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Hallstatt, Austria’s Most Beautiful Lake Town

Located between Salzburg and Graz, in the Salzkammergut Lake District of Austria, Hallstatt is a little town of breathtaking views. Considered to be the oldest still inhabited settlement in Europe, Hallstatt is More »

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Banaue Rice Terraces, the Eighth Ancient World Wonder?

The Banaue Rice Terraces are ancient sprawling man-made structures said to date back 2000 to 6000 years, that were carved into the Ifugao in Cordillera Mountains in the Philippines by ancestors of More »

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Scenic Village in the Swiss Alps: Gimmelwald

“If heaven isn’t what it’s cracked up to be, send me back to Gimmelwald.” (Rick Steves) More »

A Striking Modern Sculpture: Expansion by Paige Bradley

Expansion is the name of an impressive art project envisioned by Paige Bradley, an artist whose work is said to be focused on tensions and liberations: “I feel most of our emotions are locked into a existential cocoon. My sculptures show the human race as a singular individual searching for connection but finding only alienation.”

Rock Climbing, a Breaking-Limits Experience

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Rock climbing is a sport in which participants climb up or across natural rock formations, in order to reach a formation or the endpoint of a pre-defined route. It is important to say that this kind of sport is not for everyone, and those who are “meeting” a wall  for the first time should be extra careful.

Giant’s Causeway, a Rampart Standing Before the Fury of the Atlantic

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Said to be the result of a massive volcanic eruption, Giant’s Causeway is a place of scenic views and impressive basalt columns in  Northern Ireland, about two miles (3 km) away from Bushmills town. When you travel here,  be aware of the strong waves, as they might get you soaked without any previous warning.

403 Underwater Human Life-Sized Sculptures: Cancun Underwater Museum in Mexico [VIDEO]

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The Seven Giants of the Urals: Man-Pupu-Nyor, Russia

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Beauty all Around: Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

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Depending on the visiting moment, the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland can seem either friendly and inviting or mysterious and cold. In any case, this is a place of breathtaking beauty, one that captures you completely. They basically have you at “hello”.