getsongbird.com - getsongbird Resources and Information. This website is for sale! getsongbird.com - getsongbird Resources and Information. This website is for sale! With all the natural wonders in the world, it’s an almost impossible task to narrow the wonders down to just seven. You’ve heard of the “official” seven wonders, but check out these; just seven more of the hundreds or thousands or millions you could choose from. You probably have heard of some of these, but hopefully a few will be new discoveries for you. We’d love to hear about your favorite natural wonder, so please leave your comments. Keep it natural. 1. Like many natural wonders, this one is a result of volcanic activity and weathering. 2. About 4,000 feet above sea level, Antelope Canyon is found. 3. This is a spot well known to the diving enthusiast. 4. With it’s endless coastline, we all know Australia has some great surf. 5. In the Dominican Republic, you can have an active encounter with 27 Waterfalls, or Damajaqua Cascades. 6. Extreme conditions define this cave of giant crystals (Cueva de Los Cristales) made of selenite (a delicate, translucent form of gypsum). 7.
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. 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 The Pod prides itself as a hip, affordable New York City hotel, and its central location and room chic for all budgets makes it a great place to stay in Manhattan. Prices from $89 per night.Check prices and availability for The Pod Sohotel
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World Time Clock & Map - Check Current Local Time Around the World 24 Unusual Beaches You've Never Heard Of Before | WOE Do you think that beaches are blasé tourist destinations with nothing unique or interesting to offer? Well, you’re only partly correct. Many of them are over crowded and boring, but none of the beaches we feature here will disappoint. A singing beach, a glowing beach, a beach with rainbow-colored sand — here are the most offbeat seaside destinations you’ll find on Earth. 1. Location: Hanapepe, Kauai, Hawaii 2. Location: Papakolea Beach/Mahana Beach, South Point, Ka’u, Hawaii What’s so special about it: Thanks to the mineral olivine, which comes from the nearby cinder cone, this peculiar beach sparkles a brilliant green. 3. Location: East coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand What’s so special about it: Drive down to this beach armed with a shovel, because the best thing to do here is to dig your very own DIY spa. 4. Location: Dunedin, New Zealand 5. Location: Irimote Island, Japan 6. Location: Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, USA 7. Location: Playa De Gulpiyuri, Llanes, Spain 8.
25 Secret Small Towns in Europe you MUST Visit 1. Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic There’s no other town in the world that I am more fond of than the quaint, charming, fairytale-like town of Cesky Krumlov in southern Bohemia. It’s as if you have stepped into a time warp – small cobblestone roads, bridges every which way you look, and no, there’s no McDonalds! 2. Situated in Alsace, Colmar is a unique blend of French and Germany architecture, culture and spirit. 3. This town in Malta is the main fishing village for the entire country. 4. The lakeside town of Hallstatt is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has even been dubbed the prettiest lakeside village in the entire world. 5. Bruges has become incredibly popular for travellers looking to photograph the lego-like houses in the city centre (pictured above). 6. There’s much to see and do in Bled, however the greatest attraction is undeniably Lake Bled – one of the world’s most stunning lakes and a favourite for visitors to Slovenia. Image: handmade-saratov.ru 7. Image: Wikicommons 8. 9.
20 Wonderful Places You Need To Visit Before They Disappear | The Wondrous Magazine 01. Olympia, Greece The site of the first ever Olympic Games in 776 BC, the ancient city of Olympia has been inhabited since prehistoric times and is one of Greece’s top archaeological sites. In recent years, hot and dry summers have led to rampant wildfires that have scorched surrounding areas and encroached worryingly close to the ruins. With rising temperatures and lower rainfall in the area, ancient history buffs would be wise to visit sooner rather than later. Days are passing so quick and that time is near when these most beautiful places will be vanished from our world forever! 02. With 700 miles of hiking trails spanning alpine meadows and gorgeous lakes, Montana’s rugged national park is a favourite among outdoorsy locals and visitors. 03. The ‘Floating City’ may soon lose its moniker. 04. A magnet for travelers with a knack for smartphone photography, Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni are the largest and most entrancing salt flats on the planet. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
» 10 pueblos curiosos de España que probablemente desconozcas Viajes Un pueblo que parece “aplastado” por una roca, y otro, que parece “colgado” de una roca. Otro al borde de un precipicio, un pueblo blanco, uno azul, uno en torno a un castillo de cuento, otro perdido en el medioevo. Son diez pueblos de España, todos curiosos desde algún punto de vista. Para quienes les resulten conocidos, verlos en lista quizás sea un buen motivo para despertar las ganas de viajar por gran parte de la península ibérica. 1. Las fotos de Besalú parecen una “reconstrucción digital” de un pueblo medieval, pero es tan real como lo puede contar su historia. Jordi Marsol Jordi Cerdá Jordi Payá 2. Pareciera que una enorme roca está a punto de desmoronarse y aplastar las casas de Setenil de las Bodegas. manuelfloresv manuelfloresv José Luis Sánchez Mesa José Luis Sánchez Mesa 3. En Andalucía se encuentra uno de lso estereotipos de los pueblos blancos andaluces, de calles estrechas y sinuosas con casas encaladas. miquitos 4. Hector Garcia Hector Garcia 5. Tomas Fano LordFerguson 6. 7. 8.
26 Real Places That Look Like They’ve Been Taken Out Of Fairy Tales If you love fairy tales and have a serious case of wanderlust, this bucket list was made for you. Travel suggestions via this Quora thread. 1. As a way to seek refuge and withdraw from public life, Ludwig II of Bavaria built this extravagant castle in 1868. 2. This specific spot in the Waitomo Caves is known as the Glowworm Grotto, a place where glowworms ignite a starry scenery on the ceilings and walls. 3. One of the most enchanting towns of France, Colmar is reminiscent of the provincial town of Beauty and the Beast, but better. 4. The Batu Caves are a series of chambers beneath limestone hills and date back to as many as 400 million years ago. 5. The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, located in Moscow, was formally a church but is now a museum. 6. This breathtaking scenery of gorgeous flowers can be found at the Kawachi Fuji Garden in Kitakyushu, Japan. 7. 8. CARSTEN PETER / SPELEORESEARCH & FILMS / National Geographic Creative / Via quora.com 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
Taj Mahal, India In The New Seven Wonders Of The World list Taj Mahal, a mosque-mausoleum located in Indian city of Agra, takes a very important place. In spite of its Muslim origin this white marble necropolis became an actual symbol of India. Serious security measures are taken to protect it. There is a special 500-meter security zone established around the complex. Cars are to be parked 2 kilometers away, and the rest of the way tourists have to travel by rickshas, carriages, or electromobiles, because it's believed that car exhaust fumes cause yellowing of the marble facing. There is even a barbed wire fence on the opposite shore of Jamuna River, which runs beside Taj Mahal. In January 2012 Dima Moiseenko, our photographer, went to Agra to meet the Superintending Archaeologist in charge of Taj Mahal and asked him how to get a permit to photograph Taj Mahal from air. We were curious who managed to take an aerial photograph of Taj Mahal. And that was it!
America's 10 Best Cities to Live and Launch A great place to live can also be a great place to start a business. The financial blog 24/7 Wall St. recently ranked the 50 best cities to live. They used Census Bureau data for 550 cities, including statistics on employment growth, educational attainment and housing affordability to determine which cities are at the top of the heap. Here are the top 10 cities to live (and also start a business):--Graham Rapier