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I have been randomly browsing different forms of art and stumbled upon Rock Balancing. It is simply an art of balancing stones on top of each in various positions. You shouldn’t use any glue, wires or other materials to support the balance. What I find amazing is that there is a mathematical as well as physical […]
When it comes to romantic city breaks, the first destinations that spring to mind are probably Paris, Rome or Venice. While these beautiful cities are undoubtedly some of the most romantic places on earth, there’s one major drawback: They’re usually crammed full of tourists! If you’re looking for a romantic city break with a bit […]
The region of Australasia is made up of Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea and a number of small islands in the Pacific Ocean. It may not be able to match the size of North America or the population of Asia but Australasia certainly holds its own when it comes to sheer beauty. The region is […]
There are people who live, and then there are those who “live”. With the advent of mobile homes, mankind has once more tapped into his primal urge to move from place to place. Rather than building massive manor homes or castles, some people have once again began to favor smaller, portable homes that allow them […]
With the population of the planet constantly on the rise, it would be understandable to assume there are very few truly remote places left to live on earth. Every continent now has huge cities bustling with millions of people, along with more and more towns and villages appearing every year. If you thought there were […]
Halloween is a fun tradition that is celebrated every year on the 31st of October. It is hard to pinpoint the exact date when Halloween originated, but according to some historians it came from the Celtic settlements 2,000 years ago. They beleived that on the 31st of October ghosts of the dead returned to earth. […]
Hyleton Worldwide Travel Adapter Review – Is it worth it? If you are travelling from the US to UK, or from the UK to Europe and vice versa you would need to buy an adapter to charge your electronics since the sockets are different. As annoying as it sounds if you are travelling from the US […]
While professional artists can produce some breath taking pieces of work, the most stunning examples of artistry are often created by Mother Nature herself. A trip to the deserts of Arizona provides the perfect example of this. On the slopes of Coyote Buttes near the Arizona – Utah border there lies a rock formation known […]
Roads are the ultimate metaphor for life. They cut across vast swaths of territory, have a beginning and an end, and they are dotted with scenes and moments that mark a journey, much like life itself. Our language is permeated by road and driving-related metaphors: You come to a fork in the road when you […]
Since the very beginning of civilisation, humans have fought wars over land, wealth and religion. The effects of these battles can often be absolutely devastating, causing a huge loss of human life but also destroying buildings, monuments and sometimes entire cities at the same time. The following are 10 harrowing examples of just this, and […]
