This ship shaped hotel in South Korea looks like a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. True, the concept of designing and building a landlocked cruise liner for a hotel seems a bit odd. But everything from the rooms (with heated floors) to the grounds β full of walking gardens and sculptures etc. β to the breathtaking views of the sea is simply… well, breathtaking
Discover the unique town of Setenil de las Bodegas in Spain, where approximately 3,000 residents call the natural caves their home. The caves were chosen as housing due to their ability to provide natural insulation from the heat and cold, eliminating the need for full-fledged houses. This area has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The…
The cause of the peculiar bend in the 400 pine trees in the Crooked Forest near Gryfino, West Pomerania in Poland remains a mystery to this day. The trees, planted around 1930 in what was then the German province of Pomerania, have a sharp 90-degree bend at their base, before growing straight towards the sky….
Monsanto is a village in Portugal that is defined by its unique landscape. Houses are located between, on top of, and beneath giant boulders. Monsanto, known as the “Holy Mountain,” has remained largely unchanged since its creation from stone over 500 years ago. In 1938, Monsanto was called the most “Portuguese town in Portugal”. The…
The Kummakivi Balancing Rock (Strange Rock in Finnish language) is a natural wonder located in Ruokolahti, South Karelia, Finland. It consists of two boulders, one placed precariously on top of the other, but despite its appearance, it has not rolled off. Ancient inhabitants were unable to move it, leading them to believe a supernatural force…
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers in Madagascar. Located on the western coast of the country, the park boasts stunning limestone formations and a diverse landscape of sweeping canyons, gorges, and grand waterfalls. The Tsingy, its unique geological formation, features towering limestone stones with jagged peaks. This 583 sq…
Discover the beauty of Western Australia‘s Wave Rock, a 110-meter-long formation created by 2.7 billion years of wind and water erosion. Climb the 15-meter-high multi-colored granite cliff and be amazed by its striking appearance. The formation of Wave Rock has been a source of intrigue for geologists and the general public alike, being one of…
The Appennino (Italian: Colosso Appenninico), a 35-foot-tall sculpture located in Villa Demidoff, part of the former Villa Medici at Pratolino, 7 miles north of Florence, Italy, is a stunning masterpiece. Created by the Flemish artist Giambologna between 1579 and 1580, the Appennino personifies the Apennine mountain ranges and is sculpted in such a way that…