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World's Most Fabulous Fountains
Gushing water, dazzling lights and cutting-edge designs – what was once a purely functional utility for bathing and washing, became a most sophisticated piece of architecture and a thrilling expression of artistic creativity. Take a look at some of the world's most fabulous fountains and let your mind flow with the way of the water. Read more »
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Top 2011 Photos by Open Travelers
Another year has gone by and it's time to sum up your photographic endeavors. This time - we have to admit - the choice was limited, so hoping this will motivate you to focus your lenses on the beauties of the world more often, we present you with top 2011 photos by users of OpenTravel.com. Read more »
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Top 2010 Photos by Open Travelers
Dear Open Travelers! It's been a fruitful year in travel, bearing a number of fabulous images taken as you were wandering the planet. Here are ones we think could qualify even to the National Geographic contest, which we heartily encourage you to consider next year. No prizes, just honorable mentions, but we do believe it's the greatest gift of all to be able to capture the moment with such endearing sensitivity. Travel safe and never give up your hunt for inspiring images. Read more »
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The Wonders of Central America
It's incredible how much can be packed in so relatively small a territory. World's best diving spots, pristine beaches, ancient Mayan temples buried in thick jungle vines, wildlife at your fingertips, and multicolored colonial towns spreading at the foot of ominous volcanoes – that's Central America in a nutshell. Let's have a look at some of the most amazing sights to behold on a trip along this narrow strip of land joining North and South Americas. Read more »
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Flowery Destinations
It doesn't take Van Goghian imagination to appreciate the beauty of a sunflower. Although they're hardly ever destinations in themselves, the fields of soothing lavender, rows of mind-stirring tulips and meadows sprinkled with wild daisies are ready to put on a brilliant show for your color-thirsty eyes. Just turn on your romantic radar, get off the beaten path and go search for the flower power. Read more »
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World's Most Spectacular Canyons
We've all heard of it. We've seen countless pictures. The fame of Grand Canyon is worldwide and its excellence beyond competition. But there are definitely more river-carved miracles scattered all over the world and worth a glance. Have a look at 10 spectacular canyons ready to rival Arizona's greatest wonder. Read more »
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World's Most Scenic Roads
Sometimes it's not the destination that matters but the road itself. And we're not really talking about ordinary road trips, where you pull into towns, see historic landmarks and mingle with the locals. Mountain passes, coastal highways and makeshift dirt tracks, even if secluded and leading to nowhere, can prove a rewarding experience that rivals the most carefully planned, event-packed vacation. Read more »
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Paris Discovered Anew
You think you've been there before and you know the town like the back of your hand. Familiar vistas of the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe or Parisian streets are everything but surprising and tempting to return to. Thanks to these shots, you can discover Paris anew and look at the city from a totally different angle. Read more »
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World's Most Amazing Bridges
From art deco concrete constructions to ultra modern futuristic designs, some of the bridges are examples of the world's finest architecture. Whether crossing the bays, spanning the gorges, or winding through the cities, the bridges are also examples of the world's most demanding engineering challenges. Read more »
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World's Most Impressive Skylines
Apparently, many of the world's most famous skylines are more easily identifiable than the countries' flags and other national symbols. The skylines form uniquely structured compositions where the height of the buildings, their density and originality as well as the surroundings play a significant role in shaping impressive and beautiful cityscapes. Read more »
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Ten Most Impressive Railway Stations
We love trains because they are green, relatively cheap and fast. There's something more to travelling by train than just ecological and financial considerations though. It's the railway stations. Be it the Gothic historic complexes or ultra modern transportation hubs, these train stations will surprise you with not only stunning architecture and modern design, but also with some little extras: a jungle, a champagne bar or a beach... Read more »
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15 Amazing Castles from Around the Globe
Although designed and built for the prominent purpose of defense, today the castles seem like somewhat unrealistic constructions straight from the fairytale world. From solid strongholds to oriental fortresses and highly decorative palaces, the castles are our connection to the past, where legends mix with history and reality blends with a fairyland. Read more »
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15 Amazing Travel Photographs
From stunning landscapes to striking portraits, travel photography can be as inspiring and addictive as traveling itself. See our selection of amazing travel images that capture the essence of traveling better than words. Read more »
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15 Strangest Houses From Around the Globe
There are no limits to people's imagination, craziness and creativity as reflected in these bizarre constructions. See this original list of the world's strangest houses, some of which, we're pretty sure, you've never seen anywhere before. Read more »
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Extraordinary Saunas And Their Locations
If you think a sauna is just a small heated room or house, where you sit or lie to experience dry or wet sessions, you are so mistaken. A sauna can be whatever you want it to be - a floating house, a duck, an ice house, or a ski lift gondola. Yes, I said "a duck". Have a look at the craziest sauna inventions and their locations around the world, though most of them are to be found, of course, in Finland. Because no one loves saunas as much as Finns do Read more »
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