Time to see the world!
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 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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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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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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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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Wild koalas are not renowned for being overly friendly when it comes to interacting with humans but the heat of the midday sun and the promise of a refreshing drink must obviously affect their mood. That was certainly the case for this thirsty little creature on the South-Western Freeway, just outside Adelaide in Australia. The […]
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Artists can express themselves in many different shapes and forms and often some of their most powerful work is not put on a canvas but actually on the human body itself. Body painting has been around for thousands of years, whether in the form of a simple tattoo or a complex tribal uniform. It can […]
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While one glance at the photos below may have you searching for the number of the nearest NSPCC centre, the bizarre ritual of jumping over babies is actually an annual festival held in Burgos, Spain. The El Salto del Colacho or ‘The Devil’s Jump’ dates back to 1620 and sees men dressed as the devil […]
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1,300 ft above the Colorado river in Glenwood Springs, stands a rather impressive (and incredibly scary) structure, known as the Giant Canyon Swing. The swing was designed by Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park owner, Steve Beckley and is placed right on the top of a 1,300 ft deep canyon. The ride swings out over the cliff […]
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Camping is one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in the world; one of the reasons for this popularity is the fact it can be enjoyed just about anywhere. It is also one of the cheapest and most scenic ways to enjoy a few days away in the countryside or a long summer holiday […]
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