In the northern part of Romania, near the city of Suceava, there is a holy sanctuary, carved from stone more than 500 years ago. Situated only one mile away from another historic landmark (Putna Monastery), this place of solitude and prayer was built by a single man, a Romanian monk that used nothing but a…
Youβll have a tough time finding Grotta Mangiapane, but youβll know it when you see it, for the Grotta Mangiapane (or βMangiapane Caveβ for non-Italian speakers) contains a secret. The cave, 18 km northwest of Trapani on Sicilyβs west coast, is home to an ancient village that has remained untouched for nearly seventy years. Today,…
Africa is a continent of 54 diverse countries that share some of the best landscapes natures has ever spawned. From the rich tropical forests of Central Africa, to the sheer magnitude of the Sahara desert, and then to the flourishing savannah of the east, the old continent never ceases to amaze. It is also the…
Have you ever wondered where do gnomes actually come from? Gnomesville, Australia, of course! Gnomes have been around since the 16th century, according to recent written history. They are described as small, earthΒ-dwelling creatures, often guarding mines and hidden treasures. These dwarf-Βsized people are easily spotted in their red pointy hats. There’s a legend that…
This abandoned structure is known to the locals as Geraja Ayam β meaning Chicken Church β and each year it attracts hundreds of curious tourists and photographers on the hills of Magelang. According to the person who built it β Daniel Alamsjah, the building is neither a chicken nor a church. Heβs saying that he…
Photographer Oskar Zapirain captures eerie forests blanketed in thick fog, blurred light descending on green trees creating shade that blends in with the land covered in moss. Zapirain has been drawn to this landscape for years because of the unique light as well as the way it lures in the viewer into a mystical atmosphere….
A couple of Canadians left the city life wanting to live on a floating colored grille, a place that could be used as a home and garden, but also a place where their dreams come true. Wayne Adams and Catherine King created a completely self-sustainable float which they named “Liberty Cove”. This strange property consists…
For the ones who like to travel to the far corners of the world and have adventure in their blood this is a must see place and a guaranteed rush of adrenaline. Thousands of people each year decide to go on one of the most dangerous roads in the world. It is composed of rickety…