Peterhof Fountains in Russia

Peterhof is a sort of place which can’t be described, it’s exactly the place which must be seen and felt by yourself! If you travel to Russia, you have no chance to ignore this unique place! 

The Peterhof Palace includes several palaces and gardens in fact. Having been an Imperial Residence of Russian Peter the Great at first the Peterhof Palace and Garden became a real sample or architectural and landscaping art in the whole world today. 

Swarovski Fountain - Austria

The Swarovski Kristallwelten, or Swarovski Crystal World, sits in the Austrian Tyrol like a jewel in a ring. If it looks like a fortress, that’s no accident: In 1892, firm owner Daniel Swarovski shifted the entire company out of Bohemia (today’s Czech Republic) to the wild & woolly Tyrol so that the tools and methods of the secretive company would remain firmly under wraps. 

Buckingham Fountain - Chicago

Buckingham Fountain, officially known as the ‘Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain’ is one of Chicago’s most popular landmarks. The fountain is located in Grant Park at the center of a formally laid out garden. 

Floating Fountains, Osaka - Japan

Floating Fountains” is Isamu Noguchi last work for the world expo in Osaka, japan. Noguchi took this water tap illusion one step further and developed nine “floating” fountains for the World Expo in Osaka, Japan. Incredible fountains that looks like they are flying. 

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Kensington Palace and Gardens, London

A royal residence is an official residence of Prince William and Duchess Kate. It is open for the visits, where various exhibitions are open. In the gardens an artificial lake, walkways, various plants offer a beautiful retreat from the city’s hustle and bustle.

Why to go there?

A historic site, the gardens are beautiful and it is located in the heart of London.

How to get there?

Situated between Notting Hill Gate and Kensington High Street.

Mole Antonelliana - the Tallest Museum in the World in Turin, Italy

Mole Antonelliana, Turin, Italy. 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.

The landmark of Turin houses the National Museum of Cinema now, so it can definitely be called a temple of cinema. The viewpoint in the top of the Mole Antonelliana offers a bird’s-eye view: a wonderful panorama to the city and Alps opens.

When to go there?

Turin is also known as the capital of the Alps: summers are mild, winters are cold.

Why to go there?

One of the most famous landmarks in the beautiful city of Turin.

A Lovely Retreat in the Unspoiled Nature in Blanket Bay, New Zealand

Blanket Bay, Glenorchy, Otago, New Zealand. 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.

The lodge offers a wide range of activities: from relaxing in a hot tub and pool to fly-fishing, heli-skiing, jet boating, kayaking, horse riding, visiting vineyards and even flight tours above Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound. The restaurant with the views to the lake, New Zealand cuisine led by the most famous chefs and a wine cellar – the lodge offers an indeed unforgettable experience.

Why to go there?

A world quality place to stay once in the region, known for the skiing resorts.

When to go there?

Anytime – the surroundings with the mountains, hiking trails and water activities offer various adventures all year round.

How to get there?

35 minutes from Queenstown, 50 minutes from the Queenstown airport by car.

The Green Dragon Pub in Hobbit Village Hobbiton, New Zealand

The Green Dragon Pub, Hobbiton, Matamata, New Zealand. Situated in Hobbiton – the artificial village, built for the Lord Of The Rings saga – the pub attracts visitors from all around the world. Although built for the hobbits, people can easily fit in: the pub is a standard size, but with some elements, that create an optical illusion of a smaller house.

The Green Dragon Pub was opened for public on December 1st, 2012. The tourists who come to Hobbiton now can fully experience the surreal atmosphere: real drinks are served in this pub, where Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin used to party. The owners also plan to open a hotel here in the near future.

Why to go there?

A unique place to visit, especially if you are a fan of Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

When to go there?

Anytime: the weather is mild all year round.

How to get there?

The tour to Hobbiton takes off from Matamata or Rotorua.

