Time to see the world!
This house in Newport, Oregon looks pretty normal from the outside and could be mistaken for pretty much any 21st century home in the US, but one step inside the property and its incredible and ancient interior is revealed. The home is owned by Almine Barton, the right and honourable Dowager Countess of Shannon and […]
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The refugee crisis has been one of the major talking points of the last 12 months, with many people not exactly being backwards in offering their viewpoint on the situation. Chinese artist, Ai Weiwei, has now decided to have his say, but rather than using words, he let his art do the talking. Ai and […]
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While most sculptures are found in busy city centres or thriving tourist spots, Mano de Desierto is located in the middle of the Atacama Desert in Chile. The sculpture was built by an artist named Mario Irarrazabel in 1992.The Hand of the Desert pays tribute to the victims of injustice, loneliness, sorrow and torture. The sculpture emphasises “human […]
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If the thought of staying in a hotel made of ice wasn’t exciting enough, the Swedish Ice Hotel also provide incredible ice sculptures in every room. Due to the limitations of the building material (ice has a nasty habit of melting in the summer you see) the hotel has to be rebuilt every year and […]
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If you’re looking for a hotel with a bit of a difference for your next city break then the Propeller Island City Lodge in Berlin should definitely offer a unique experience. This bizarre hotel describes itself as ‘not another trendy designer hotel, but more like a private planet which has evolved in unique synchronicity with […]
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Rock climbing is not only an incredibly exhilarating sport, it is also one of the best ways to see the world. While indoor centres are a great way to get an introduction to it, the real thrills of the sport are found outdoors. Whether it’s scaling a tricky boulder with no safety rope or some of the […]
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The fast-paced and high-pressured lifestyles of the 21st century can often see people becoming stressed out and anxious over the smallest of things. Once in a while, it’s good to put things back into perspective and realise that we’re all just tiny dots in this gigantic universe and our troubles and tribulations really aren’t as […]
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Jumping into the hotel pool when you first arrive at a resort is one of the best moments of any holiday. It gives you a chance to let your hair down and it’s a sign that your holiday has finally begun and you can fully relax. If you thought your standard hotel pool was pretty […]
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Let’s be honest, the trusty old caravan has never had a reputation as being cool or hip, but that might all be about to change thanks to the 3X Camper from Beauer. At first sight, the 3X looks like pretty much every other caravan and trailer on the road, but there is a clever twist […]
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The name may be a bit of a clue, but if you fancy enjoying a quiet drive in the country, then ‘Death Road’ in Bolivia is not for you! The mountain track, also known as Yungas Road, is believed to be the most dangerous road in the world and is responsible for around 300 deaths […]
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