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May25

The most crazy buildings of the world – part 3

piano house

Piano house in Anhui, China

This unique piano house is in Anhui Province, China. This building was designed by the local Chinese government to attract more development to this area. Inside of the transparent violin is the escalator to the building, where a variety of city plans and ideas for the future development are on display.
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May25

The Capsule Hotel

capsule hotel

Everybody that travels to Tokyo, Japan should experience this unique accommodation, at least once! In the capsule hotel, you will stay in a cell instead of a room. The capsule is usually only 2 x 2 x 6ft long.
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May25

Aqua Fantasy Resort

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Awarded for the best family destination in 2006 and 2007 in a row. Wonderful atmosphere, spectacular location and outstanding hospitality… You will love the privacy and the fun at Aqua Fantasy! The hotel complex is established on a wide landscape (190 000m²) with Turkey’s Number One Waterpark, situated on a quiter stretch of Ephesus beach and just on the outskirts of Kusadasi, Turkey.
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May20

Sao Paulo Culinary

sao paulo dom restaurant

The idea that Brazilian cuisine can hold its own is slowly taking hold in Sao Paulo, thanks to a new generation of chefs looking outward for technique but inward for ingredients and tradition. At D.O.M., the chef Alex Atala was vaulted to international fame for using Brazilian ingredients in majestically executed contemporary dishes. A gel with green tomatoes, coriander seeds, Peruvian corn and aromatic herbs.
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May20

Future Travel

los angeles international airport

Los Angeles International Airport

There’s so much potential to improve airline travel in so many ways with the creation of  a better experience, deliver a sense of freedom that was previously unavailable to all but the wealthiest of travelers. Sustainability and energy efficiency are extremely important. There’s a trend of pushing cars farther away from the terminals and improving access to public transit with better rail links and easy-to-use connections. Quieter airplanes make it possible to close the distance between city and airport, which will cut down transit times.
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May16

Discover the authentic Bulgaria

bulgarian cuisine

When you visit this charming country you should not miss the local cuisine. Bulgaria offers cuisine with its own characteristics and phenomenal variety. It is a combination between of the Slavic, Greek and Turkish cuisines. The Bulgarian cuisine is lots of onion, garlic and many seasonings like red and black pepper, pimento, bay leaves, and savory. The cooking in Bulgarian cuisine usually includes roasting, boiling and frying.
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May16

The legend of Aphrodite’s Birth

rock of aphrodites

The island of Cyprus is an ideal place for a relaxing holiday with excellent boutiques spas and magnificent natural beaches. The Rock of Aphrodite is a major tourist destination of the Cyprus. With a breathtaking view of the sea, it is considered to be the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite.
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May15

Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland

glacier swiss

Nearly six hundreds of naked people formed a “living sculpture” on Aletsch glacier before few of years against a global warming. Aletsch is the longest glacier in Europe, with a length of 23 km and it’s designated a UNESCO world heritage site. It is located at an altitude of 2,200 m in one of the highest stone pine forests in Europe. But Aletsch Glacier retreated 115 meters in a single year.
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May15

Andalucia attraction

 

andalucia

Andalucia is world-famous for its “Fiestas”. Over 3,000 fiestas are celebrated every year – honoring everything from Saints to food. These lively celebrates including fairs, pilgrimages and carnivals. With cheerful people and loud entertainment, the fiestas creating a very special atmosphere. The calendar flows with events and activities including music, dance and etc.
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May15

The dreamlike Tobago Cays

tobago cays

The Tobago Cays are a group of five small inhabited islands, part of the Grenadine Islands. Surrounded by Horseshoe Reef, the cays are magnetic destination for a cruise, snorkeling and diving. The Horseshoe Reef has a diameter of about two miles and the water depth averages five to twelve feet.
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