20 photos of abandoned places in Japan that leave no one indifferent

Romaine Waylon is fond of shooting urban views, but calls photography of forgotten places left by people his main passion. In search of the curious, abandoned by all locations Locon already traveled half the world. He became famous for his photographs from Romania, Italy and Namibia. Recently, the photographer has explored an abandoned Japan - from love hotels to theme parks and abandoned living quarters. ...
  • Autumn in New Jersey. What could be more beautiful?

    On the street in November. On a thermometer + 22 ° C, and outside the window leaves are falling quietly. Autumn this year was a success. Long, dry, warm and incredibly beautiful. I will not lie if I say that this is the best autumn of my life. All photos were taken in the vicinity of my new home. All within 10 minutes by car. ...
  • Drink from a pot in Camaguey

    The symbol of the city of Camaguey - tinachon - a large clay pot. Legend has it: if you drink from it, you become so attached to the city that you will definitely come back. Now we will convince you to check the legend! Labyrinth and Tinakhony So, welcome to the maze! The city of Camaguey is cunningly impossible. This is the only city in Cuba, walks through which will turn into a real adventure. ...
  • 12 funny photos in which even the scariest animals smile

    On earth, a huge number of different animals, and their life in the wild, of course, you will not envy: it is dangerous and intense. Perhaps that is why we often see them so focused and serious. But still, there are times when even the most “non-handed” little animals are in a great mood, and their pretty faces blur in a blissful smile. ...
  • Glowing in the dark cats, dogs and fish: a new era of pets

    Not so long ago, cats or dogs glowing in the dark were only characters in science fiction films, and today it has become a reality. It is likely that soon these exotic pets will compete with the elite dog and cat breeds. True, the owners of such animals at first will have to get used to the unusual properties of their pets and not be scared at night when they see a “ghost” in a dark corridor. ...
  • Valley of the Mills - abandoned mills at the bottom of a gorge in Italy

    When about 35,000 years ago, as a result of volcanic eruptions in the area of ​​the modern Cape Sorrento (Italy), deep clefts formed, stormy streams of water rushed through them, gradually making their way to the sea. The resulting water channels attracted the attention of people, so that their shores began to rapidly grow into settlements. ...
  • Finally invented the best suitcase in the world!

    You must admit that even while traveling there are several not very pleasant factors. And one of them, of course, is the need to carry heavy, bulky bags and suitcases with you. One thought that you have to drag an unbearable burden from home to a foreign hotel makes you shudder! ...
  • The unique 300-year-old library in Dublin, which stores more than 200 thousand books

    Forget the Guinness Beer Museum, Phoenix Park, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. A truly amazing attraction of Dublin is the majestic Long Hall in the library of Trinity College. This 65-meter-long room, built between 1712 and 1732, holds more than 200,000 books. ...
  • The largest water settlement is Kampong Ayer in Brunei. So live 30,000 people!

    On the island of Kalimantan, also known as Borneo, the amazing Kampong Ayer settlement is located, consisting of 40 villages, each of which is built directly on the water along the river. About 30,000 inhabitants live in stilt houses. Back in 1521, the famous traveler Fernand Magellan wrote about this eastern Venice in his logbook. ...
  • 20 most massive Guinness World Records

    Achievements that fall into the Guinness Book of Records are not always individual. A significant number of world records are made en masse, and the number of participants is sometimes really impressive. Let's talk about the most spectacular of them. The most popular surfing activity On Bondi Beach in Sydney, 320 Santa Claus-dressed surfers set a new world record. ...
  • How to make real Georgian wine

    I don’t know about you, but I adore Georgian wine! Saperavi, so tart and rich, dark red, ruby ​​color, with a bright aroma and taste! They say that it is so tasty, because Georgia has some unique wine-making technology. So how is it made? And why is it so expensive? To answer these questions, I went to the main wine region of Georgia - Kakheti, where I visited one of the modern Georgian wineries. ...
  • And Russia, too: in addition to Norway, 38 more countries have official rights to Svalbard

    On all political maps of the world you can see that under the name of the Svalbard archipelago it says "Norway". But in fact, these Arctic islands are not part of the territory of the Norwegian state, but have a special legal status, according to which another 38 states have the same rights to Spitsbergen. ...
  • One of the most mysterious texts in history: Voynich manuscript decrypted

    Written evidence of the existence of this language has not reached us. No one left notes on it, since the educated layers of society actively used Latin. According to Cheshire, some spelling and phonetic rules can be traced in the text. On the one hand, it does not contain long words, but there are no two-letter words in it either. ...
  • How to make handmade soap in Palestine

    The Palestinian city of Nablus has long been known for creating soap from olive oil. According to historical information, soap production has existed in this city since about the 14th century. At the moment, only two factories remain. The Toucan factory is the oldest remaining in this once-famous industry, and despite being in the 21st century, the factory continues to use traditional soap production methods. ...
  • Music on the bones: how in the USSR they recorded music on x-rays

    During the Cold War in the USSR, the media were heavily censored, and many goods were banned. This list includes music and books. However, the dissidents did their job: many books were passed between readers secretly, while others corresponded by hand. And Soviet citizens even found a way to record music. ...
  • 10 most expensive vacation spots in the world

    We are all immersed in solving everyday issues and problems, but sometimes it’s useful to break away from them and dream. To many of us, the amounts discussed here will seem fabulous, but the main thing is to pay attention to what they have been spent on. Arriving on vacation, we often encounter everyday difficulties that prevent us from relaxing. ...
  • 10 best tree hotels in the world

    When planning a trip, the question of choosing a hotel is one of the first priority. Each of us refers to this moment extremely scrupulously, carefully choosing a location and status, because how well your vacation will go will depend on a good hotel. Fortunately, the hotel market is literally full of offers for every taste and choice, and in order to attract the attention of customers, the owners often show real miracles of fantasy. ...