A Pilgrimage to the Sacred Batu Caves, Malaysia
The popular limestone hill has many caves and is a sacred spot, visited by the locals as well as tourists. The temple complex is spread all over the hill.
The popular limestone hill has many caves and is a sacred spot, visited by the locals as well as tourists. The temple complex is spread all over the hill.
Have you ever dreamed of escaping the big city and spending a weekend in a romantic small village? Where everything is idyllic – from the nature to architecture.
The incredible glass structure was built in 1887 to exhibit exotic flora and fauna. However, in 2006 Korean artist Kimsooja turned this whole Crystal Palace into an art installation, which made the visitors feel like entering a fairy tale.
The old village, mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086), is famous for its stone cottages built in 17th century. Often referred as the most beautiful village in England, Bibury is definitely very charming and very English.
Also known as the Stairway to Heaven, the 3,922 stairs lead to the top of the 756 m (2,480 ft) height summit of Puʻukeahiakahoe. Originally built in 1940s to install the Naval radio antenna, today the stairs attract the adventurers.
The great attraction has been built on the Aiguille du Midi, next to the tallest peak in Europe – Mont Blanc. In 3842 m (12604 ft) high the glass box attracts adventurers, who are eager to experience the vast landscape to the Alps.
The place is known as having an amazing landscape – its famous fairy chimneys are a true natural wonders, occurring only in a few more places in the world.
The city turns into a magical Christmas village during the holiday season. Decorated with lights, covered in snow Quebec attracts the locals and guests to spend more time in the city and enjoy the holiday spirit.
The oldest settlement in the country, founded in the early 16th century. Today due to the rich historic heritage, which includes fortifications, churches and houses from colonial era, Old San Juan is considered to be a National Heritage Site.
Built in 1919 by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, the castle was donated to the state of California after his death. Since then the castle is open for the public and is considered to be a historic park.
The only thing better than an exciting viewpoint must be a cable ride, with a slowly opening panoramic views. Besides of being a fast way of getting to the top of the mountain, cable lines alone can be a tourist attraction. Check out some of the greatest lifts with the breathtaking views.
Artist Phillip K Smith III has created an amazing little house in the middle of a desert. The contemporary art project was made using mirrors and LED lighting, which emanates colorful light at night.
Want to have a travel in time? Consider visiting theses cities, especially if you are interested in the Middle Ages. Here are ten towns with the very well preserved architecture from the Dark Ages.
Taroko means beautiful and it definitely can be said about the park. The site attracts adventurous visitors, who can discover the amazing nature of Taiwan.
An ancient town in the province of Perugia fascinates with marvelous architecture, compressed in a rather tiny area. Spello’s Medieval buildings, built on a Roman foundations, determine the dense web of small narrow streets.
The southernmost point of beautiful New Zealand mainly is used for sheep herding. The terrain is indeed brute: strong winds from Antarctica blow 2000 miles and then smash into Slope Point.
Aruba is a small island in the southern Caribbean and belongs to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is part of the Dutch Antilles.
Remote 43 km (27 mi) northeast from Madeira, the uninhabited Porto Santo was discovered in early 15th century. Just like Madeira archipelago, Porto Santo is rocky, with sculpted sand waves, beautiful rugged and sandy beaches.
The luxurious hotel indeed looks like a palace – the incredible interiors, outdoor design and service will definitely add up an extra excitement to your trip to Morocco.
Situated on the shore of Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by the Southern Alps, the luxury lodge is indeed an amazing retreat in this gorgeous country. Blanket Bay is a world known lodge, attracting guests from all around the world to stay in South Island.
Mole refers to a monumental building, while Antonelliana honors the architect of this tallest museum in the world. Built in 1889, the building served as a synagogue and later was turned into a museum.
Lying on the Koekohe Beach, the round rocks are believed to be the petrified fruits from Āraiteuru – a canoe that sailed the ancestors of the Ngāi Tahu people.
Cube Hotels – not only are they modern and cool, they also have a tendency to perfectly fit in the surroundings. Whether it is a hip and busy city like London, Birmingham, Shanghai or wild nature like Uluru site, woods in Sweden or Guadalupe Valley – these hotels offer the service of the highest quality and a unique experience modern design and architecture can offer.
The area of ice-clogged waters and a McMurdo Sound ice shelf are a source of important researches for the scientists. According to them, in places like these the primitive types of life might have started.