The Bavarian Forest National Park shelters what is thought to be the most breathtaking top walk in the world. Located just outside the small town of NeuschΓΆnau, the unique creation is the longest tree top walk from all over the globe with over 1300 meters long, bringing the visitors up high to a breathtaking view…
From the white villages of Santorini to the charming fishing villages of Koufonissia, weβve come to expect the spectacular from the Greek islands. But even by those lofty standards,Β Navagio Beach is special, for this is a beautiful beach cove with a story. And not just any story: one that involves international crime and a…
There’s an old saying: Mother nature always takes back what she gave. That is absolutely the case here. Hidden in the Shengsi Archipelago, China, lies an abandoned fishing village, where every man made structure has been overtaken by lush green vines. Houtou Wan Village is located on Shengshan Island, which is part of the Shengsi…
Near Putna Monastery in northern Romania is a rock-cut chapel commonly called Chilia lui Daniil Sihastrul (Daniil the Hermitβs Cell). Local tradition associates the site with the 15th-century hermit, but neither its date nor that attribution is settled. A Putna archaeological publication says the chapel probably dates to the 13thβ14th centuries. Putna Municipality places it…
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…