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Is This The Most Stunning Swimming Pool In The World?

Is This The Most Stunning Swimming Pool In The World?

If you’re going to take a dip in the largest and highest infinity pool in the world, you’d probably expect a pretty impressive view, but nothing can quite prepare you for the panorama from the Marina Bay Sands pool in Singapore. The 150m luxury infinity pool sits at the top of the 55 storey Sands […]

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An Observation Deck With A Difference

An Observation Deck With A Difference

Observation decks have become a popular tourist attraction in recent times, with more and more being installed in some of the tallest buildings in the world. While nearly all observation decks offer a stunning view as standard, the CN Tower deck in Toronto offers a slightly more unique (and incredibly frightening) experience than most. In […]

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Incredible Views From The Top Of World’s Tallest Building

Incredible Views From The Top Of World’s Tallest Building

If you have a fear of heights you might want to look away now, as below are some stunning images from the top of the tallest building in the world. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE stands at an incredible 829.8m (2,722ft) tall and dwarfs pretty much every single other human-made structure in the world. […]

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Where Does This Incredible ‘Initiation Well’ Lead To?

Where Does This Incredible ‘Initiation Well’ Lead To?

The historic centre of Sintra in Portugal is classified as a World Heritage Site and it’s easy to see why. The area is famous for its elegant palaces and historic estates, with one of the most stunning of these being Quinta da Regaleira. The enormous estate was previously owned by millionaire Antonio Augusto Carvalho Monteiro […]

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China’s Bizarre Shaped Buildings

China’s Bizarre Shaped Buildings

When it comes to modern architecture, China may not be the first place you think of but in recent times the country has seen a growing trend of unusual buildings popping up in its bustling cities. It may be more famous for it’s ancient and historical structures but China is also gaining a reputation for […]

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Remarkable Recycling: Architect Turns Grain Silo Into Home

Remarkable Recycling: Architect Turns Grain Silo Into Home

There’s nothing more satisfying than people making the most of the materials available to them and that’s certainly the case with this incredible home in Phoenix, Arizona. The unique house is actually made from an old 1950’s grain silo and houses two floors, with space for a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom. The structure […]

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The Ordinary House With An Incredible Interior

The Ordinary House With An Incredible Interior

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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Why Is This Building Covered With 14,000 Lifejackets?

Why Is This Building Covered With 14,000 Lifejackets?

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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Propeller Island City Lodge – Worlds Most Unusual Hotel

Propeller Island City Lodge – Worlds Most Unusual Hotel

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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15 Most Incredible Tree Houses in the World

15 Most Incredible Tree Houses in the World

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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