10 Places Where Romance is Always in the Air

Believe it or not but Paris, Rome, Prague or Venice are out of this list. There are heaps of other love-is-in-the-air places around the globe, where dramatic landscapes, romantic architecture and tender atmosphere create perfect scenery for passionate affection.

It is true that with whom you share life is a lot more important than where you do but pleasure and joy of moments spend with your loved one gets doubled if spent at places like these. So spend your romantic time in one of these super romantic places where love is always in the air and live the time of your life.

Santorini, Greece

Everything is romantic on Santorini. The white walls of the archipelago’s houses, charming little streets, beautiful gardens, excellent cuisine, domestic wine, dazzling sea, golden cliffs, spectacular sunsets and fantastically relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere. Santorini is our planet’s most beautiful jewel and truly a paradise for lovers.

The Canadian Rockies, Canada

If restaurant candle light dinner with champagne cracking and smart clothes on is not really your definition of being romantic then the majestic landscape of the remote Canadian Rockies, far from crowds and tawdry tourist attractions, might be your perfect location for an adventurous romance getaway.

The Seychelles

If dramatic landscapes of wild mountains are not convincing then you should try something more exotic. The Seychelles, 115 stunning islands, located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, are an excellent spot for couples looking for relaxing and calm surroundings.

Tokyo Bay, Japan

How to find a romantic getaway in overpopulated, vibrant and busy Tokyo? Try a cruise around Tokyo Bay. Magnificent views of city night lights, dazzling Rainbow Bridge, and Odaiba’s modern architecture set quite splendid scenery for lovers.

Meersburg, Germany

If you and your loved one need kind of a time-stopped-here place then Meersburg, with its unique, colorful architecture, filled with cafes, bars and restaurants and apple groves, is definitely a place you are looking for.

Big Sur, California

A 90 mile long drive along Big Sur coastline may seem not to be very long but if you stop a few times for a kiss, then a few times for hugs, and then several more times to admire the gorgeous views, you can significantly stretch your time together. The beauty of this place is breathtaking.

Saint Paul de Vence, France

Provence, the land of colors and fragrances, has always been a heaven for artists, and of course, lovers looking for inspiration and passion. Among the most beautiful spots of the region is St Paul de Vence, an old town filled with great restaurants, charming cafes, romantic cobblestoned streets, and beautiful architecture.

San Francisco, The USA

San Francisco, a liberal city of love, birthplace of hippies and gay communities, revolutionizes the definition of love. Today the town is recognized for its laid back atmosphere, tolerance, and acceptance. Be it for romantic sunset over Golden Gate Bridge, smart cafes and restaurants, or simply a stroll along its streets, this place is filled with romantic and positive vibrations.

Lisbon, Portugal

No capital is more romantic than Lisbon. The warm atmosphere of the town, bathed in golden sunlight during the day and filled with dramatic sounds of jazz and fado at night, make the place an ideal spot to spend passionate time with the loved one.

Faroe Islands, Denmark

Imagine wide open spaces, dramatic cliffs, splendid sea, infinite fields of grass and moorlands. If this sounds like a perfect setting for a next romantic trip for you then you should head to Faroe Islands.

The Cloudy Volcano of Costa Rica

National park of Costa Rica on the peak of Poas volcano ("a" is stressed Parque Nacional Volcán Poás). It's one of the closest to the capital of Costa Rica, San Jose city, and the most invonvenient to visit. It's located high in the clouds, 2708m. People in Costa Rica joke that if you want to see the crater of the volcano don't say aloud that you are going there. You have to plan the trip in some another place and in the last moment turn to the volcano.

Clouds really prevent from seeing the crater.

From the acid lake there goes stinky evaporation...

The depth of the crater is about 300m, the diameter - about 1.7km. The acid lake is in the center, the water level depends on a season.

The air is cold and wet here.

By the way here is an awesome forest, but it's another story...

