I have known for a long time that there are lighthouses in America where you can spend the night or live longer. Modern lighthouses do without caretakers, work in automatic mode, and the living space is empty. In such places they make small hotels or rent rooms through Airbnb. I came up with the idea of ​​a birthday present for my girlfriend a few months before the trip, and the most difficult thing was to find a suitable lighthouse. ...

Perhaps the coolest rally on the first of April was organized by the American welder Oliver Beykar, nicknamed Porky. He worked in tire fitting for the city of Sitka (Alaska). The city is located at the foot of the extinct volcano Edgecom, which was last active in the 19th century. The volcano is very picturesque, and its crater is perfectly visible from afar to all local residents. ...

In some countries of the world, hunger and poverty have already been defeated, as well as the creation of an effective health system that takes care of the well-being of the population. But before the governments of these developed countries had a sigh of relief, another, no less dangerous problem arose - obesity. A sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, overeating and an abundance of fast food have led residents of quite prosperous countries of the world to suffer from obesity. ...

The Maldivian Kuramathi Island Resort organizes a lagoon cleaning in the middle of which is an island hotel. A team of volunteers from among the guests of the hotel on kayaks and scuba divers from the diving club of the hotel were engaged in cleaning the bottom of the lagoon from ocean debris that is deposited by seasonal currents in the Indian Ocean. ...

Have you ever met a mysterious circle in the forest, formed by mushrooms, inside which grass does not grow? A perfectly even circle with a diameter of up to several meters, along the perimeter of which a string of mushrooms grow, can alert any lover to walk through the forest. And in the Middle Ages, such formations caused fear and horror, they were ignored and associated with the manifestation of dark forces. ...

About two Greek photographers, the Zangaki brothers, actively filming ancient Egyptian ruins, as well as the vibrant Cairo and Port Said, very little information has been preserved to date. And their photographs from the time of the Victorian era meanwhile represent valuable historical material. The pictures were taken during the years 1870-1890 and at that time were very popular among Europeans captured by Egyptomania. ...

Yakutia is perhaps the most contrasting region of Russia in terms of climatic conditions. In summer, there is a 30-degree heat, and in winter, the republic is swept by 60-degree frosts. It seems unbelievable, but it is here that special horses live, which live in the wild, take care of themselves and their food, and terrible frosts are not afraid of them. ...

The supply of food, and not just its composition, has always been an important aspect in the culture of many peoples. The era of Instagram brought this phenomenon to a new level. Nowadays, a regular snack can sometimes be compared to a trip to a tourist attraction. Food is carefully documented to visually satisfy users of social networks. ...

Most Russians drink black or green teas, and only a few gourmets are familiar with other varieties of this popular drink. Meanwhile, in terms of color, type of feedstock, as well as other features of production in the modern world, a large variety of types of tea is distinguished. Let's see how they differ from each other, and also from what waste products so beloved many tea is produced. ...

Jelly is a rather simple and uncomplicated dessert, but not with Japanese aesthetically obsessed! Japanese sweets, as you know, are famous throughout the world for their grace, the smallest details, requiring painstaking, almost jewelry work. Confectioners here are ready to work for hours and days to make the sweet dish as aesthetically pleasing and completely unbelievable as possible. ...

Today there are many breeds of soft and fluffy rabbits that animal lovers keep at home. But there is the most incredible among them, which surpasses all its brethren in the degree of fluffiness: it is an Angora rabbit. To be more precise, the Angora rabbit is not one breed, but a group of breeds united by common features. ...

In addition to the current golf buggy at Dhigali Maldives, several new large buggy trails have been added for the New Year's Eve. Dhigali Maldives is a resort island that received its first guests at the beginning of last summer. The island is more than a kilometer long. For the convenience of guests from the first day of opening, they were offered a free taxi for trips around the island. ...

In Soviet times, Mongolia was called the "sixteenth republic" - relations between the two countries were so warm and good-neighborly. Today, the Mongolian authorities are no longer so kind to the northern neighbor, and negotiations on the implementation of a project threatening Lake Baikal have almost reached an impasse. ...

One of the most expensive cities in the world, Dubai, is the most important trading and financial center of all the UAE. Prestigious companies seek to open their offices here, expensive supercars drive through the streets, and luxurious yachts cut through the water. However, even here, where the cash flow seemed to flow in a raging river, large-scale abandoned projects exist. ...

Some friendships may seem incredible, but they move mountains and make melt hearts. This happened with the shepherd dog Ingo and her unexpected friend - the owl Poldi. It is especially wonderful that Ingo and Poldi are members of the family of Tanya Brandt, who is a talented animal photographer and tries to capture the most vivid, touching and beautiful moments in the life of inseparable comrades. ...

Not many people born and grown up in the USSR will call their childhood easy. Happy - yes, but by no means light and full of plenty. And even the most notorious optimists do not recognize the second half of the 40s as cloudless time, despite all sorts of historical evidence and “evidence” of well-being left over from those years. ...

Game of Thrones fans who have long dreamed of visiting the mythical Seven Kingdoms can rejoice! And rather buy a ticket to Lapland. HBO Nordic, in collaboration with Lapland Hotels SnowVillage, has created a themed hotel of snow and ice, dedicated to the cult series. The hotel is located in the resort of Kittilä, which is 200 km above the Arctic Circle and a 90-minute drive from Helsinki. ...

Going to Malaysia? Then this post is for you! Especially since it is winter, and that means the season is there. I think many have already bought tickets and pack their bags, so a little useful information will not hurt. Of course, you are experienced travelers and you know everything yourself, but you never know ... it is better to learn from the mistakes of others than from your own! ...

One of the most prestigious photo contests in the world announced the winners of 2018. Hasselblad Masters Awards are presented once every two years, with the best photographers in 11 different categories becoming their laureates. This time the competition has collected 31,500 works from all over the globe, and among them there are absolutely amazing pictures! ...

Cheetahs are the fastest predators not only in the cat family, but also among the entire land world of the land. They are smart and graceful, and their hunter talent is so perfect that the victim has almost no chance: 9 out of 10 attacks end in a cheetah victory. Despite this superiority, they have a weakness that competitors use. ...