Thor's Well - The Pacific Gateway to the UnderWorld

Thor's Well - "the gates of the dungeon." Cape Perpetua , Oregon. 

At moderate tide and strong surf, flowing water creates a fantastic landscape

Thor’s Well is part of Cape Perpetua, a typical Pacific Northwest headland – a forested area of land on the central Oregon Coast, surrounded by water on three sides. Thor’s Well is also often simply called the Spouting Horn. It is essentially a huge salt water fountain operated by the Pacific Ocean's power.

World Highest Chained Carousel

"Prater Tower in Vienna "

The World's Highest Chained Carousel, located in Vienna, at height of 117 meters.

The Prater tower stands compared with the Swiss house.

The carousel is a total of 117 metres high. In the tower construction there are three watches with 2.7 metres of diameter.

The golden-shining onion dome is lighted up with 1,200 LEDs.

Lake Natron: The Killer Lake That Literally Petrifies The Animals Into Sculptures

Nature is full of mysterious and magnificent landscapes. Among them, the terrifying African Lake Natron, with its reddish area that lures the animals, resulting in their petrification. We invite you to discover this deadly lake using somewhat distressing photos of the lake taken by Nick.

The Lake Natron in Tanzania is undoubtedly best known for its natural and deadly beauty. In fact the water the water has its strong and peculiar color due to a mineral called the Natron that mainly contains hydrated sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate which is in the form of a white substance”. The same mineral was once used in the mummification process by the Egyptians as a drying agent.

The Lake Natron  is extremely salty. In addition, the presence of Natron  in the Tanzanian lake is the source of a very high pH value of around 10.5 which makes it impractical for all living things to survive in the lake. It should also be noted that sometimes the water temperature to a high temperature of 60 ° in the lake.

Finally, even if the scientists agree that the extremely salty water resulted in the petrification of the animals, the cause of death remains more or less mysterious. Among the hypotheses of the researchers,  one suggests that the water reflections from the surface of the lake would have the effect of a mirror and birds would have crashed into it considering it to be sky and died due to high concentration of Natron.

Caño Cristales Colombia

Caño Cristales is a river located in the Serrania de la Macarena Mountains. The area where the river is found is so remote that you can only get there by horse, donkey, or on foot. Caño Cristales is filled with waterfalls, rapids, wells and hollows, with water so clear you can see all the way to the bottom. During most of the year the river seems like any other, with the water coursing over green algae rocks. Then during the period of time between the wet season and the dry season – which happens between September–November – the river transforms, becoming a river of color. The algae in the water produce a riot of color; red, blue, green, black and yellow line the river. This river has no fish because of the complexity of the channels. Caño Cristales has been called “The River of Five Colors”, “The Liquid Rainbow” and “The River That Ran Away From Paradise” and it’s honestly easy to see why.

Caño Cristales Colombia

Caño Cristales is a river located in the Serrania de la Macarena Mountains. The area where the river is found is so remote that you can only get there by horse, donkey, or on foot. Caño Cristales is filled with waterfalls, rapids, wells and hollows, with water so clear you can see all the way to the bottom. During most of the year the river seems like any other, with the water coursing over green algae rocks. Then during the period of time between the wet season and the dry season – which happens between September–November – the river transforms, becoming a river of color. The algae in the water produce a riot of color; red, blue, green, black and yellow line the river. This river has no fish because of the complexity of the channels. Caño Cristales has been called “The River of Five Colors”, “The Liquid Rainbow” and “The River That Ran Away From Paradise” and it’s honestly easy to see why.

Cudillero Asturias, Spain

Cudillero is a small, picturesque fishing port which sits on the side of a mountain. Outstanding are its hanging houses with eaves and brightly-coloured windows perched on a horseshoe of steep cliffs around the port.It has many routes with viewpoints, among which it is worth mentioning the walk to the lighthouse, La Garita, La Atalaya or El Pico. Its two most important buildings are the Gothic parish church, which dates from the 16th century and contains wonderful baroque carvings; and the chapel of Humilladero, which is the oldest structure in town. The fishermen's taverns, which are located in a narrow cobbled square next to the sea, are the main tourist attraction.