Nine Hells of Beppu Japan

Beppu is home to over 2,800 hot springs and is found on the island of Kyushu. The Nine hells of Beppu are some of the more unique springs in the area. Hell 1 is Umi Jigoku meaning “sea hell”. The pool is a turquoise blue and is hot enough to boil eggs. Hell 2 is Oniishibou, meaning “shaven head hell” and gets its name from the boiling gray mud. The mud bubbles to the surface and resembles the shaved head of Buddhist monks. Hell 3 is Shiraike Jigoku meaning “white pond hell” and is filled with boiling white water caused by the high calcium concentrations. Hell 4 is Yama Jigoku meaning “mountain hell. Yama Jigoku was made by a mud volcano that spewed so much that it created a small mountain surrounded by small pools. Hell 5 is Kamada Jigoku “cooking pot hell”. This is a collection of boiling hot springs that are flanked by a red devil statue featured as the cook. Hell 6 is Oniyama Jigoku, meaning “devil’s mountain hell”. Oniyama is a very strong stream that can pull 1 ½ train cars, and is also home to about 100 hellish crocodiles. Hell 7 is Kinryu Jigoku “golden dragon hell”. This spring is featured with a steaming dragon. The steam is supplied by the steam of the spring and is directed out of the dragon’s nostrils. The dragon gives the illusion of flying when water spouts out at sunrise. Hell 8 is Chinoike Jigoku, meaning “blood pond hell”. Chinoike gets its name from the bright reddish colored water caused by ferrous (containing iron) minerals in the pond. Hell 9 is Tatsumaki Jigoku, meaning “spout hell”. Tatsumaki is a geyser that spouts every 30 minutes and has a temperature of about 105 degrees Celsius.

Sanqingshan China

Sanqingshan has been considered a sacred place. Used by Taoists for meditation, and believed to lead to immortality it’s easy to see why. Sanqingshan is shrouded in mists for 200 days of the year. The mist gives an otherworldly quality to the mountain, along with thousands of streams that pour into pools, granite formations that resemble silhouettes of humans and animals, and strangely shaped pine trees. The pools and vegetation create unique environments that lure many exotic and rare birds and animals to make their home there. Sanqingshan is home to about 2,500 plant species. This is one of the only places to find the plants that are used in making traditional Chinese medicines.

The Plain of Jars Lao

The Plain of Jars is one of the oldest archeological mysteries in Southeast Asia. Located on the plateau of Xieng Khouang, in the mountains of Indochina, there are about 90 different jars sites. Each site contains from 1 to 400 jars. It has been estimated that they were created 3,000 years ago, and are made of sandstone, limestone, granite, breccias and conglomerate, with the majority being made of sandstone. The tallest jar is about 9 ft. tall and all are made from their own individual slab of stone. At first glance they appear to be haphazardly placed, with some standing upright and others on their sides, pointing in different directions. Further studies have revealed that the jars are placed in positions that form the constellation patterns of the stars. There has been lots of speculation about the purpose of the jars – drinking glasses for a giant race, being used to collect rainwater, or as burial urns. Most of the jars are empty, but a few have been found with bodies or tools inside, or filled with miniature Buddha statues. Exploration is hard as the area is littered with unexploded bombs from the Secret War.

Pamukkale Turkey

Pamukkale means cotton castle, and has also been called the white castle because of the vast whiteness caused by the high concentration of calcite in the water. Travertine sedimentary deposits have created the white terraces, petrified waterfalls and mineral forests that make up the landscape. The 17 hot springs are heated by an underground volcano. The beautiful area of Pamukkale, Turkey, has been used as a healing spa for thousands of years. The healing properties of the area drew people from all over, and the Romans built the ancient city of Hieropolis there. To help preserve the area, hotels and access roads were taken down and man-made pools were created to help in keeping the natural beauty of Pamukkale.

Sray Village, Sri-Lanka

Beautiful Hotel, natural and giving a warm and harmony feel with the surroundings of the nature. the rooms located 7.5 Meters from the ground, well built and safe to live in. the place itself is very peaceful and the only sounds that you hear are the birds outside.

Tree Hotel in Boden, Lapland, Sweden

This high tree room's built and designed with top of the art highest standards there are with paying attention to the smallest details like safety and heat options during the cold nights of Lapland, Sweden.

Tree House Lodge, Costa Rica

Reminds a hotel room from a kids fantasy world. Trees going up from the ground, the bathroom located inside the tree hood and bridges connects between the bedrooms and the main living room. the unit also contains a very well equipped kitchen, two bathrooms and two bedrooms

Treehouse point, Washington, USA

Very nice house-tree's, well built, includes very delighted architect details like hanging bridges and huge windows across the woods. The rooms are warm and romantic, also the surrounding area's is very impressive and worth visiting.

Sorcerer’s Castle, Montreux, Switzerland

Hobbits’ House, Dordogne, France