When travelers grow weary of navigating an ocean of tall buildings and heavy traffic, it may be time to set sail for the sea of tranquility, an oasis in a concrete jungle. Public parks are just the ticket. Located in the downtown areas of major cities, their greenness is a delight to the senses. Tall… Continue Reading
12 Bizarly Beautiful Hundertwasser Buildings
Friedensreich Hundertwasser was an Austrian artist and architect who spent his whole career championing the curve of organic nature against the straight line. From the mid 70s, all his amazing buildings were ergonomically curved and ecologically integrated with natural features of the landscape. This list provides an overview of some of the best examples of… Continue Reading
10 Most Amazing Swimming Pools around the World
Luxury resorts understand the allure of a gorgeous pool. They understand how a lovely stretch of water with a magnificent view can attract guests searching for a special vacation. The following places feature amazing swimming pools that are some of the most spectacular in the world. The Golden Nugget Hotel in Las Vegas offers one… Continue Reading
10 Terrifying Skywalks around the World
Travelers who enjoy spectacular views can easily score a home run at any of these skywalks located around the world. Stunning vistas of mountains, oceans and jungles exist as far as the eye can see. An overview of the world’s most amazing and terrifying skywalks: The 5 Fingers at Krippenstein provide another unique opportunity to… Continue Reading
10 Best River Cruises around the World
To many travelers, a cruise conjures up images of a huge ocean-going boat lumbering from one tropical island to another. However, there is another more intimate type of cruise that is just as popular with travelers today — the river cruise. The boats for these cruises are typically much smaller than the behemoths that travel… Continue Reading
10 Most Remarkable Opera Houses in the World
When it comes to architectural treasures, an opera house is often a city’s most prized gem. The best opera houses weren’t just built to showcase leading tenors, baritones and sopranos but to demonstrate the world that the city had achieved a high level of culture, power and wealth. In addition to providing a highly memorable… Continue Reading
12 Bike Friendly Cities in the World
A bike friendly city is one that does not leave bicyclers competing with motor vehicles. It makes it easy for pedestrians to get up on two wheels and save money on gas, car insurance and more. Moreover, it helps citizens get and stay healthy while promoting the air quality of the city and it’s a… Continue Reading
10 Best Hot Air Balloon Rides Around the World
For more than two centuries, humans have used hot air balloons to launch themselves into the atmosphere and observe the world below from a unique perspective. The exhilarating experience of riding in a hot air balloon safely and comfortably, however, has never been more accessible than now. Today, adventurous travelers in every corner of the… Continue Reading
10 Cool Ice Hotels
Back in the Autumn of 1990, friends Par Granlund and Yngve Bergqvist had a vision to build an igloo, in the Inuit style but bigger than ever created before. Their first igloo, located in the small town of Jukkasjarvi in Sweden, was a simple art gallery visited mainly by curious locals. Growing in size annually… Continue Reading
10 Awesome Helicopter Rides around the World
Helicopter rides not only provide visitors with a truly unique view of a city or an area, but they are also a thrilling and entertaining experience. In addition, helicopter tours are often the only way visitors can enjoy viewing more remote areas of a region. For example, 70 percent of the Hawaiian Island of Kauai… Continue Reading
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 8
- Next Page »
