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Finland 🇫🇮
Sunset beauty at the ski resort Yllas in Finland
Thailand 🇹🇭
A great restaurant for a romantic dinner in the jungles of Thailand
Italy 🇮🇹, Lake Como, Villa Del Balbianello
Villa Del Balbianello is undoubtedly one of the most romantic and breathtaking places on Lake Como. The magical atmosphere and magnificent architecture are amazing.
Italy🇮🇹, Milan, Vertical Forest Residential Complex
Bosco Verticale is a unique residential complex in the center of Milan, Italy.
The complex consists of two towers with a height of 76 and 110 meters, with 18 and 26 floors, respectively. A distinctive feature, as you guessed, was the covering of the outer walls with plants and trees, giving them the appearance of an unusual forest. Since this forest stretches upwards, then the name was given to it quite logically — a Vertical Forest.
A total of 900 trees grow in the two towers (550 in the tall building and 350 in the low one). In addition, about 11,000 perennial plants and 5,000 shrubs have been planted here. The amazing urban ecosystem is populated by birds and insects.
Maldives 🇲🇻
Here's what window washing looks Like in a $50k per night suite in the Maldives
Indonesia 🇮🇩, Bali
Bali swing is breathtaking
China 🇨🇳, Mongolia 🇲🇳, Gobi Desert
The Gobi Desert is one of the largest deserts in the world and the largest desert in Asia. A huge arc of a long chain of deserts and semi-deserts stretches for more than 1600 km in the southern third of Mongolia and the northern provinces of China. Geographers divide this Asian desert into the Trans-Altai and Mongolian Gobi, Alashan, Gashun Gobi and Dzungaria.
The total area of the desert lands covers an area of 1.295 million km2.
The terrain here is elevated to an altitude of 800 to 1700 m above sea level, and due to this, the Gobi has the most sharply continental climate on Earth. In the summer months, the temperature in the desert can rise above +45 ° C, and in winter it can drop to -40 ° C.
Maldives 🇲🇻
COMO Cocoa Island Resort is located on the private shore of Kaafu Island in the south of Male Atoll. It offers luxurious spa treatments, 2 diving reefs and an infinity pool.
And, of course, the magnificent Maldivian landscapes
Samoa 🇦🇸
Hidden paradise on Earth — Lake To Sua, to get into it - you will have to go down the stairs 30 m long
Portugal 🇵🇹, Vasco da Gama Bridge
The Vasco da Gama Bridge crosses the Tagus River in its lower course and in its widest part, more like a sea bay. It is located in the Portuguese capital city of Lisbon and connects the northern suburb of Sacavem with the southern bank of the river in the Montijo area.
Before the opening of the road part of the Crimean Bridge in 2018, it was the longest bridge in Europe (including viaducts), the length of the entire transport crossing is 17.2 km, including 0.829 km of cable-stayed bridge, 11.5 km of viaducts and 4.8 km of access roads.
The Portuguese are sensitive to the environment. Therefore, some of the viaducts on the shore were built in such a way as to preserve the marshes under them. And even the lights are directed so that the light does not fall on the river
Egypt 🇪🇬
Sightseeing tour from an unusual angle to the Pyramids of Giza
Greece🇬🇷, Milos Island, Sarakiniko Beach
Sarakiniko is not a beach in the strict sense of the word. It would be more correct to call them places for swimming. there is no wide coastal strip, no sunbeds with umbrellas, no cafes.
Instead of the usual infrastructure, there are steep landscapes. Isu due to the volcanic origin of the island.
Sarakiniko Beach is white rocks instead of white sand.Almost the entire coastline is quite bizarre, cut by natural caves. Over time, the ceiling breaks in some caves, and such wells or backwaters are obtained.
Italy 🇮🇹
A unique swimming pool with spectacular views of the Dolomites and the Vedrette di Ries mountain range at the Alpin Panorama Hubertus
Norway 🇳🇴
Powerful and beautiful waterfall Vermafossen. The total height from the source is 380 meters, the total width of the streams is 137 meters.
The 26-meter-long Killing Bridge passes through the lower part of Vermafossen.
Thailand 🇹🇭
A serene morning among Thai beauties
Indonesia🇮🇩 , Prambanan Temple Complex
Prambanan is an impressive temple complex in Indonesia, built in the late 9th - early 10th century. An amazing place for both tourists and locals. If you hear the phrase "Prambanan Temple", then know that this is not one building, but the remains of about 224 temples.
