Niagornat – Village Bravely Fighting for Survival
The FunTASTIC Wave of the Paria Canyon
The Wave of Coyote Buttes
The Wave has become a popular attraction in the Coyote Buttes area of the Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness on the Utah/Arizona border.
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Paro Taktsang (spa phro stag tshang) is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery (also known as Tiger’s Nest), a prominent Himalayan Buddhist temple complex consisting of seven monasteries.
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…out of nostalgia for the good old days 🙂
Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta sing “You’re the One That I Want” at the 2002 Grease DVD Release Party.
UK and London in the Highest Resolution (VIDEO)
This archive of England 4K footage was created by the award winning team of specialized cinematographers and colorists from Creative Media Group.
Their award winning stock footage archive of England 4K contains many never-before-seen stock footage shots. While processing this England 4K footage the CMG team of creative professionals developed proprietary work-flows and innovative techniques that allowed them to pull out rich vibrant colors and process ultra high-resolution video content. Some of this England 4K footage was created by specially programmed and engineered pieces of patent-pending technology.
London Facts to Challenge Even the Cleverest Language Travelers
1. The Houses of Parliament are officially known as the Palace of Westminster and it is the largest palace in the country.
2. The Palace of Westminster has eight bars (where prices are kept cheap, thanks to the taxpayer), six restaurants, 1,000 rooms, 100 staircases, 11 courtyards, a hair salon, and rifle-shooting range. READ MORE
Flower Viewing and the Stunning Blooms of Sakura in Japan
Flower Viewing: Every year in Japan, people flock to different cities to witness the blooming of the pink sakura, or cherry blossom trees.
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Do you want to visit the most incredibly situated, let alone remote, monastery in Ladakh?
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A group of people got inspired and decided to show their way of feeling happy on the streets of Pancevo… Great job! 🙂
Pharrell Williams – Happy – We are from Pancevo (Serbia)
World’s Best Hikes – the Alpstein Area and Äscher Cliff Restaurant
Best Hikes: Nowhere else in Switzerland is the change from the hilly landscape of Central Switzerland to the craggy alpine scenery so abrupt or impressive as in the Alpstein area.
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Saint Patricks Day: St. Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. He was born in the fourth century and is famous for bringing Christianity into Ireland.
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Lake Orta (Italian: Lago d’Orta) is a lake in northern Italy west of Lake Maggiore. It has been so named since the 16th century, but was previously called the Lago di San Giulio, after Saint Julius (4th century), the patron saint of the region. READ MORE
Guide to British Tea Drinking Etiquette
A Visit to the Masterpiece-packed Uffizi Gallery (VIDEO)
The Uffizi Gallery is a museum in Florence, Italy. It is one of the oldest and most famous art museums of the Western world. Building of the palace was begun by Giorgio Vasari in 1560 for Cosimo I de’ Medici as the offices for the Florentine magistrates—hence the name “uffizi” (“offices”).
No trip to Florence is complete without a visit to the masterpiece-packed Uffizi Gallery. On a single floor, travelers experience a thrilling sweep through art history, spanning the 12th through the 17th centuries. In high season (particularly in July), waiting times can be up to five hours. Visitors who reserve a ticket in advance have a substantially shorter wait.
The language network’s most traveled member Rick Steves takes us on a tour through the Uffizi Gallery.
Traveling across Malta (excellent video)
A chance to explore the Maltese Islands, the history and the landscape, with this great video made by Dave Byford.
Traveling across Malta by bus, ferry, Gulet (traditional Turkish yacht) and on foot, the film captures some of the highlights including Valletta, the Grand Harbour, Blue Grotto, Blue Lagoon, Mdina and all three Islands.
Happy in Belgrade – Awesome Video!
Positive vibes from Belgrade 🙂
Pharrell Williams – Happy – We are from Belgrade
Directed by Karlo Zagorac Cinematography by Marko Cvetkovic Edited by Vladimir Radakovic
Music by Pharrell Williams / Despicable Me 2
Belgrade, Serbia 2014
Ice Music – Hey Brother and Really Cool Music
Now that a deep freeze has settled over many parts of the world, some daring souls choose to revel in the frigid temperatures by engaging in activities that are only possible in a cold climate. A band in Sweden called Ice Music celebrates “the winter spirit of Swedish Lapland” by using a new art form – where the musicians play on instruments made of ice.
READ MOREAntelope Canyon in Arizona
Located near Page, Arizona, this brilliant slot canyon is split into two different sections, commonly referred to as “The Crack” and “The Corkscrew.”
Continue reading “Antelope Canyon in Arizona”The Old Ferry Boat Might Be the Oldest Pub In the UK
The Old Ferry Boat makes a reasonably good claim to being the oldest pub in Great Britain. They have been serving fermented beverages here since the 6th century and parts of the Inn date to the 10th century. Alcohol was definitely served on the site from 560, and archaeological records date the foundations back at least a further hundred years. But beyond that, it’s difficult to get conclusive proof of its actual age.
A little girl’s grave stone is ten feet from the corner of the bar and dates to the 11th century. The pub is right on the river and boaters turn up with some regularity.
Address: Back Lane, Holywell PE27 4TG, England
River above the River
The Incredible Magdeburg Water Bridge in Germany
The Magdeburg Water Bridge is a navigable aqueduct in Germany that connects the Elbe-Havel Canal to the Mittelland Canal, crossing over the Elbe River. The bridge was opened in October 2013 and is the longest navigable aqueduct in the world, with a total length of 3,012 feet.