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  • The Merry Cemetery of Sapanta – Another Kind of Cemetery
    Europe | Romania

    The Merry Cemetery of Sapanta – Another Kind of Cemetery

    ByIlya February 11, 2015

    The Merry Cemetery of Sapanta project was initiated by Stan Ioan Pastras and it was included in the top unique cemeteries in the world. In this place death is mocked and everything is cheerful. Any other resting place in the world is usually sad and dignified, but here the epitaphs on the crosses stir laughter.

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    🏷️ cemetery
  • Lavenham Crooked Houses
    Europe | UK

    Lavenham Crooked Houses

    ByIlya January 23, 2015January 23, 2015

    While wandering around Lavenham, the first thing you notice are the weird houses. Not only are they half-timbered, but many are painted in rich colors and noticeably crooked, literally.

    πŸ’Ž Legendary
    🏷️ architecture, town, village
  • Olduvai Gorge – The Shifting Sand Dunes
    Africa | Tanzania

    Olduvai Gorge – The Shifting Sand Dunes

    ByZack Atlas December 31, 2014

    Located near Olduvai Gorge lies the spectacular, yet mysterious, ash dunes of Shifting Sands. Formed from volcanic ash, these crescent-shaped dunes are a rare phenomenon, and are technically referred to as barkan. These dunes are formed when there’s ample dust on the ground and a unidirectional wind to create the moving effect. The volcanic ash…

    🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ dunes, sands
  • Whimsical Dr. Seuss House in Alaska
    Alaska | North America | USA

    Whimsical Dr. Seuss House in Alaska

    ByIlya December 14, 2014October 27, 2026

    Located in Willow, Alaska, this peculiar structure is referred to by locals as the “Dr. Suess House.” It’s one of America’s architectural wonders. And you can see why… The original owner worked on it extensively for 10 years before he died. Then it sat abandoned for 10 years until a new owner purchased it and…

    πŸ’Ž Legendary
    🏷️ house
  • Dungeness – United Kingdom’s Desert
    Europe | UK

    Dungeness – United Kingdom’s Desert

    ByIlya November 5, 2014

    Dungeness lies at the southernmost point of Kent and is a veritable desert of gravel and shell debris. A strange atmosphere can be found nowadays: two lighthouses are visible from afar, narrow streets, little fishing houses and a steam-powered narrow gauge railway. The surreal environment is dominated by telephone and power lines. A nuclear power…

    🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ desert, village
  • Hill of Crosses – Lithuania
    Europe | Lithuania

    Hill of Crosses – Lithuania

    ByIlya October 28, 2014October 28, 2014

    The Hill of Crosses is located 12 km north of the small county town Ε iauliai. The town was established in 1236 and was occupied by teutonic knights in the fourth century.

    🏷️ crosses, hill, religion
  • The Stampede Trail and the 142 Magic Bus
    Alaska | North America | USA

    The Stampede Trail and the 142 Magic Bus

    ByIlya October 6, 2014August 20, 2024

    The Stampede Trail is a road located in the U.S. state of Alaska. A portion of it it’s paved but the remainder of the route consists of a primitive and dangerous hiking trail that follows the original path. Despite the hazards, hikers trek this difficult region and often comes with heavy backpacks for night stays.

    πŸ’Ž Legendary
    🏷️ bus, hiking trails, road, trail
  • Al-Naslaa Rock Formation – The Perfectly Split Boulder of Saudi Arabia
    Middle East | Saudi Arabia

    Al-Naslaa Rock Formation – The Perfectly Split Boulder of Saudi Arabia

    ByIlya September 7, 2014November 25, 2025

    There are many natural occurrences that might puzzle a traveler. One of them is Al Naslaa Rock Formation, located in Tayma oasis, Saudi Arabia. Recent archaeological discoveries show that Tayma has been inhabited since the ancient times. Al Naslaa is one of the most photogenic petroglyphs in the area. The perfect slit between the two…

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    🏷️ rock, rock formation

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