Cape Town

Cape Town is the quintessential melting pot: it is a city alive with creativity, colour, sounds and tastes.

While walking through the city’s streets and meeting its people, you will fall in love with its natural beauty, creative freedom and incredible spirit. Cape Town is a city where the unexpected is always just around the corner and the beautiful province of the Western Cape lies ready to be explored across the city border.

Bern, Switzerland

Berne  (German: Bern), the capital of Switzerland, is a small to medium sized city with a population of about 130,000 in the city proper and roughly 350,000 in the agglomeration area. It sits on a peninsula formed by the meandering turns of the river Aare. The remarkable design coherence of the Berne's old town has earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It features 4 miles of arcaded walkways along streets decked out with fountains and clock-towers. Bern was one of the eight host cities in the 2008 European Football Championships.

As capital city and seat of the parliament, government and administration at all three state levels, Bern is a unique place in Switzerland.

High quality of life 
Important garantees for a high quality of life in Bern are a sustainable politics, an old town designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and the picturesque location at the bend of the river Aare. Locals as well as the numerous guests from all over the world appreciate this.

A major business location in the Espace-Mittelland 
The business area of Bern (agglomeration) employs more than 200 000 people - mainly in the health, IT, communication, transport and general service sectors, including the public administration. Bern is also the centre of the Espace-Mittelland region, which comprises a population of around 385 000 and 264 000 places of work.

City of culture 
The City of Bern has a rich, varied range of cultural activities on offer, like the City Theatre, the Art Museum, the Paul Klee Centre, the History Museum and the Symphony Orchestra, but also smaller performances, galleries and theatres.

Sporting city par excellenceSport is very popular in Bern, not only because it is home to the top clubs Young Boys Bern and SC Bern. Bern has also made a name for itself as a venue for international sporting events. In 2008 it was one of the cities hosting the EURO 2008 football European Championship and in 2009 the ice hockey world championships were successfully held here. In January 2011 Bern was host to the ISU Ice Skating European Championship.

Top location for Education and Science 
Bern is also known internationally as a centre of science and research, particularly in the fields of cutting-edge technology, climate and medicine. Public education ranges from kindergarten to university level and there are also numerous private education and training institutions. You will find further information under www.bern.ch (German).

Lechfall, Germany

The river Lech hurls itself tumultuously over a ledge into a small, rocky gorge called the Magnustritt. The falls are spanned by a footbridge, guaranteed to raise your adrenaline level.

Hiking to Corniglia village in Cinque Terre, Italy

Corniglia is one of the villages of Cinque Terre, in Italy. Travelling northward and southward, Corniglia is the third village and the highest: it is placed on a steep promontory, with two exclusive small beaches at its sides. Like the other villages, it is a shining gem along the sea.

Coriniglia

The only true way to enjoy the Cinque Terre at its best is by foot. On the contrary, by foot or by train, otherwise by foot and by boat. The Genoa - La Spezia line stops in all the villages along the coast and the boats make regular shuttle runs between La Spezia, Lerici, Portovenere, Levanto and Sestri Levante. And then by foot, through the Mediterranean bush, between heaven and sea. In fact, the zone of the Cinque Terre is crossed by a knitted mesh of footpaths. The coastal footpath links all five villages, allowing you to be able to hike from the first village to the last village in five hours. Therefore, it could also be ideal to do a single hike or perhaps the more binding along the crest or towards the Sanctuaries: routes or footpaths are numerous, delightful and interesting; they which give a general idea of the area and also offer a brief insight into its exceptional cultural and natural beauty.

Taking the local commuter/milk trains (they used to deliver milk and mail to the cities) to Vernazza from Genova or La Spezia is a magnificent experience. You will ride along the cliffs, overlooking turquoise waters and olive trees. Tunnel after tunnel, the air cools and heats in the sun.

