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  • The Door to Hell: an Everlasting Burning Crater
    Asia | Turkmenistan

    The Door to Hell: an Everlasting Burning Crater

    ByAdela June 6, 2016

    Over 160 miles away from the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, lies an incredible and unique place. The Darvaza Crater, also known as the “Door to Hell” or the Crater of Fire, is an underground cavern. It has been burning continuously for over 40 years and has become a surprisingly beautiful tourist attraction. A team of…

    🏷️ craters
  • Monastery of the Holy Trinity: a Church 400 Meters Closer To the Sky
    Europe | Greece

    Monastery of the Holy Trinity: a Church 400 Meters Closer To the Sky

    ByAdela June 2, 2016

    Although many tourists visit Greece for the sea, somewhere above 400 meters higher lies an unforgettable sightseeing objective. Holy Trinity Monastery has a history of over 6 centuries and offers a breathtaking view. This UNSECO World Heritage Site is only one of the 24 Meteora monasteries located in the central part of Greece. Meteora, means…

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    🏷️ monastery
  • Mano del Desierto: a Giant Symbol of Human Sorrow
    Chile | South America

    Mano del Desierto: a Giant Symbol of Human Sorrow

    ByAdela May 25, 2016

    Somewhere in the Atacama Desert of Chile lies a surprising monument Mano del Desierto, or the Hand of the Desert. What initially seems to be a science-fiction item, is in fact a 36 feet high sculpture. Mano del Desierto is a symbol of the contrasting ideas. It shows how small, vulnerable and helpless humans are….

    📈 Rising🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ monument, statue
  • Eastern State Penitentiary: the Gothic Home of Dangerous Criminals
    Pennsylvania | USA

    Eastern State Penitentiary: the Gothic Home of Dangerous Criminals

    ByAdela May 16, 2016

    On the dark side of the sightseeing objectives located in Pennsylvania, there is an eleven acres building, that used to host America’s most notorious criminals. Nowadays, Eastern State Penitentiary is a museum, that’s open for anybody who wants to take a look at the first penitentiary ever built. Back in 1829, the architect John Haviland…

    🏷️ museum, penitentiary, prison
  • Giethoorn: the Venice of Netherlands
    Europe | Netherlands

    Giethoorn: the Venice of Netherlands

    ByAdela May 13, 2016May 13, 2016

    There are a lot of places ideal for relaxation, but some truly drift away from the reality. Located in Zwolle, nearby Amsterdam, the village of Giethoorn is far more than a small town. Those who enjoy walking down the Venetian streets covered by water, will definitely be thrilled to be in this fairy tale-like location….

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    🏷️ village
  • Sedlec Ossuary: the Gothic Wonder of Thousands of Bones
    Czech Republic | Europe

    Sedlec Ossuary: the Gothic Wonder of Thousands of Bones

    ByAdela May 6, 2016May 11, 2016

    Gothic architecture is often perceived as strange or even macabre. However, one of the Gothic Czech chapels located in Kutna Hora is much more than a Gothic building. While its exterior look may not be as spectacular as others, the interior of the Sedlec Ossuary can leave anybody breathless. With an estimated amount of 70,000…

    🟠 Warm
    🏷️ chapel, church
  • Fingal’s Cave: an Eternal Inspiration of Nature
    Europe | Scotland

    Fingal’s Cave: an Eternal Inspiration of Nature

    ByAdela May 4, 2016May 4, 2016

    Somewhere at 270 feet deep in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland, lies one of the greatest inspirations of Jules Verne, Queen Victoria and Pink Floyd. Being formed over 60 million years ago, the Fingal’s Cave is an unique, marvelous rock formation. Being surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Fingal’s Cave appeared during the Paleocene epoch, which lasted…

    🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ cave
  • Svaneti: a Historical Dream-land Hidden by Mountains
    Europe | Georgia

    Svaneti: a Historical Dream-land Hidden by Mountains

    ByAdela April 25, 2016May 16, 2020

    Sometimes, the incredible landscapes seen in pictures are much closer than tourists might think. The best example of this, is Svaneti: Georgian historical region that looks surreal. The mysterious beauty of the area starts from miles of green forests and the highest peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, that merge into deep blue sky. Still, what…

    🏷️ mountains, valley, village

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