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  • Nutty Narrows Bridge – Keeping Squirrels Safe Since 1963
    North America | USA | Washington

    Nutty Narrows Bridge – Keeping Squirrels Safe Since 1963

    ByAiLili March 9, 2020October 27, 2026

    We’re all used to seeing pedestrian bridges over busy roads and freeways. But, there are crossing bridges for our furry pals as well. The Nutty Narrows Bridge is what you would expect judging from the name. It’s the world’s narrowest animal crossing and was built in Longview, Washington in 1963, by Amos Peters. Peters decided…

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    🏷️ architecture, bridge, bridges
  • Ynys Llanddwyn: the island of mystery, legends and love
    Europe | UK

    Ynys Llanddwyn: the island of mystery, legends and love

    ByShorena March 7, 2020March 7, 2020

    A lot of people love to travel, but some of them travel for love. If you are eager to find love bound places all over the world, then Llanddwyn Island (Ynys Llanddwyn) in Wales is a must see place. Located in North Wales, United Kingdom, Lladdwyn Island is the tidal island, and part of much…

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    🏷️ island, islands
  • The Chilling Beauty of Jukkasjarvi’s Ice Hotel
    Europe | Sweden

    The Chilling Beauty of Jukkasjarvi’s Ice Hotel

    ByGemmaBeams March 5, 2020

    Among the snowy-scape of the little Swedish village of Jukkasjarvi, is one of the countries most popular and ethereal attractions; the Icehotel. The distinctive site sits nestled just 10 miles from Kiruna, Lapland, among snow-capped pines and gleaming waters. Due to the impermanent nature of its building material, the hotel is ever-changing and is rebuilt…

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    🏷️ hotel, hotels
  • Majestic Multi-colored hues of Ruby Falls, Tennessee
    North America | Tennessee | USA

    Majestic Multi-colored hues of Ruby Falls, Tennessee

    ByAiLili March 2, 2020March 2, 2020

    Located at the Lookout Mountain Caverns of Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Ruby Falls is a unique underground waterfall that has been trickling for centuries. Lookout Mountain Caves have been used, as places of shelter during the Civil War and beyond. However, the caverns were sealed, because of a railroad constructions that would bypass these caves. Thanks…

    🏷️ falls
  • Secret villain base at Margreid Fire Department, Italy
    Europe | Italy

    Secret villain base at Margreid Fire Department, Italy

    ByAiLili March 1, 2020October 27, 2026

    Does your local fire department look like it could be the set of the next James Bond movie? Probably not. The lucky residents of Married in the alps of Northern Italy, would definitely get to brag, with their striking fire station practically built into the mountains. The town of Margreid is located among breathtaking alps….

    🏷️ fire department
  • The City of El Tajin’s Pyramid of the Niches
    Mexico | North America

    The City of El Tajin’s Pyramid of the Niches

    ByAiLili March 1, 2020March 2, 2020

    The ancient Mexican civilisation is full of magnificent marvels and mysterious origins that mankind still has yet to uncover. The city of El Tajin is one of these mystifying civilisations. According to experts, the mysterious civilisation came about centuries before the rise of the Aztec empire. Located in the central Mexican state of Veracruz, the…

    🏷️ lost cities, pyramids, ruins
  • Planning Makes Perfect: How to Make an Itinerary for an Overseas Trip
    Travel

    Planning Makes Perfect: How to Make an Itinerary for an Overseas Trip

    ByIlya February 29, 2020October 31, 2022

    Whether you’re traveling for fun or for business, you need an itinerary to make the most of your trip. Learn how to make an itinerary that works. Whether you’re going abroad for two days or two weeks, you won’t want to leave yourΒ trip to chance. From delicious local restaurants to the biggest and best attractions,…

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  • This is What it’s Really Like to Take a Cruise Across the Atlantic
    Travel

    This is What it’s Really Like to Take a Cruise Across the Atlantic

    ByIlya February 26, 2020November 21, 2021

    There are certain things you should know if you are going to take a cruise across the Atlantic. Click here to learn all about what you should expect. A cruise across the Atlantic sounds so romantic and adventurous. It conjures images of days long past when steamship travel was all the rage and was the…

    🏷️ cruise

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