret It just looks like an ordinary Italian deli (épicerie in French) on a bustling market street in Saint Germain … but it’s hiding a secret in a dark corner at the back. Indicated only by two blackboards nearly tucked out of sight, something well-worth discovering is at the top of this winding staircase … Disappear past the shelves of Italian produce and find yourself in a charming, chic and cosy dining room upstairs… Jazz music plays softly in the background. We didn’t order this little plate, but it came anyway. We tried the four house cheeses of the day. Look at that creamy heart of burrata… The menu is varied and written entirely in Italian (which the rather handsome waiters kindly translate and explain to you item by item). So next time you pass a deli-cum-sandwich shop, take a second look, it might not be all that it seems! La Bottega Pastavino//L’Etage de Pastavino, 18 Rue de Buci, 6eme. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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Police Pranks - Just For Laughs Gags Scaredy-Cop The cop has pulled people over and is calling in their driver’s license information. In the meantime, his partner is Details Cop’s “Little Buddy” Caught in Hood The cop pulls people over and asks them to lift their hood. World’s Biggest Speed Bump The police officer stops people who have just driven over the world’s biggest speed bump without even noticing! Raising the Bar on Silly What a silly prank! Cop Loses His Pants Climbing Over Fence! The cop climbs a fence to get a lost ball for the boy, but when he climbs back over his Police Loses Pen Behind Ear The cop stops random people and wants to give them a ticket, but he can’t find a pen. Cop Frisks Cop And Finds Naked Gun! That’s right, no sharp dressed guns to see here. Police Vomit Prank with Roman Atwood Our second pranks featuring Roman Atwood & Dennis Roady! Kid Police Officer Tricks Drivers! This kid looks pretty intimidating in his police outfit, but these drivers begin to look suspicious once he pulls off

How to make Oreo lasagna Colin Joliat Oreo lasagna is a perfect alternative to cake, or lasagna, or pretty much any food. It’s easy enough that even I could figure out how to make it. Step your food game up with this dish fit for the internet. I come across a lot of things that make me say, “I should definitely try that.” Whether it’s a recipe for something ridiculous like Oreo lasagna or a new way to sneak alcohol into a game, there are brilliant ideas floating around on which none of us capitalize. Let the fun begin. Layer 2 is a crazy concoction of cream cheese, milk, sugar, and cool whip. The third layer is where things started to go wrong. The penultimate layer is fancy talk for next-to-last. Finally, just add chocolate chips. Throw the whole thing in the freezer for an hour, have a few cocktails, and in no time you’re ready for the finest Oreo lasagna the internet has to offer. The one question you’ll probably have is, “What aisle is Cool Whip in?” DIRECTIONS 1.

Page 4: By Skipping Insulin, Diabetics Find Dangerous Way to Drop Pounds <br/><a href=" US News</a> | <a href=" Business News</a> Copy As Williams recovered, she was featured in a Self magazine article about diabulimia. After it was published, she started to hear from women across the country suffering from the same symptoms -- including many who thought they were the only one restricting their insulin. One reader was 22-year-old Asha Brown. "This article was talking about me," said Brown, now 27. Brown kept the article in the back of her mind for years before finally seeking treatment for diabulimia at the Melrose Institute in 2009. The pair quickly bonded over their experiences with the disorder and decided they wanted to help other type 1 diabetics find support. Last year, they launched We Are Diabetes, an organization that works to publicize diabulimia and support those with the disorder. But her past with diabulimia still affects her.

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