Get A ‘Red-Carpet Treatment’ At Panjin Red Beach In China
If you hear someone say that he or she is going to the Red Beach in Panjin, China, don’t start dreaming of a vast sandy beach with waves kissing the shore. Why? Because this is what it’s not!
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Gigantic Eggs Represent Iceland’s Species Of Birds – Both Local And Migratory
One of the most fascinating sights you can see about a kilometre west of Djúpivogur, a small town in the Austurland Peninsula in eastern Iceland, are the ‘Eggin í Gleðivík’, that in English means the ‘Eggs of Merry Bay’. These gigantic eggs, placed on rows of plinths, are not from prehistoric birds, but the creative …
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This Fantasy Café In Seoul Is Straight Out Of Some Comic Book
I’m sure you’re no stranger to theme cafés that can range from classy to bizarre. But, I’m sure you wouldn’t have stepped into a café that looked as if you’ve walked into your favourite bedtime storybook or comic book!
Vietnam’s Golden Bridge On The Ba Na Hills Is Attracting International Tourists In Droves
Vietnam is the last country in which you would expect to see any engineering marvels. However, this country has turned this impression on its head by building a bridge that has not only become the talk of the town in the country but has also made international travellers and tourists sit up and take note. …
World’s Tallest Man-Made Waterfall Cascades Down A High-Rise In China
“If city dwellers can’t go for sightseeing trips to waterfalls, bring waterfalls into the city for them to see and enjoy!” This must have been the thought behind this spectacular feat of constructing an artificial waterfall that hurtles down a high-rise building. This feat has not only catapulted Guiyang, the capital city of Guizhou province …
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This Amazing Artist Has Created A Colorful Plastic Forest In Mexico City Using 3 Tons Of Plastic Waste
It’s difficult to imagine the world without plastic. It has invaded every facet of our lives, whether it’s the disposable plates and glasses, packing material, containers, bottles, machine parts, crockery, eyeglasses, and whatever you can imagine.
The Amazing Shimmering Tunnel Of Lights Mimics Japan’s Seasonal Foliage
If someone blindfolds you and takes you into this tunnel and removes your blindfold, you would either think you are dreaming or seeing things in virtual reality! Yes, such is the effect of this dazzling botanical garden that goes by the name of Nabana no Sato in Japan’s island of Nagashima in Kuwana. You’ll be …
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An Abandoned Film Set Created For Popeye Movie In Malta Turned Into A Theme Park By Locals
If you are a comic buff, you couldn’t have missed Popeye, the famous spinach-eating sailor with muscles in his forearms! And if you were of movie-going age in 1980s, you’d remember a musical film called ‘Popeye’ produced by Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Productions. Robin Williams debuted in the title role in this film.
Dubai ‘Frames’ Itself In The Iconic Dubai Frame
As if Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the iconic 829.8-meter (2,722-foot) structure – the tallest in the world, was not enough, the city has come out with another gigantic marvel. This time it is the Dubai Frame.
Quicksands Of Mont Saint Michael, Normandy Making The Place A Unique Tourism Spot
Mont Saint Michel or Saint Michael’s Mount in Normandy, France is an island famous for its abbey and fortifications. The island is located at the mouth of the Couesnon River about 600 meters from land, occupying an area of around 247 acres (100 hectares).
The Captivating Kailasa Temple Of Ellora
While it is easy to build a structure by placing bricks or stones atop each other, carving out a solid rock and giving it a shape of a temple is certainly one of the most challenging feats to undertake and that too in those olden times. Imagine this being accomplished with only hammers and chisels!