Back in the 1990s, Thailand’s economy was booming and the future was as bright as it had ever been. Things were going so well that developers were seeing tall office buildings everywhere and residential skyscrapers, a true show of the nation’s wealth.
The ancient fortress of Sigiriya is among the most beautiful places on Earth that is definitely worth seeing at least once in a lifetime. It is both an ancient fortress and a former palace. Also called the Lion’s Rock, as it stands on top of a gigantic rock of 200 meters high, this amazing place…
This ship shaped hotel in South Korea looks like a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. True, the concept of designing and building a landlocked cruise liner for a hotel seems a bit odd. But everything from the rooms (with heated floors) to the grounds – full of walking gardens and sculptures etc. – to the breathtaking views of the sea is simply… well, breathtaking
James Bond Island, also known as Khao Phing Kan, is a unique and famous tourist destination located in the Phang Nga Bay of Thailand. This iconic island is known for its 66-foot tall vertical pillar of rock that rises from the shallow waters, which is wider at the top than it is at the bottom….
Crescent Moon Lake, also known as Yueyaquan, is a stunning body of water located in the desert oasis city of Dunhuang in Gansu Province, China. Surrounded by towering sand dunes, the crescent-shaped lake is a peaceful refuge from the harsh desert environment and an oasis for both tourists and local residents. The lake is fed…
Located in the Philippine Sea, a couple of hundred miles south of Tokyo, lies the remote and secluded island of Aogashima. Administered by Tokyo and part of the Izu Archipelago, the island is home to only 205 inhabitants (as of 2009) and boasts a unique volcanic caldera within a larger caldera, giving it a tropical…
The Piano and Violin building, built in 2007, serves as a showroom for displaying plans for the newly created district of Shannan in Huainan City, China. The transparent Violin section houses escalators and staircases, while the main Piano building displays various plans and development prospects for the area. The building was designed by Hefei University…