S. Pietro church. This Parish church dedicated to St. Peter already appears in a document from 1521. Experts have been able to demonstrate that it was built conserving part of the walls belonging to a pre-existent less important church of the 11th Century.

S. Pietro church

When you arrive at the train station at Corniglia, there are two ways to reach the center of town. Turn left out of the station and the bus is up and to the right, the walking trail, to the left. The walking trail is well maintained, with 365 (one for each day of the year) gradual steps leading up to the top of the town. Along the trail, as you walk through the vineyards, there are many stops with picturesque views of Manarola, the next town to the south When you arrive at the top of the steps, turn left to head to the center of town. Turn left and walk up the small street (Via Fieschi) that winds through the town, with many small stores and bars with local products. Gelateria Artigianle is well worth the stop for a taste of Gelato to refresh you from the long climb. Enjoy the Miele (honey flavored). Stop by and have fresh anchovies and wine with Mario, the owner of enoteca I'll Pirun. The music here is wonderful blend of jazz and blues. Continue on, and turn left past the church, and up the steps for the best views of Manarola.

• The Heart of Cinque Terre - Short Rent (208 m above sea level), (Between Corniglia and Vernazza Blue Path), . Country cottage sea view (between Corniglia and Vernazza) the most high and most impressive spot of Cinque Terre Blue Path. Offers accommodation for €60 per double room. It is the only accommodation located along the blue path. 
• Home Cinque Terre, Frazione Prevo, Via Prevo, Small lonely house with kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, large terrace and garden overlooking the sea at 230 meter up sea level. At 50 meters from the Blue Path between Corniglia and Vernazza. Offer accomodation per 90€ per day  

San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge

The San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge (known locally as the Bay Bridge) is a complex of bridges spanning San Francisco Bay of the U.S. state of California. As part of Interstate 80 and the direct road route between San Francisco and Oakland, it carries approximately 240,000 vehicles per day on its two decks. It has one of the longest spans in the world.

The toll bridge was conceived as early as the gold rush days, but construction did not begin until 1933. Designed by Charles H. Purcell,and built by American Bridge Company, it opened for traffic on November 12, 1936, six months before the Golden Gate Bridge. It originally carried automobile traffic on its upper deck, and trucks and trains on the lower, but after the closure of the Key System transit lines, the lower deck was converted to road traffic as well. In 1986, the bridge was unofficially dedicated to James B. Rolph.

The bridge consists of two sections of roughly equal length; the older western section connects downtown San Francisco to Yerba Buena Island and the newer eastern section connects the island to Oakland. The western section is a double suspension bridge. Originally, the largest span of the original eastern half was a cantilever bridge. During the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, a section of the eastern section's upper deck collapsed onto the lower deck and the bridge was closed for a month. Reconstruction of the eastern section of the bridge as a causeway connected to a self-anchored suspension bridge began in 2002; the new bridge opened September 2, 2013 at a reported cost of over $6.5 billion and is currently the world's widest bridge, according to Guinness World Records.

Petra by night, Jordan

To visit Petra during daylight is awe-inspiring; to experience it at night by the light of 1,800 candles is truly out-of-this-world! Walk through the Siq to the Khazneh following a candle-lit path and enjoy the haunting music of the Bedouins at the Treasury. Tours start at 8.30pm and finish at 10.00pm every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Tickets can be purchased from the Petra Site Office at the entrance to the site. Allow yourself plenty of time to walk through the Siq - you don't want to miss the show!

Zell am See-Kaprun, Austrian Alps under full moon in winter

Shipwreck in Zakynthos, Greece

The most commonly accepted story regarding the wreck of the Panagiotis maintains that she spent the later part of her life as a smuggler ship. In 1980 (during a time of record population lows on the island of Zakynthos), Panagiotis was making her way from Turkey with a freight of contraband cigarettes (for the Italian Mafia, as some versions of the story assert). The crew was suspected by authorities, and so the Panagiotis was pursued by the Greek Navy. Encountering stormy weather, she ran aground in a shallow cove to the north of Porto Vromi, where the crew abandoned ship to evade the pursuing Navy. To this day, she remains at the site which is now called "Navagio" for the Greek "shipwreck."

