Edificio Planeta is one of the most unique buildings in the world and one glance at the building is enough to find out why. The building’s exterior balconies are covered with plants of different kinds which seem as if Edificio Planeta is its own forest. The building is the headquarters of Editorial Planeta, one of …
Edificio Planeta: Plant-Covered Building in Barcelona Read More »
The Moana Sapa, or the Moana Sapa Cafe in the Sa Pa town of Vietnam, is arguably one of the country’s most serene and peaceful-looking places. Many people describe Moana Sapa as a make-believe paradise with lush mountains and forests. telescarlos_ Sa Pa is located in one of the most mountainous regions in Vietnam. The …
When they said that all roads lead to Rome, they probably didn’t think about these winding roads. At first, it is not really possible to understand where these roads come from or lead to. The winding roads, or as some call them snake/snail roads have twists and curves that require the utmost attention of drivers but …
The Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago in the shape of a palm tree within a circle in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The archipelago consists of four sections as the trunk, spine, fronds, and crescend. The trunk serving as the entrance is connected to the mainland by a bridge. Another bridge connects the trunk to the …
Palm Jumeirah: Palm Tree-Shaped Archipelago in Dubai Read More »
A floating airport is an airport built and situated on a very large floating structure (VLFS) located many miles out at sea utilizing a flotation type of device or devices such as pneumatic stabilized platform (PSP) technology. Floating Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the world’s first ocean airport, built on a landfill island in Osaka …
Windmills are an iconic part of Dutch culture, and around 1,200 historic windmills, most of which are still functioning, survive today. Here are some of the best places to see the windmills in the Netherlands. Kinderdijk Village Kinderdijk village contains the largest concentration of old Dutch windmills. 19 mills were built in the Alblasserwaard polder at the confluence …
Founded in the 14th century, Beni Isguen, meaning “the sons of those who keep the faith,” is a Berber town in the oasis of Mʾzab, Algeria. Due to the strict religious and social ideals of the town, strangers are not allowed in the town in most hours of the day. Nevertheless, Strangers may not still be able to …
Beni Isguen: Historical Oasis Village That is Difficult to Enter Read More »
Dogxim looked and barked like a dog, but she also climbed bushes, a behavior more typical of the local Pampas fox, and refused common dog food, preferring to eat rats. Genetic testing later confirmed the creature was a hybrid of both species—the world’s first documented fox-dog. The fictional team behind Jurassic World succeeded in doing …
Meet ‘Dogxim,’ the world’s first known dog-fox hybrid—and a genetic oddity Read More »
For more than 400 years, Kannauj artisans have been producing rose attar using the world’s oldest known perfume-making process. Although Damask roses are cultivated in other parts of India, the varietal favors Ganges alluvial soils surrounding the city of Kannauj. For more than 400 years, the highly fragrant roses from Kannauj have gone into the …
This ancient city is the perfume capital of India Read More »
About 4,200 years ago, horseback riding allowed people to travel farther and faster than ever before, spurring migration throughout Europe and Asia. For thousands of years, horses have played critical roles in human societies around the world. These equines helped early farmers plow their fields, transported people farther and faster, and gave warriors a competitive …
