Ready to walk barefoot on a beach that resembles a miniature desert? Stretching 1000 acres (404 hectares) to the South of the island of Gran Canaria, Maspalomas Sand Dunes offers an unforgettable view: glamorous pyramids of smooth yellow sand on top of which you can witness the neighboring blue ocean.…
There are two things you need on a North American road trip. A travel itinerary and a hot playlist. The rest will sort itself out! But if you have a plan for where you’re going, how you’re getting there, and a fun, quintessentially American playlist with you, then your road…
Playa de Las Catedrales (literally translated as Beach of the Cathedrals and officially named Praia de Augas Santas) makes for an interesting beach escape. This is due to its many arches and caves, which can be seen and explored during low tide (approximately from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). In…
These ice sculpted instruments by musical group Ice Music take the idea of unconventional concerts to a whole new level. According to Bored Panda, the band’s songs are unconventionally played on guitars, violins, xylophones and cellos, all hand-carved in ice by Ice Music’s founder Tim Linhart. After being carefully designed…
We do not always feel like admitting this to ourselves, but traveling has much to do with escaping. And this Swing at the end of the World is our idea of a perfect nature escape. Located in the Ecuadorian wilderness, the swing is reachable by hiking up the path to…
[adsenseyu2] We had a few posts here on ice caves and ice hotels and we figured since we started a trend anyway, we should continue with something no less spectacular: ice waves. This unique phenomenon occurs in Antarctica, so if you’re ever in a wild expedition near Earth’s southernmost continent,…
Cheaper than an advertising billboard and in this case, more effective, the owners of this bike shop in Altlandsberg, Germany decided to hang 120 bicycles on the main facade. [adsenseyu2] Who could anticipate that the beautiful historic town of Altlandsberg, located not far from Berlin would catch so much media…
The Yellow Treehouse Restaurant is located in Auckland, New Zealand and was designed by architects Peter Eising and Lucy Gauntlett from Pacific Environments Architects. There is room at the tables for 18 people in this original looking restaurant (plus the waiters); the kitchen and facilities are situated on the ground.…
Thinking of exploring Vietnam? With its flavorful street food, chaotic traffic, and jaw-dropping landscapes, Vietnam is a favorite for many travelers in Southeast Asia. But it’s a country that rewards the prepared. Here are 15 practical tips that will help you make the most of your first trip. 1. Mind…
Imagine strolling through a sunlit Lisbon alley, walls alive with intricate blue-and-white patterns telling stories of voyages and saints. These are Portugal’s beloved azulejos – the glazed ceramic tiles that adorn everything from grand cathedrals to humble tavern walls. In this travelogue, we delve into the history of azulejos (including…