Purple Wisteria, Japan

The genus Wisteria is a woody climbing plant of the family Fabaceae. These species are called. Some of them are grown as ornamentals for their clusters of spring flowers and their thick foliage. Depending on the species and cultivars, the flowers are purple, blue or white. The length of inflorescences varies from 10 cm to one meter for Wisteria floribunda var. ‘Macrobotrys’. Some cultivars are fragrant and among them, there are cultivars such as ‘Rosea’ or ‘Jacko’. They are native to the United States, China and Japan. The seeds are poisonous. The best known species is the Wisteria sinensis, glycine in China, widely naturalized in Western Europe. There is also another common species: Wisteria floribunda or glycine Floramor.

Mykonos, Greece

Mykonos is the most cosmopolitan island in the Cyclades and one of the finest examples of Cycladic architecture. Traditional and cubic houses with flat roofs, wooden coloured doors and windows create a unique atmosphere which reflects the main features of the traditional style which is popular worldwide. Despite its tourist development, Mykonos island is proud for its strong Cycladic identity that matches perfectly with the folklore art of the island and the Venetian tradition.

Chora is the historical settlement of Mykonos Greece with a plethora of traditional whitewashed houses sitting in the flat region in contrast to the other Aegean settlements which they are developed amphitheatrically in hillsides overlooking the sea. The main town of Mykonos consists of huge white rocks, wooden colourful balconies hanging over the labyrinth streets and different shapes.
Every quarter distinguishes for the traditional architecture of Mykonos, the whitewashed walls, the wooden balconies and the beautifully decorated courtyards. On the other hand, the whitewashed villages of Mykonos present this impressive contrast on the grey rocks, resting in total harmony into the rocky and barren landscape of the Cycladic island.
Mykonos was among the Greek islands that attracted the Venetians, a reason that is highly appreciated by the many tourists who see many characteristics from the Venetian culture. Apart from the medieval castle of Gyzi that stands in Ano Mera, the most characteristic part of Mykonos inspired by the Venetians is Little Venice. It is by far the most attractive quarter of this island, known for the whitewashed stone built houses sitting at the edge of the sea with their colorful balconies literally hanging over the the water.
Today, most of these houses belong to famous fish restaurants and nice bars. It is no wonder why this neighbourhood has become the trademark of Mykonos and the most photographed place on this island. In the heart of the town you can also see some newly established buildings, like the Town Hall.

Lighting up the Banpo Bridge, Seoul

The Banpo Bridge is a major bridge in downtown Seoul over the Han River, South Korea, connecting the Seocho and Yongsan districts. The Banpo Bridge is on top of Jamsu Bridge, forming a "double deck" bridge. During periods of high rainfall, the Jamsu Bridge is designed to submerge as the water level of the river rises, as the lower deck lies close to the waterline. This deck incorporates pedestrian and bicycle paths that provide easy access to the Banpo Hangang Park from the north side of the river. Banpo Bridge is a girder bridge and was completed in 1982.

Moonlight Rainbow Fountain                                                                                                                                                                                                         

The Moonlight Rainbow Fountain  is the world's longest bridge fountain that set a Guinness World Record with nearly 10,000 LED nozzles that run along both sides that is 1,140m long, shooting out 190 tons of water per minute. Installed in September 2009 on the Banpo Bridge, Seoul mayor Oh Se-hoon praised that the bridge will further beautify the city and showcase Seoul's eco-friendliness, as the water is pumped directly from the river itself and continuously recycled. The bridge has 38 water pumps and 380 nozzles on either side, which draw 190 tons of water per minute from the river 20 meters below the deck, and shoots as far as 43 meters horizontally.