Prambanan is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. In addition, it is one of the main attractions of the entire Southeast Asia.
Philippines 🇵🇭, Crown Island, Kayangan Lake
Fabulous azure lake Kayangan (Cayangan Lake) with clean cool waters, which you just want to plunge into after a long journey to the lake itself.
It consists of 30% salt water and 70% fresh water. This composition makes it ideal for swimming and scuba diving. The water here is so clear that you can clearly see the amazing rock formations under the water.
The lake stretches for about 1200 meters. Its coastline is quite curved and similar to Scandinavian fjords, but with a tropical flavor. The average depth of the lake is about 10 meters.
Lithuania 🇱🇹
Beautiful sunrise on the Neman River
Australia🇦🇺, Melbourne, steam locomotive Puffing Billy
Puffing Billy tourist steam locomotive - trains depart from a distant Melbourne suburb and slowly roll through the forest through the Dandenong Mountains.
The railway was built in the early 20th century for the needs of local farmers and loggers. In the 50s it was closed, but enthusiasts quickly took it into their own hands and revived it as a local historical heritage.
The carriages here are arranged in such a way that you can sit on the "window sills".
China 🇨🇳
An impressive interior of a bookstore in Chengdu, which is created by bookshelves of unusual shape and a mirrored ceiling.
Canada 🇨🇦
Niagara Falls in winter is no less impressive than in summer.
Greece, Mykonos Island
A cozy place for a Greek dinner
Australia 🇦🇺, Stone Wave
In the southwestern part of the country in the state of Western Australia there is a natural phenomenon called Wave Rock. This natural formation looks as if someone has enchanted and turned an ordinary wave into a stone.
The total length of the cliff is about 110 meters. Its height reaches 15 meters.
Scientists suggest that the Stone Wave began to form more than 2.5 billion years ago by weathering and leaching of rocks. But that's why it happened so filigreed and exactly not quite clear.
Thailand 🇹🇭, Krabi
Incredible-colored water and picturesque rocks around - Pila Lagoon
Thailand 🇹🇭, James Bond Island
James Bond Island (or Koh Tapu) is the most photographed attraction in Thailand. Translated into Russian, its name means "island-wedge" or "island-nail". And indeed Ko Tapu resembles a wedge or a sliver in shape. Its diameter is about four meters at the bottom and about eight meters at the top, but the height is not much more than twenty meters.
It's amazing how much one of the films about Agent 007 was able to change the fate of the island. After all, before the release of this film in 1974, not every Thai knew about Ko Tapu.
Seychelles 🇸🇨
Luxury hotel Six Senses Zil Pasyon, located on the private island of Felicite in the Seychelles
Kenya 🇰🇪
An unusual company for breakfast at the Giraffe Manor
Spain 🇪🇸, Setenil de las Bodegas
The main attraction of the Spanish city of Setenil de las Bodegas (Setenil de las Bodegas) are its houses and streets, as if crushed by rocks. Translated from Spanish , the name means: "The rock city".
People have lived here in such cave houses since time immemorial. Nowadays, the facades have acquired a completely modern look, but some houses have preserved interiors blackened by soot.
The first information about the city in the rocks of Setenil dates back to the 15th century. It was probably named after the once thriving Bodegas winery. The number of indigenous residents of the city according to the 2010 census is only 2,967 people.
Vietnam 🇻🇳, Mui Ne sand dunes
Geological features in this area have created an almost perfect miniature desert. Sand flying during the monsoon creates dunes of bizarre shapes. Therefore, this place is often called Flying Sand Dunes.
The most popular activities here are quad bikes and sandboard riding.
The special admiration of tourists here is caused by sunrises and sunsets.
Mexico 🇲🇽, Cabo San Lucas, El Arco
Cabo San Lucas is a small town in Mexico, located in the southernmost part of the California peninsula. This is one of the most popular resorts in Mexico.
The most famous attraction of Cabo San Lucas is the natural arch in the rock, which is extraordinary in its beauty. It is called El Arco, and is the business card and symbol of Cabo San Lucas.
El Arco is a huge granite arch. This is the place where the waters of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez meet. El Arco is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and is a symbol of the city itself.