THE WORLD GEOGRAPHY

11 Spectacular Cliff Paths

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:16:00 +0000

Cliff paths are paths that are built along the faces of cliffs and also, often surrounded by local vegetation that growing from the rocks. Walking through these trails, visitors can appreciate broad vistas of natural landscape. This is the reason why many people around the world come to these places to enjoy spectacular views. Enjoy a walk with us, through the most spectacular cliff paths from around the world.

1. Huangshan Paths, China

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12 Interesting Causeways Around the World

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 18:04:00 +0000

A causeway is a road or railway route across a broad body of water or wetland raised up on an embankment. Some causeways may only be usable at low tide and the distinction between causeways and viaducts can become blurred when flood-relief culverts are incorporated in the structure; a causeway is however primarily supported on earth or stone, whereas a bridge or viaduct is mainly supported by free-standing columns or arches.

1. Great Salt Lake Causeway, USA

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12 Unusual Towers From Around the World

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 18:44:00 +0000

The towers are tall structures, usually taller than they are wide, often by a significant margin. These slender buildings are generally built to take advantage of their height, and can stand alone on the ground, or as part of a larger structure. Here we have 12 towers that are significantly different from all other towers, and because of that are preferred by many photographers and tourists.

1. Ivy Тower, Belgium

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12 Unusually Placed Sports Venues

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 19:41:00 +0000

When it comes to sports venues, they are often located in the usual places. These are the most peripheral parts of towns and other settlements, and in major cities are located in strictly urban areas. But if you search hard enough, you’ll find there are some unusually placed venues that are worth of being called unique. Here are twelve such examples.

1. Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course, USA

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10 Unique Ocean Landscapes

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 18:05:00 +0000

When people mention the word 'ocean' many think of the endless blue that touches the sky on the horizon. However, oceanic expanses are not so monotonous. In addition to the usual islands, peninsulas and coral reefs that we used to see at the ocean expanses, there are some ocean landscapes that are simply unique in the world.

1. Meeting Place of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea at Eleuthera Island, Bahamas

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10 Spectacular Movable Bridges

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 17:56:00 +0000

A movable bridge is a bridge that moves to allow passage (usually) for boats or barges. An advantage of making bridges moveable is the lower cost, due to the absence of high piers and long approaches. The principal disadvantage is that the traffic on the bridge must be halted when it is opened for passages.

1. Gateshead Millennium Bridge, UK

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18 Unique Hotels From Around the World

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 11:03:00 +0000

Some travelers think that the place where you lay your head on the road is just that - a place to sleep, or change clothes. But there are some trips where the accommodations are the main attraction. To the more daring traveler, the flower-quilted double bed and lacquered furniture of a typical hotel room is just plain boring. For the intrepid, quirky and adventurous globetrotter, here are 18 unique hotels from around the world.

1. Hotel Ještěd, Czech Republic

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15 Super Thin Buildings

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:17:00 +0000

When land is expensive or in short supply, smart real estate developers don’t get down, they look up. But, long, thin buildings are more expensive to construct because their shape requires more exterior wall area to enclose the same volume of space compared to a structure with a square plan. Either way, these super-skinny buildings are giving new meaning to the phrase 'now you see them, now you do not', and represent interesting places for taking photos.

1. Flatiron Building, USA

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10 Fascinating Skybridges

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:24:00 +0000

A skybridge is a type of pedway consisting of an enclosed or covered bridge between two buildings. This protects pedestrians from the weather. However, with the development of architecture and construction in the past few decades, the look and purpose of the skybridges are to some extent changed. So today we can see that in addition to the basic functions it perform, these unusual constructions serve, also, as a observation platforms, luxury hospitality facilities, and works of art.

1. Marina Bay Sands Skybridge, Singapore

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15 Really Strange Beaches

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 12:19:00 +0000

Sandy stretches of gray, brown or even white are the world's norm. Even rocky beaches or those with sheer cliffs barring passage for everyone save the bravest adventurers are not rare. But there are other beaches on Earth that look like they belong on another planet or almost feel like they are on another planet. These unique beaches are some of the best treats nature has to offer.

1. Papakolea Beach, Hawaii, USA

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15 Incredible Spits on Earth

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 19:17:00 +0000

In geography, a spit is a landform made by the deposition of sand by the movement of tides. Spits are narrow and elongated – one end is attached to the mainland and the other is out in open water. A spit develops when waves meet the beach at an oblique angle, moving sediment down the beach and into the open waters where it is deposited in a narrow strip. As a spit grows, it might become stable and fertile and even support habitation.

1. La Dune de Bouctouche, Canada

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10 Spectacular Overhanging Rocks

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 19:03:00 +0000

Overhanging rocks are pieces of rocks that stands horizontally out of the mountains. They literally hanging over a precipice and offer amazing views of the surrounding terrain. Greater dose of excitement, gorgeous views of the natural environment and the possibility of taking amazing photos are the things that make these places popular among tourists.

