The idea of a prison-themed hotel is not new, but the Alcatraz Hotel has a name that stands out. Located in the heart of Kaiserslautern, Germany, this 56 room hotel features 100 year old sandstone walls and an overall interesting architecture. And to intuitively answer your question, yes, this place…
It is called “The Land God Made in Anger” or “The Gates of the bad place”. At a first glance, this name seems like an exaggeration of the local people, but the fact is that in the last two centuries many strange and tragic accidents occurred along the coast. In…
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is situated between Akron and Cleveland in Northeast Ohio, and it is the only national park in Ohio. With a total surface of 130 km2, it preserves and reclaims all the areas along the Cuyahoga River, with its beautiful rural landscape that includes colorful forests, waterfalls, rolling…
The Blue Grotto is a natural attraction on the coast of Capri Island, Italy, and it is considered one of the most beautiful sea caves due to its almost surreal blue water. The “eye-catching” color is a result of sunlight passing through the cavities and creating a blue reflection. There…
The Flower Carnival is a “fresh” event that happens in Debrecen, Hungary. It lasts for a week, usually in the second half of August, but the preparations for the carnival, including the decoration of the cars with fresh or dry flowers, begin 2-3 weeks before. Being a celebration of flowers,…
In the 9th century, an ascetic group of hermit monks moved to ancient stones and lived in hollows and fissures, believing in a salvation from the invaders and a much “closer” connection with God. They named these rock towers “Meteora” which in Greek language means “suspended in the air” or…
Fly by Wire is one of the most extreme sensations that one can experience in a lifetime. This unique installation was created in 1998 by Neil Harrap and is located outside Queenstown, New Zealand. The hybrid seems like a rocket ship and it is powered by a 60 hp aircraft…
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…
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.…
Ubud Hanging Garden Hotel & Resort is located in the heart of Bali, amongst the “smoky volcanoes and emerald rice terraces”. Built in an alluring traditional style, the resort offers 38 luxury private villas available for rent. Each villa is opened towards generous infinity pools, where one is literally surrounded…