Author: Ilya

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    The Giant Crystal Cave: a Mexican Wonder Underground

    The city of Chihuahua, Mexico, hides one of the world’s greatest treasures, which became a landmark for the location. In the Naica mine dozens of large crystals have been lying for over a century. Since most of the crystals weight over 55 tons, they hold a record for the largest selenite crystals in the world….

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    Trundle Manor: House of Oddities

    Pittsburgh’s most nefarious tourist trap and house of oddities is located 10 minutes from downtown in the suburb of Swissvale. It is home to the private collection of Mr Arm and Velda Von Minx. Trundle Manor is featuring both vintage and crypto- taxidermy, antique weaponry and medical tools, wet specimens in jars, steampunk sculptures, art…

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    Vinicunca: Exploring Peru’s Rainbow Mountain

    Peru is a popular tourist destination that offers a diverse landscape and rich cultural heritage. In 2015, a stunning geological wonder was added to the country’s list of must-see attractions: Vinicunca, also known as the Rainbow Mountain or the Mountain of Seven Colors. The mountain was revealed when the snow covering it melted, revealing its…

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    Two-centuries history above the Spanish gorge: Puente Nuevo

    Besides its well known big cities and busy life, Spain also hosts a series of impressive historical sightseeing objectives. The beauty of Puente Nuevo, however, lays in the combination between impressive scenery, history and architectural details dating back to the 18th century. Nearly three centuries ago, King Felipe V of Spain came up with what…

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    Alberobello: The Italian Fairytale-like Village

    When looking at the sharp, round reef of a long series of small dimensional houses, you might be certain that you just entered the world of fairytales or hobbits. In fact, it is nothing more than the small town of Alberobello located in the Southern Italy – and everything is as real as possible. Fragile…