10 Most Exotic Swimming Pool Destinations in the World

Feeling a little cramped in your thousand square foot Manhattan apartment? Got a few extra million to blow? Summer is here and who with lots of bugs in his pocket doesn’t want to swim in some of the most exotic swimming pools with some amazing scenery and views in this soaking heat.

So here I have compiled a list of some of the most exotic swimming pools around the world. Water and the beautiful scenery around will be the most relaxing thing ever happened to you.

Kandalama Hotel – Dambulla, Sri Lanka

Enter the fantasy ambience of five star luxury suspended in a natural dreamscape. Relax and let your vision blend the sapphire blue of the infinity pool with the cool grey of the Kandalama Lake, where time has stood still for 2000 years.

Tuscany villas, Italy

In Tuscany villas you will have full access to the gardens, or simply relax by the pool, and take in panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside.

Sheraton Waikiki – Hawaii

Sheraton Waikiki’s new Infinity pool which seems to stretch endlessly.  Guests will enjoy the illusion extended all the way to the horizon with magnificent views.

Rangali Island – Maldives

At Conard Maldives you will find beautiful scenery with amazing infinity pools on Rangali islands.

Phuket, Thailand

Many extras are in this modern newly built villa in Kata, Phuket, Thailand. Here you can enjoy panoramic views over the city, the ocean and the tropical jungle, take a dip in the infinity pool.

Los Cabos, Mexico

Los Cabos resort was designed to reflect the rich Spanish heritage of Mexico, featuring tiled roofs and a hacienda-style courtyard with a large, elevated cascading pond to exemplify a relaxed ambience. Resort amenities range from shimmering infinity pools with swim-up bars.

Dreams Resort – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

An infinity pool for relaxation is located in front of the Club Tower in dream resorts. Pool sundecks provide padded lounge chairs and umbrellas from where you can enjoy a magnificent view. 

Turkey

Mes Amis Resort

Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Casino – Singapore

The SkyPark is home to the world’s longest elevated swimming pool with a 150-meter vanishing edge, perched 200 meters above the ground and gives the view of entire Singapore city.

Invited to the House of Sherlock Holmes

The Sherlock Holmes Museum is a house of a legendary fictional detective from the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle which is situated in London. According to the author, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John H. Watson lived at 221b Baker Street between 1881-1904.

A souvenir shop on the first floor of the museum is full of the most inspiring gifts one can ever imagine.

You are welcome to buy a bowler, a tile, a flat cap...

...or choose a cane, a chocolate medal or a pipe.

Now we are in the living room on the 1st floor.

Watson's room.

A wax exhibition on the 2nd floor.

Could a fictional character live in such a real house?

10 Most Unique Hotels around the World

Although many of us choose hotels for their low prices, comfort or amenities, it is always fun to learn about some of the more unique hotels around the world. There are plenty of strange hotels to choose from around the globe but some stand out among all of them.

Here is a list of some of world’s strangest hotels. A night here would be different yet memorable.

The Ice Hotel, Quebec

Each year, 225 kilograms of ice and 6,800 kilograms of snow are used to create the Ice Hotel in Quebec. It’s made into 34 rooms, and guests can stay in a frozen wonderland for the night. It is not something you see every day! 

The Giraffe Manor, Nairobi

If you love animals and have only seen a giraffe in zoo then head over to the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi. There, you can stay in close quarters with real live giraffes for a truly unforgettable experience. 

Ariau Towers Hotel, Brazil

Imagine looking out your hotel window and being greeted with a phenomenal view of the Amazonian canopy. At the Ariau Towers Hotel, you can do just that. 

Dog Bark Park Inn, USA

Dog lovers will get a thrill out of the Dog Bark Park Inn. This hotel is shaped like a dog and you can even stay in the dog’s head! Few hotels offer that sort of feature. 

Daspark Hotel, Austria

If you thought most discount hotels were plain, take a look at Daspark hotel. Guests sleep in actual drainage pipes at this unique hotel.

Starwood Resort, Spain

Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the Starwood Resort is one of the most unique hotels in the world. From the outside, it has a wavy, indescribable appearance that is sure to make for a memorable experience. 

