When it comes to world culture, Australia is comparatively young. At the very least, the influence of European culture on the Australian continent is quite young. While the indigenous peoples of Australia are among the oldest on the planet, they have not experienced the technological or architectural advancements of other world cultures, such as the …
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The Boat Landing Lodge & Guest House – Laos
Many argue that it’s either nature or nurture when it comes to the perfect vacation; however, somewhere in between lies a sweet spot: an earth-friendly and sustainable, enjoyable vacation. Luxury and relaxation are very personal choices, and what might seem luxurious and relaxing to you might not at all seem the same to your neighbor. …
Rumah Terbalik (The Upside Down House) – Tamparuli, Malaysia
Your world will literally be turned upside down when you come upon the Rumah Terbalik, whose name really means Upside Down House. The Rumah Terbalik is the first one to be built in Southeast Asia, joining the other four topsy turvy structures around the world, three of which are in Europe and one is in …
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The Wonder Cave – Rudolph, Wisconsin – Part Two
The passageways of Wonder Cave wind around a quarter of a mile, snaking through a mound of rocks weighing thousands of pounds, that were all hand-piled and put in place by parishioners, Father Wagner, and Edmund. All of what you see at Wonder Cave was built by imagination – they had no blueprint or amazing …
Sloss Furnaces – Birmingham, Alabama
There’s a certain allure to touring places that look as though the apocalypse has blown through and the place is still standing. Fears of dogs with voracious appetites and stairwells with no guardrails are the types of things that will run through your mind upon first setting your sights on the legendary Sloss Furnaces. Here, …
Undersea Gardens – Newport, Oregon
The last remaining “garden” of its kind by late builder, Charles White, Newport’s Undersea Gardens is the last of his four aquatic attractions. While White was best known for his marine endeavors, he also invented a portable barbecue grill, as well as published television program listings long before there was a TV Guide. Built especially …