Category: TRAVEL

April 19, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Incredible Water Bridge in Germany

Picture of the Day: Incredible Water Bridge in Germany

INCREDIBLE WATER BRIDGE IN GERMANY Photograph by WHITEDRAGON The Magdeburg Water Bridge is a navigable aqueduct in Germany, opened in October 2003. It connects the Elbe-Havel Canal to the Mittelland Canal, crossing over the Elbe River. It is notable for being the longest navigable aqueduct in the world, with a total length…

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April 18, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Meanwhile in Tuscany…

Picture of the Day: Meanwhile in Tuscany...

MEANWHILE IN TUSCANY… Photograph by EDMONDO SENATORE Tuscany is a region in Central Italy. It has an area of about 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 sq mi) and a population of about 3.7 million inhabitants. The regional capital is Florence. Tuscany is known for its beautiful landscapes, its rich artistic legacy and vast…

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April 7, 2011 at 9:05 am

25 Haunting Shipwrecks Around the World

25 Haunting Shipwrecks Around the World

Turks & Caicos – Photograph by IPWNNOOBS Fellow blogger Tom Moran from Urban Ghosts inspired this post. His excellent article on ‘Ship Graveyards: Abandoned Ships, Boats and Shipyards‘ sent me on a quest to find some incredible photographs of shipwrecks around the world. The United Nations estimates that there are more than 3 million…

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April 6, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Man Versus Mountain

Picture of the Day: Man Versus Mountain

MAN VERSUS MOUNTAIN Photograph by ALEXANDRE BUISSE Nic Mullin descends Aiguille du Plan in Chamonix, France. Aiguille du Plan is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps with an elevation of 12050 ft / 3673 meters. Alexandre Buisse Photography

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April 3, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Central Park at Night

Picture of the Day: Central Park at Night

CENTRAL PARK AT NIGHT Photographs by ANDREW MACE Photographer’s Description: Looking north from around 57th Street over Central Park and the Upper West Side. You can see the George Washington Bridge faintly. via Andrew Mace on Flickr

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April 2, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Rago National Park, Norway

Picture of the Day: Rago National Park, Norway

RAGO NATIONAL PARK, NORWAY Rago National Park is a national park in the county of Nordland, Norway and borders Sweden’s Padjelanta National Park. Lakes Storskogvatnet and Litlverivatnet lie within the park along with several glaciers in the southeastern area. via Reddit

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March 28, 2011 at 9:05 am

25 Mind-Blowing Aerial Photographs Around the World

25 Mind-Blowing Aerial Photographs Around the World

Rano Kau volcano in Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile – Photograph by YANN ARTHUS BERTRAND For me, the allure of aerial photography is the unique perspective it gives. The world feels so different when viewed from above. It always gives me a newfound appreciation for this pale blue dot we call…

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March 24, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Catacombs of Paris

Picture of the Day: Catacombs of Paris

CATACOMBS OF PARIS Photograph by STEPHEN ALVAREZ Photographer’s Description:In a sandy chamber known as the “beach,” a wave rolls across a wall painted (and repainted) by cataphiles in the style of Japanese printmaker Hokusai. Such works can take hundreds of hours—the painting but also the carrying in of supplies. via National Geographic…

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March 24, 2011 at 9:05 am

The World’s Largest Cruise Ship: Allure of the Seas

The World's Largest Cruise Ship: Allure of the Seas

She’s the newest addition to the Royal Caribbean fleet and the world’s largest cruise ship. With 2,700 rooms spanning 16 decks, the Allure of the Seas is like a miniature city, travelling from Fort Lauderdale to the Carribbean at a comfortable 22 knots. Oh and there’s a Starbucks on board… Below you will find…

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March 19, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Lovers Bridge in Paris

Picture of the Day: Lovers Bridge in Paris

LOVERS BRIDGE IN PARIS Photograph by PHILIPPE GARAVEL In the romantic capital of the world, lovers fasten padlocks to the railings of the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris. The couple then toss the keys into the Seine river below, symbolizing their eternal love

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