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10 World’s Most Beautiful & Unusual Churches

10 World’s Most Beautiful & Unusual Churches

Religious buildings have been around for thousands of years and don’t just provide a place of worship but often play an important role in the local community. But while many church buildings look very similar in shape and size, there are a special few that are a little more unusual. The following are 10 perfect […]

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Would You Dare To Cross Brave Man’s Bridge?

Would You Dare To Cross Brave Man’s Bridge?

If the name hasn’t already given it away, then the pictures below should make it pretty clear that you have to be pretty bold (or crazy) to cross ‘Brave Man’s Bridge’ in Hunan Province, China. The 984 ft long glass-bottomed walkway sits 590 ft (over 180m) above a ravine and has been terrifying tourists since […]

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The Worst Fashion Trends from Around the World

The Worst Fashion Trends from Around the World

The desperate urge to fit in, be beautiful or simply keep up with the latest fashion, blinds normally sane people into a frenzy of thoughtless consumerism and trends underpinned by a philosophy of “anything goes” as long as one is “in.” The ever-metamorphosing fashion industry picks up on the street ethos derived from alternative movements, […]

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The World’s Largest Crocheted Blanket

The World’s Largest Crocheted Blanket

Knitters from across India and 13 other countries came together in Chennai, India at the end of January 2016 in an attempt to crochet the largest ever single blanket. The successful world record attempt was attempted by the Facebook group ‘Mother India’s Crochet Queens’ and produced a blanket that was over 120,000 square feet (over […]

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The World’s Most Stunning Wedding Venues

The World’s Most Stunning Wedding Venues

Let’s put this simply: For many people, their wedding day is not just a big event, but probably the most important day of their lives; so finding the perfect venue is pretty crucial. Whether it’s a castle in the mountains or a 5 star resort on a tropical island, getting that perfect setting can transform […]

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The World’s Most Beautiful National Parks

The World’s Most Beautiful National Parks

In an age of ever growing cities and increasing deforestation, it is reassuring to know that there are still national parks across the globe that are protected against human destruction and are a safe haven for wildlife. Whether it’s the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef or the lush rainforests and waterfalls of Iguazu, […]

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The World’s Most Amazing Private Islands

The World’s Most Amazing Private Islands

Many people dream that one day they will be wealthy enough to buy their very own private island in the sun, but the sad reality is that many of us will actually struggle to afford to buy our own houses, let alone our own place in the sun. However, there are a select lucky few […]

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Is This The World’s Craziest Airport?

Is This The World’s Craziest Airport?

If you like to hit the beach as soon as you go on holiday then Princess Juliana International Airport on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin is your perfect destination. The airport is located so close to Maho Beach that sunbathers can almost touch the planes as they come down to land. The reason the […]

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Welcome To The World’s Scariest/Coolest Restaurant

Welcome To The World’s Scariest/Coolest Restaurant

Everyone likes to tell their friends about a fancy new restaurant that offers something a little bit different but even your closest friends might struggle to believe you if you tell them about ‘Dinner in the Sky.’ The unique dining experience sees guests seated around a portable table, that is then attached to a crane […]

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Welcome To Boryeong: The Muckiest Festival On Earth

Welcome To Boryeong: The Muckiest Festival On Earth

Once a year, the residents of the South Korean town of Boryeong have the perfect excuse to act like children and get absolutely filthy. Since 1998, the town has held an annual mud festival in order to promote the rich minerals and therapeutic qualities found in the Boryeong mud flats. The festival lasts two weeks […]

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