Time to see the world!
If you’ve ever stayed in a fancy hotel you probably know what to expect by now: a smart and tidy room, perhaps a balcony with a nice view (if you’re lucky) and maybe even a swimming pool to relax in. Most hotels feel very similar once you step inside the doors but there are the […]
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While most towns have their strange traditions and unusual quirks, there are certain places that really are ‘one-offs’ and truly have to be seen to be believed. Whether it’s the locations they were built on, the bizarre design of their streets or the people that choose to live there, the following are 15 of the […]
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No matter what your age, gender or nationality, there is always something magical about seeing a tree house. While we will all probably have attempted to build a tree house at some point during our childhood, there are certain people who decide to take these structures to the next level. The following are 15 of […]
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If you thought the flash cars and multi-million pound homes of the rich and famous were alittle extravagant, just wait until you see where they go on holiday! While most people can only afford a simple package holiday each year, the rich and famous are able to experience a little more luxury on their trips […]
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Competition in the world of gastronomy is stiff. So much so that restaurateurs are turning to zany themes to attract the public, though their history is not so recent. Theme restaurants began in the 1930s with a string of Tiki bars opening across the country and bringing a bit of Polynesian exoticism to provincial America. […]
Read more →Global warming has been a concern of many people for many years now, with the most commonly cited problem being the melting of the ice caps. However, global warming has subtle effects that you may not even be aware of. Maybe you’ve commented on these effects in passing, scratching it up to random chance or […]
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If you like your mode of transport to turn heads, then this unique bike, designed by the Dutch cycling organisation Mijl Van Mares Werkploeg, should certainly do the trick. The bike has officially become the ‘World’s Longest Bicycle’ and measures in at an impressive 35.8m (117 ft 5 in). The length of the bike was […]
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After unlocking the secrets of agriculture, humans shrugged off their hunter-gatherer past and moved into large settlements called cities. Man traded his freedom for physical security, social continuity and plenitude. No longer subject to nature and her caprices, man was free to concentrate on other things. City dwelling brought us monumental buildings, writing, civil engineering, […]
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If you’re fed up of attending the same old festivals each year and feel like trying something a little different, then fear not, as we’ve managed to track down some of the world’s weirdest and most wonderful celebrations and competitions. Whether it’s snorkelling through a muddy bog in Wales or jumping over babies in Spain, […]
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It’s hard to look at a castle and not be impressed. Whether it’s the incredible architecture, the stunning surroundings or the centuries of history written into the walls, castles really are some of the most beautiful and fascinating buildings on our planet. From huge structures like Windsor Castle in England to quaint buildings like Peles […]
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