Places
A Strange Structure High In The Bulgarian Mountains
Sep 13 2011
In 1891, socialists led by Dimitar Blagoev assembled secretly in this area to form an organized socialist movement. In honor of this act, during the rule of Soviet Union, the following saucer-like monument was built on top of this pass.
Stunning Turnip Rock, Lake Huron
Sep 6 2011
Eroded by water over the course of thousands of years, this free standing rock is located in Lake Huron - Port Austin, Michigan to be exact. This is a very popular outdoor attraction due to its beauty and crystal clear waters.
Norway's Draugen Oil Platform is an Engineering Marvel!
Aug 18 2011
Draugen is an oil field in the Norwegian Sea at a sea depth of 250 meters. The field has been developed with a concrete fixed facility and integrated topside. Stabilized oil is stored in tanks at the base of the facility. Two pipelines are used to transport the oil from the facility to a floating loading buoy.
Interesting Places: Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Aug 6 2011
Decorated by UNESCO as the 8th wonder of the World, this ancient fortress and city that surrounds it is a truly spectacular sight! Sophisticated canal systems, architecture ahead of its time and revolutionary building techniques of the time are all utilized here.
A Small Victorian Cottage
Aug 2 2011
A really cool, small and romantic cottage. Designed to look like the Victorian era in Britain. Definitely worth a look!
Interesting Places: Swallows Nest
Jul 29 2011
This beautiful decorative castle is built on top of a 130ft (40m) high cliff in Crimea, Ukraine. It is a very popular tourist attraction due to its beauty and the views to be had from it.
Interesting Places: Kuha Karuhas
Jul 25 2011
In 1890, the Kuha Karuhas pavilion was constructed inside of a cave for King Chulalongkorn's visit. It is a very spectacular sight, and a must see. It was carefully designed so the light shines onto a small plain inside of the cave to give it a more 'godly' feel.
An Amazing Optical Illusion in Paris, France
Jul 22 2011
This is a great example of a well executed optical illusion. It is located in central Paris, France in front of the city hall. It resembles a globe, but if you take a closer look it has much more to it. Designed by the artist Francois Abelanet.
Luxury Getaway Islands of Seychelles
Jul 19 2011
Crystal clear waters, white sand beaches, amazing aromas in the air. This island is one of 42 inner islands in the Republic of Seychelles. Each island has its own wellness center, luxury cottages and attractions. What more could one want on a luxury getaway?
Amazing Colours of Our Planet
Jul 14 2011
Check out this collection of HDR images of different places in our world. Simply spectacular views of sunrises, stormy weather and sunsets. Amazing to see such colours, you'd almost think they are fake.
Top 10 Things to do While in Paris, France
Jul 6 2011
Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world; it is filled with historical places, architecture, art and innovation. It has been the leader in art and aerospace engineering since one can remember. This post shows the ten best attractions to see while you are in Paris.
Mysterious Death Valley, California
Jun 29 2011
Situated within the Mojave Desert, it features the lowest, driest, and hottest locations in North America. This place is filled with beauty, death and strange wonders. Take a look at some of the phenomenons that happen only in this valley.
Luxury Resort - Cappadocia Cave Resort
Jun 23 2011
If you are ever planning on traveling to Turkey this may be the place you will want to stay. This luxury resort is one of a kind, and offers anything you can imagine. The most interesting part about it is that it is built into a cliff side where caves naturally existed.
Interesting Places: Smugglers Cove, Greece
Jun 21 2011
Another beautiful location on our planet with an extremely rich heritage. Local lore and stories say that this was once used as a smugglers hideout, to wait out patrols and storms. Take a look at this popular tourist attraction on Zante Island in Greece.
Cold War Spy Weapon & Largest Satellite
Jun 20 2011
This is the largest radio telescope to be constructed on the face of the planet. It was built in 1960's and has many different roles that it served, and serves to this day. It served as a military spy weapon during the Cold War and it disproved many theories and discovered many new things in space such as the first asteroid captured on an image. Take a look at this engineering marvel.
