The 33 Most Surreal Places On Earth
So many other-worldly places exist right on our planet, and we never even knew about it. Here are 33 landmarks that look like paintings and scenes from science fiction movies. 01. Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia Source: Earth Porm During the rainy season, the world’s largest salt flat becomes the world’s largest mirror. The Salar was born when several prehistoric lakes joined into one. The salt flat is so reflective, it’s used to...
The 30 Most Beautiful Small Towns In The World. #2 Is An Amazing Secret!
Somewhere between the city and the wilds of nature you’ll find picturesque little towns that seem to fade right into the landscape. These are my favorite small towns–the ones where people and places seem to get along just perfectly. 1 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany Garmisch-Partenkirchen is an enchanting town in the heights of the Zugspitze mountain, the tallest in Germany at a height of nearly 3,000 meters....
18 National Flags Made From Food
These delicious flags were designed for the Sydney International Food Festival by the advertising agency WHYBINTBWA. It’s a fantastic concept that creates a nation’s flag from the food associated with the country. Now many of you will likely disagree with some of the foods selected to symbolize a particular country, but keep in mind it can be challenging to not only use food that represents the country but also works with the actual...
The Lotus Building in Wujin, China
Architecture and design firm Studio505, have recently completed the Lotus Building in Wujin, China. The Lotus Building in Wujin, China: Located in the heart of Wujin, the burgeoning southern district of Changzhou, Jiangsu PRC, the Lotus Building and the 3.5 hectare People’s Park has been designed to act as a cultural anchor and civic landmark – establishing a symbolic commitment of the local government’s ambitions and future...
The 24 Most Terrifying Places In The World To Look Down
If you’re afraid of heights, turn back now. These are the most incredible (and mortifying) places to stand…and look down. 1 | Mont Blanc, French Alps Atop the 12,600 foot Aiguille du Midi peak is a glass cage named “Step into the Void.” Visitors enjoy the view of Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest mountain, from what is the world’s highest glass floor. 2 | The tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa in Dubai Burj Khalifa is 2,700...
Top 18 Ideal Locations For an Ideal Getaway
As we are inching closer to the end of summer, we have drafted a list of ideal locations for an ideal getaway. It’s far from perfect, but worth looking: 1 | Montenegro 2 | Austria 3 | England 4 | Japan 5 | Ericeira, Portugal 6 | Bled, Slovenia 7 | Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona 8 | Kauai Hawaii 9 | Canada 10 | Cinque Terre, Italy 11 | Guangxi Mountains, China 12 | Ice Cave in Skaftafell, Iceland 13 | Le Panoramic...
21 Roads You Have to Drive in Your Lifetime
There’s nothing like a road trip to really experience a country. From coastal highways and dizzying mountain passes, to scenic routes through national parks and bridges over great spans of water; roads are the circulatory system that connects a country. After an extensive search online, the Sifter has compiled a list of some of the most beautiful, challenging and unforgettable roads in the world. While hardly exhaustive, this list...
21 Most Breathtaking Pools in the World
1 | St. Regis Lhasa Resort, Lhasa, China 2 | Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como, Italy 3 | Laucala Island, Taveuni, Fiji 4 | Grace Santorini, Thera, Greece 5 | Chongwe River House, Eastern Province, Zambia 6 | Delamore Lodge, Waiheke Island, New Zealand 7 | The Library, Suratthani, Thailand 8 | Purobeach Porto Montenegro, Bay of Kotor, Montenegro 9 | Boucan by Hotel Chocolate, Jalousle, St. Lucia 10 | Guitar-Shaped Pool, Location Unknown...
40 Lesser Known Travel Destinations You Should Seek In This Lifetime
1 | The Swallow’s Nest – Crimean peninsula, Southern Ukraine 2 | Chefchaouen or Chaouen, Northwest Morocco 3 | Portugal dos Pequenitos (Little Ones’ Portugal) – Coimbra, Portugal 4 | Taormina – Sicily, Italy 5 | Huacachina, Peruvian Desert 6 | Bishop Castle – San Isabel National Forest, Rye, Colorado 7 | The Coloured Earth of Chamarel, Mauritius 8 | The Dancing House – Prague, Czech Republic 9 | Pamukkale – Denizli, Turkey 10 | The...
20 Roads You Should Drive In Your Lifetime
1 | The Valley of Fire Road in Nevada passes through beautiful red sandstone formations that look like they are on fire when reflecting the sun. Jeff Banke/Shutterstock 2 | The Atlantic Road in Norway stretches across seven bridges and offers a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean. If you drive in calmer weather, you might even see whales and seals. Ivan Tsvetkov/Shutterstock 3 | India’s Rohtang Pass offers a spectacular view of...