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Top 11 Bungee Jumping Sites In The World

Top 11 Bungee Jumping Sites In The World

We found this beautiful “collection” of places where you can go bungee jumping across the world on Artsy Time. From dramatic mountain edges to bridges and tall urban buildings, these places will feed your need for adrenaline like no others when it comes to this particular sport. Check them out and be sure to...
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Canyon de Chelly, Mysteries of a Lost World

Canyon de Chelly, Mysteries of a Lost World

Although not as famous as the Grand Canyon, Canyon de Chelly has landscapes that are just as beautiful.  This wonder of nature is located in northeastern Arizona  and is very special place, due to the profound influences it had over the life and beliefs of the people who used to live here: the Navajo...
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Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia: a Tour of the World’s Largest Salt Lake

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia: a Tour of the World’s Largest Salt Lake

Salar de Uyuni (or Salar de Tunupa) is the largest salt lake in the world, having 10,582 square kilometers (4,086 sq mi). It is located in southwest Bolivia, near the Andes and it is a place of breathtaking and unworldly views. The salt here can reach up to 10 meters in thickness. This incredible place is a...
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World’s Highest Via Ferrata: Mountain Torq , Malaysia

World’s Highest Via Ferrata: Mountain Torq , Malaysia

Photo by Eng Song Keat The Mountain Torq Via Ferrata is located at 3,776 meters above sea level and has been certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s highest “via ferrata” (Italian for “road with iron”).  It is positioned near to the summit of Mount Kinabalu (4,095 m), the highest point on the...
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Swimming with Dolphins, Experience Life Beyond Boundaries

Swimming with Dolphins, Experience Life Beyond Boundaries

Because of their unlimited curiosity, people are always prepared to break imaginary walls in their journey to solve mysteries, to see unusual things, to live beautiful moments, to build unforgettable memories. The water is vital for our inner and outer existence, representing the fabulous world of diversity. What if we can find friends who...
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Ephemeral ICEHOTEL in Sweden, a Handcrafted Winter Marvel

Ephemeral ICEHOTEL in Sweden, a Handcrafted Winter Marvel

The ICEHOTEL, located in the village of Jukkasjärvi, about 17 km from Kiruna, Sweden, rebirths each year from December to April and is the world’s first ice hotel. It all started in 1990, when a French artist Jannot Derid held an exhibition in an igloo within the area. One night, when there were no rooms available...
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Alcatraz: a Destination of History, Legends and Ghosts

Alcatraz: a Destination of History, Legends and Ghosts

We know, this really contrasts with our usual posts, but we figured some of you would like to see more “bold” locations, ones that inspire fistyness and “guts”. What the heck, let’s talk a little about Alcatraz. Located in the San Francisco Bay, at a mere 1,5 mile distance from the city bearing the...
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A Place Of Spirituality: Potala Palace, Tibet

A Place Of Spirituality: Potala Palace, Tibet

Form ancient times it has been said that Tibet is a sacred land or a “gate” to a spiritual world. With their strong belief in peace and harmony, with their mysteries and experiences beyond material world , the people from Tibet represent one of the most fascinating cultures. The center of their spirituality and...
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Ellesmere Island Expedition, White Silence and Half Year of Icy Darkness

Ellesmere Island Expedition, White Silence and Half Year of Icy Darkness

Far away from the urban racket, Ellesmere Island is located in a land so hostile, that it seems purified by the rigors of its own climate. The air here is so pure, that the entire landscape- the wide icy plateau, the unusual looking mountains and the imposing glaciers- are very clearly “sketched”, down to...
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Lake Assal, A Salty Nature Wonder

Lake Assal, A Salty Nature Wonder

There was a time when the ancient Romans were so fed up with the abundance of the African continent, that when a traveler said he discovered something new and wonderful, one of them replied: “Well, in Africa you always find something new!” Lake Assal is a crater lake in central Djibouti, located at the...
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