Hang En Cave Photo – Vietnam Wallpaper
March 8, 2011 Photograph by Carsten Peter, National Geographic This Month in Photo of the Day: National Geographic Magazine Features Going underground, expedition members enter Hang En, a cave tunneled out by the Rao Thuong River. See more photographs from the January 2011 feature story "Conquering an Infinite Cave." Buy a print of this photo
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
The stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park lies in the Lika region of Croatia. The park is surrounded by the mountains Plješevica, Mala Kapela, and Medveđak, which are part of the Dinaric Alps. The 16 blue-green Plitvice Lakes, which are separated by natural dams of travertine, are situated on the Plitvice plateau. Waterfalls connect the lakes, and the tallest waterfall is Veliki Slap at 70 meters (230 feet) tall. The Plitvice lakes area boasts a large variety of interesting and colorful flora and fauna. Visitors can enjoy walking and hiking the many pathways and trails, or exploring the lakes by boat.
Berkeley, CA City Guide
Today’s Berkeley City Guide comes from Kate Casolaro, jewelry designer and public relations consultant. In this guide, Kate shares the many unique and culturally interesting gems that her native Berkeley has to offer, as well as some notable restaurants and locals. Thanks, Kate, for this wonderful guide! Farmers’ markets, flowering bungalows and a foodie Mecca — when I moved from Boston to the Bay Area in 2009, I had no doubt in my mind that Berkeley was where I wanted to live. Berkeley is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own vibe and charms that have unfolded over the years I have lived here. I also created this Google map and color-coded each of the flags on the map by neighborhood or with a location-specific icon (fork and knife for restaurants, cocktail glass for bars, etc.). SOLANO AVE Set in the more residential area of North Berkeley, Solano Ave. runs from the base of the Berkeley hills down into San Pablo Ave. in Albany. Zut!
Ireland’s top 10 unusual places to stay - travel tips and articles - L...
The more we stay in travel lodges and soulless hotels, the more we all crave an experiential night's stay. Because of Ireland's colourful history, its landscape is a rich tapestry of architectural styles, with Norman castles and neo-classical mansions sitting side by side with cosy farmhouses and contemporary wonders. One thing's for sure, all around the island you'll find a warm welcome in interesting, charming accommodations that are packed with character, and characters! So in the spirit of turning your Ireland trip into a real journey, here are some of the most memorable places to stay along the way. Cullintra House, Inistiogue, Co Kilkenny At Cullintra House, a cosy chocolate box 19th-century home in the Kilkenny heritage village of Inistiogue, you'll find a warm welcome but soon discover you're not the house's most important guest. Blackhead Lighthouse, Belfast Lough, Co Antrim Grouse Lodge, Roesmount, Co Westmeath No 25 Eustace Street, Dublin The Schoolhouse, Annaghmore, Co Sligo
oakland, ca city guide
Illustration by Michael Wertz Today’s city guide comes to us from Catherine Weis and Gretchen Krebs, the founders of Local Social, an art and event styling company in Oakland, California. Between Catherine’s background in graphic design and Gretchen’s experience in interior design, they can collectively curate every element of the events they host and design to provide a unique experience for their guests. Today they share their love of diverse Oakland with this fantastic list of music venues, bars, galleries and more. Read the full guide after the jump . . . I moved to Oakland in 2000 and always thought I would move to San Francisco because I heard so many amazing things about the culture there. Oakland is experiencing a revival similar to Brooklyn, the alternative sister city to New York. A Word on Places to Stay Overall, I’ll say one thing about Oakland: Hotel options are few and far between! Looking for Something to Drink Oakland is no stranger to wine. EAT Flora: Yummy restaurant.
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Eighth wonder of the world? The stunning temples secretly carved out below ground by 'paranormal' eccentric
Nestling in the foothills of the Alps in northern Italy, 30 miles from the ancient city of Turin, lies the valley of Valchiusella. Peppered with medieval villages, the hillside scenery is certainly picturesque. But it is deep underground, buried into the ancient rock, that the region's greatest wonders are concealed. Scroll down for more... Here, 100ft down and hidden from public view, lies an astonishing secret - one that has drawn comparisons with the fabled city of Atlantis and has been dubbed 'the Eighth Wonder of the World' by the Italian government. For weaving their way underneath the hillside are nine ornate temples, on five levels, whose scale and opulence take the breath away. Constructed like a three-dimensional book, narrating the history of humanity, they are linked by hundreds of metres of richly decorated tunnels and occupy almost 300,000 cubic feet - Big Ben is 15,000 cubic feet. Few have been granted permission to see these marvels.
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