The Spanish have a saying for things like medicines, that truly work: “It’s like the hand of a saint,” referring to osseous relics collected by Christians and thought to possess miraculous powers. Those bones, supposedly from the remains of martyred Christian saints, are all over the world and are meant to be sacred. But Christianity […]
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Every hotel likes to have a unique selling point to attract the very best guests but the Palacio de Sal resort in Bolivia may have the most unique of all: The luxury hotel is made entirely from salt! The 4,500 square metre complex is made from 10,000 tons of salt and even the furniture is made from the seasoning. […]
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South America is made up of 12 countries and features some of the most stunning landscape and scenery in the world. From incredible mountain ranges to the largest salt flats on the planet, Latin America is a traveller’s paradise. In this article we list 10 locations that every tourist should visit at least once if they […]
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If you thought that a career in modelling was all about glamorous parties and high-class fashion then think again. These incredible photos show that certain models will go to incredible lengths to get the perfect shot. Italian model, skydiver and base jumper, Roberta Mancino captured these images while on a photo-shoot in Banco Chinchorro, Mexico. […]
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Every year on June 29, a small town called Haro in the northern Spanish region of La Rioja, sees the colour red running through its streets. You’ll be relieved to know that it’s not the result of some barbaric act, but a part of the 300 year old celebration called La Batalla Del Vino (The […]
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Come holiday time, you can either take it easy and head for the local beach, or have the adventure of a lifetime, a real risk to life that you’ll remember till your rocking in a chair with the peeled ears of grandchildren hanging on your every word. Where to go? The world is full of […]
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If you like a room with a view then there is no better location than the top of a cliff or the side of a mountain. Whether it’s a monastery, a castle or an entire village, people have been living in the most precarious of positions for thousands of years. The following are 10 of […]
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In the constant race to construct the most energy efficient and cost-saving homes, savvy builders and architects have turned to all types of different building materials and structures. Whether it’s using reclaimed wood to keep the building costs down, installing a green roof to lower the energy bills or converting an old grain silo into […]
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Choosing a correct adapter can sometimes be a dilemma for any traveller. As annoying as it sounds there are different plug and socket types in many counties so to charge your gadgets or appliances you would have to consider buying an adapter that fits the socket. If you are planning to go abroad make sure you […]
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A visit to a mountainside walkway is always going to provide a picturesque experience but hikers travelling to Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China may get a bit more than they anticipated. Up in the Tianmen Mountain there is a glass walkway called Coiling Dragon Cliff skywalk. It is attached to the side of a cliff and […]
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