The island of Stolnby is one of some 160 islands on Lake Seliger in western Russia, about 360 km from Moscow. The lake is a complex system of 212 sq km of interconnected lakes, channels and islands, a protected nature reserve surrounded by spectacular wild countryside of hills, fens, pine forest inhabited by moose, brown bears, lynxes and wolves. Photo by: Dmitry Chastikov
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Venus Flytrap
The flytrap was introduced to the public in 1763 as the “fly trap sensitive” by North Carolina governor Arthur Dobbs, and ever since then it has represented a mysterious case in the evolution of flowering plants. Today it is the most well known species of a carnivorous plant that catches and digests animal prey – mostly insects. These insectivorous plants lure their prey using sweet smelling nectar. When an insect lands on the head of the fly trap, they seek the source of the nectar, and if the plant is lucky, it will touch one of the many trigger hairs located within the jaws of the trap. Once triggered, the trap snaps closed, trapping the victim. Venus flytraps live only in bogs in North and South Carolina.
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The Bulgari Resort in Bali is located near the village of Pecatu and the stunning clifftop site of the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple, on the island’s far southwestern tip. Superbly situated at more than 150 metres above the sea shore, the resort offers unrivaled views across the Indian Ocean. Nestled between the cliff and the ocean, a 1.5 kilometer long beach is accessible only through the resort’s inclined elevator.
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“230 Fifth” is a plush lounge located on the 20th floor of the building formerly known as the Victoria Hotel in the Flatiron District of Manhattan. It consists of two floors with 8,000 sq. ft of enclosed space and a magnificently landscaped 14,000 sq. ft rooftop garden. It is the largest rooftop garden in Manhattan. You’ll be in love with the great views of the city this venue has to offer of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Buildings, Statue of Liberty, and Hudson River.
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The Noel Kempff Mercado National Park is located 600 Km northeast from Santa Cruz city, Bolivia. The National Park is one of the largest (1,523,000 ha) and most intact parks in the Amazon Basin. It is ranges in altitude from 200 meters (m) to 750m at the top of the Huanchaca Plateau. The park was founded on June 28, 1979.
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The crookedest street in the world is Lombard Street in San Francisco, California. It is famous for having a steep, one-block section that consists of tight hairpin turns. The steep, hilly street was created with sharp curves to switchback down the one-way hill past beautiful Victorian mansions. The street is paved with bricks and lined with a spectacular arrangement of shrubs and flowers make this one of the most photogenic stops on your trip.
Located in Hunan Province in China, Zhangjiajie Forest Geo-park covers a total area of 9,600 sq. k?, 1.1000 of China’s territory. This scenic area which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. In the area many scenic spots such as Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Baofeng Lake, Suoxiyu Valley, Tianzi Mountain, Yangjiajie Nature Reserve – together with Huanglong Cave (Asia’s largest cave), and many beautiful bridges, brooks and waterfalls. The area is a rare natural museum and famous tourist scenic spot.
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The Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive Resort are located just steps from the Tamarijn Aruba at Dutch Village. The Tamarijn Aruba family vacation getaway is perfect for families.
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The Semmering Railroad – located in Austria this line connects the cities of Gloggnitz and Muerzzuschlag, it’s a section of the southern line called -Suedbahn. It is still fully functional as a part of the former Austrian Southhern Railway which is now part of the Austrian Federal Railways.
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Nuremberg is second-biggest city in Germany, after Munich. The city is home to an appealing variety of historic buildings, museums, and interesting sightseeing opportunities. Nuremberg is famous for its sausages. Also the city offers a wide variety of annual events catering for all tastes. Opera or ballet in the State Theatre, cultural events in various city districts, cabaret and so on – the program is huge.
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