Wagon Stays, New Zealand

Guests who wish to experience what the original settlers did sort of experience can stay in well appointed wagons turned into rooms at Wagon Stays in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Jules Undersea Lodge, USA

Few hotels are below the water and give view which are simple amazing and indescribable. Jules Undersea Lodge is a definite treat. Watch fish swim right by your hotel window!

Skye Lighthouse, Scotland

Everyone loves a good lighthouse. The Skye Lighthouse allows you to spend the night in one, making it one of the most unique hotels on the planet.

White Cliffs, Australia

Get in touch with your inner caveman by staying at White Cliffs. The rooms here are carved right out of the side of a cliff, offering truly one-of-a-kind accommodations.

Graffiti of Venezuela - Art Or Propaganda?

One of the brightest impressions from Venezuala is undoubtedly graffiti covering all accessible and not very accessible walls. A small collection devoted to the graffiti of Venezuela in this post.

One of the most popular characters of street art is Simon Bolivar. The national hero, leader in struggle for independence of the Spanish colonies. No wonder, his images are met very frequently.

10 Most Beautiful German Castles

If you like castles, you’ll love Germany, for Germany has castles the way Venice has canals, or Norway has fjords, or the Napa Valley has wineries. There are literally scores of them, virtually in every German state and seemingly on every other hilltop, especially along the river Rhine. There are schlosses, which are essentially castles or palaces, and there are burgs, which are castles or fortresses and then there are festungs, quite simply, fortresses.

So here are some of the most beautiful German castles, the must-sees or simply the “great castles” of Germany.

Schloss Neuschwanstein

Schloss Neuschwanstein is perhaps the most picturesque, the most recognizable of Germany’s great castles. This is the one that inspired the magical castle at Disneyland. It was originally built between 1869 and 1886 and was the ultimate fantasy of the Mad King Ludwig.

Burg Eltz

Burg Eltz, located in the lower Mosel Valley, high above the Rhine, is one of Germany’s most beautiful medieval castles, 850 years old, and unscathed.

Meersburg Alte Burg

Meersburg Alte Burg, located in the Black Forest area in Baden. It dates from the seventh century and offers superb views out to the Bodensee. This is also the oldest of Germany’s castles that is inhabitable.

The Wartburg

The Wartburg, situated just outside Eisenach in the Thuringia region, has been described as the most German of the German castles. It was here that Martin Luther translated the New Testament from Greek into German while in hiding. 

The Marksburg

Marksburg is perched on a hill on the shores of the Rhine, high above the town of Braubach in the Rhine Valley. It has one of the most impressive armory collections anywhere, including one of the oldest cannons in Germany.

Schloss Sanssouci

Schloss Sanssouci is a veritable masterpiece from the Baroque period. What’s more, it has its associations with Frederick the Great. In this small but lively summer palace Frederick the Great entertained the thinkers and musicians of his time, including Voltaire.

Schloss Braunfels

Schloss Braunfels, an 800-year-old palace located in the Hesse region’s Lahn Valley. The castle has a magnificent interior, with rooms displaying medieval weaponry, porcelain, and paintings.

Festung Königstein

Festung Königstein is easily the largest fortress in Germany, and a triumph, if ever there was one, of fortress construction in Europe. During World War II, it housed senior French prisoners of war. Its now more than 750 years old.

The Residenz

The Residenz, the principle address of the ruling Wittelsbach family for over 500 years, is located in Munich, Bavaria. It is a massive complex, lavishly decorated, constructed between 1720 and 1744. It is also one of the finest Baroque palaces in Europe and is also a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.

Schloss Heidelberg

Schloss Heidelberg, located in Heidelberg is perhaps Germany’s most famous ruin, and possibly also one of its most romantic sights. For five centuries the principle residence of the Prince Electors of the Kurpfalz, it was destroyed by the French in the 17th century but continues to dominate Heidelberg’s skyline.