If you thought Pagan beliefs were stuck in the history books, think again. In one of Iceland‘s most remote villages, stands an intricate work-in-progress that could give Stonehenge a run for its money. The Arctic Henge project saw its first inception in 1996. Its concept is inspired by an ancient Norse Eddic called Voluspa, or…
A tiny house, which is appropriately known as the Wee Hoose (or the Wee House), sits on a mini island in Loch Shin, Scotland. Allegedly, it was built in 1824, by a gentlemen named Jock Broon. He was given a small plot of land by a local official, as a token of appreciation for Broon’s…
Built on top of the new Amager Resource Centre, Copenhill replaced the existing 50 year old plant, in 2017. An innovative outdoor recreation center was designed by the architectural firm BIG and was opened in the fall of 2019. Copenhill is a multi-use complex offering: skiing, sledding, hiking, running trails, as well as food and…
Japan is a land of many magnificent mountains and natural scenery that any nature buff would love to explore. While it’s every hiker’s dream of ascending the highest of mountains, it’s time to focus on the little guys for once. Over at Minato, Osaka, Tenpozan or Mount Tenpล is one of Japan’s mini-mountains with a…
On the main road between Georgiaโs capital, Tbilisi, and the cityโs airport, stands the Meama coffee brandโs headquarters. However, if you were to drive past it, you may not think it was a place of work at all. From the roadside, this incredible 9,300-square-meter building resembles something that could be the magnum opus of an…
Translated as Bubble Palace, Palais Bulles is located near Cannes, France. It is the home of veteran fashion designer Pierre Cardin. Some may think that the palace is named for Champagne receptions thrown there, by its famous owner. However, the name was inspired by the unusual, curved domes of the cliffside mansion, which is overlooking…
Taking a train ride across the USA can evoke different feelings. For some, itโs a necessary means of simply getting from point A to point B. However, it can provide an extraordinary chance to see the country in a way that other forms of transport can not offer. Some journeys take in New Englandโs colonial…
The Mediterranean French Riviera is famous for its glamorous resorts. It is a hotspot destination for holidays. However, just an hour drive north, gets you to the Verdon Gorge, which is the deepest canyon in Europe. Reaching depths of 2,296 feet, the canyon stretches for 31 miles. Amazingly, the gorge was only discovered in 1905,…