1. Hanging Rock, Australia

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12 Amazing Staircases Around the World

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 20:34:00 +0000

Staircases are constructions designed to bridge large vertical distances by dividing it into smaller vertical distances, called steps. People often avoid the stairs because they were boring and strenuous, and often choose to ride the elevators, but not every time... Some stairs next to the amazing design, have incredible views of the surrounding terrain and simply attract tourists and local visitors, to walk through them.

1. Bueren Mountain, Belgium

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11 Incredible Island Airports

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:37:00 +0000

Very interesting and somewhat dangerous airports are those located on an artificial islands and atolls. Artificial island airports are constructed in waters close to land, serving regions where available land is scarce and population density is high. Atoll airports are located on small coral islands and are usually associate exotic island countries with the world's greatest cities, so they are mainly used by tourists.

1. Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, Maldives

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12 Amazing Earth Scars

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:13:00 +0000

Our planet is covered in pockmarks so deep that they can be seen from space. Some were caused by asteroid strikes, but most are the result of human meddling. Here are some of the most incredible examples of the scarred Earth.

1. Mir Mine, Russia

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10 Fascinating Train Routes Across The World

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 12:39:00 +0000

The history of rail transport dates back nearly 500 years. Many railroads that passes through wonderful landscapes have until recently been a popular form of passenger transport. But with the invention of planes, these beautiful and sometimes treacherous routes are usually transformed into a tourist attractions.

1. Konkan Railway, India

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15 Famous Living Trees

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

There are probably hundreds of famous living trees in the world. They are mostly known because of its location, age, size, unusual appearance, connections with some historical events or because of strange uses by humans. Most of these trees are visited by tens of thousands of tourists from around the world each year.

1. Teapot Baobab, Madagascar

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15 Wonderful Hilltop Towns and Villages

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:57:00 +0000

Hilltop towns and villages are picturesque settlements nestled into the hillsides or on top of hills. They often date from the Middle Ages, and the most common reason for such geographical position is the protection from the invaders. Fairy-tale look, medieval buildings, narrow winding streets and beautiful views of the surrounding valleys are just some of the reasons why these destinations are offered by many travel agencies.

1. Èze, France

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15 Charming Side Streets

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:04:00 +0000

Side streets are often small, narrow streets, usually with beautiful facades and balconies, which are covered with various flowers and vines. Mainly available only to pedestrians, they are a favorite place for tourists and photographers, because during the walk amazing photos can be taken.

1. Street in Antibes, France

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10 Real Life Fairytale Islands

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:43:00 +0000

The approximate definition of a real life fairytale island would be that it is small island often covered with lush vegetation, from which emerges a magnificent ancient building. When people say that a place is like something from a fairy tale often they are exaggerating, but that is not the case with these charming islands listed below.

1. Bled Island, Slovenia

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12 Fascinating Gorges Around the World

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:43:00 +0000

Gorges, also known as canyons, are deep ravines found between cliffs. They are formed from the landscape after being carved by rivers which naturally reach a baseline elevation, creating these stunning natural visuals in the process. Gorges are much more common in arid areas than in wet areas because physical weathering has a greater effect in arid zones. The word "canyon" has a Spanish origin with many being found in the United States while Europeans prefer to use the term "gorge".

1. Takachiho Gorge, Japan

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11 of the Most Unusual Elevators

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:22:00 +0000

Elevators have a simple task: take passengers from one floor to another safely. But it doesn't mean that they have to be boring. Elevator towers for urban transport and modern design elevators attract great attention of tourists, because of its uniqueness, unusual looks and the driving experience. Let's have a closer look at the most unusual elevators around the world.

1. AquaDom, Germany

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15 Spectacular Hidden Beaches

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:00:00 +0000

A hidden beach is a landform along the shoreline of an ocean, sea, lake or river that is difficult to access because of its remoteness or because the surrounding terrain is inaccessible. Hidden beaches are increasingly being sought out by tourists who want to spend time away from the crowd they live with everyday. Here are some of the best hidden beaches from around the world.

1. Honopu Beach, Hawaii, USA

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7 Unique Forests of the World

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:03:00 +0000

A forest is an area with a high density of trees. Forests cover approximately 9.4 percent of the Earth's surface (or 30 percent of total land area), though they once covered much more (about 50 percent of total land area). In addition to the large number of forests that are well-known tourist destinations in the world, there are also small and very unusual forests which are less well known to the general public.

1. Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar

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11 Unusual Caves Around the World

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:43:00 +0000

A cave or cavern is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter. Caves form naturally by the weathering of rock and they often extend deep underground. Because of their uniqueness and beauty, some caves have become very interesting places for tourists and photographers worldwide.

1. Sea Cave in Algarve, Portugal

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