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The glass lift is built into the side of a mountainous cliff in the Wulingyuan area of Zhangjiajie, China. It is a staggering 1,070 feet (330 m) high and is claimed to be the highest and heaviest outdoor elevator in the world.
The Loisaba holiday retreat in Kenya offers a variety of stunning accommodation made from natural materials and decorated with unique hand-made furnishings. Visitors are invited to enjoy an authentic African experience in complete luxury.
The Hotel del Salto was opened in 1924 near Tequendama Falls, Bogotá River, Colombia and closed down in the 1990’s. People speculate that the hotel was haunted and this is why no one wanted to stay here but another reason could be that the river was polluted.
This sustainable treehouse community is named Finca Bellavista and is situated on 600 acres of land in the mountainous region of Costa Rica. The development was started by Mateo and Erica Hogan, a married couple from Colorado, and consists of seven treehouses for rent. Visitors to the community are treated to a forested, riverfront setting that boasts waterfalls, hiking trails and wildlife. The cost of the rooms varies from $100-$275 per night.
Located within the Arctic Circle, the Khibiny Mountains are uninhibited except for a large mineral quarry that mines apatite and nepheline ores. The territory contains approximately 477 valid minerals of which 108 were first identified here.
Facts you may not know about travelling.
As the name suggests, “Barbie Café”, which has just opened in Taiwan’s capital city, Taipei, is designed around the original Barbie doll toy. Taiwan has been chosen as the restaurant’s location since and themed restaurants have proven to be successful in this landscape. Barbie’s manufacturers, US toy company Mattel, hope to promote Barbie as a fashion brand to the Asian market and the staff uniforms and décor of the restaurant all accentuate the iconic Barbie world that is predominantly pink and girly.
Although it may seem like the pyramids are in the middle of an empty desert area...
Probably many of you have already seen this picture, from which shivers are running through the skin. This unique stone ledge is located in San Diego and is aptly named “Potato Chip Rock.” But...
The five star LUX* resort is located in the Maldives and is the epitome of peaceful tranquility. Guests can enjoy 4km of beautiful white beaches and clear tourquoise seas outside their waterfront villas. The resort boasts 193 rooms with seven restaurants and six bars.
The luxury, five star, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is an extravagant resort that spans two private islands and consists of 50 water villas, 79 beach bungalows and 21 spa villas. However, the most spectacular feature of the retreat is the underwater, glass restaurant that can also be converted into a suite serving dinner and breakfast in bed. The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has twice won the “Best Hotel in the World” award and is the ultimate dream destination.
Tanah Lot is a rock formation located near Bali, Indonesia. It is a very popular site of tourism thanks to its pilgrimage temple and the magnificent photos you can shoot there.
These places may look like something out of a fantasy novel, but they are, in fact, very real.
For nature lovers, the Treehotel in Luela, Sweden is a “must-visit” travel destination. Designed by Scandinavian architects, the concept behind the five uniquely designed ‘treerooms’ is to offer top class accommodation to visitors whilst ensuring that the hotel maintains a minimal ecological footprint. Open year round, guests can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities within a private and tranquil setting. The rooms all sleep two people and the price varies according to which room you choose to stay in, with the most expensive costing $650 per night for double occupancy.
Spanish city Ronda is located on the cliffsides above the deep canyon in an area that is about 750 meters (2,460 ft) above mean sea level. Impressive bridges span over the canyon adding up to the city’s stunning view.
The ancient princess came to our times by time machine, let's dress her to be a modern girl!
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