In a region of almost inaccessible sandstone peaks, monks settled on these 'columns of the sky' from the 11th century onwards. Twenty-four of these monasteries were built, despite incredible difficulties, at the time of the great revival of the eremetic ideal in the 15th century. Their 16th-century frescoes mark a key stage in the development of post-Byzantine painting.

Suspended in the air' (the meaning of Meteora in Greek), these monasteries represent a unique artistic achievement and are one of the most powerful examples of the ar

Navagio beach – is probably one of those places that every traveler should visit. Navagio beach located the island of Zakynthos, Greece.
Navagio beach is not available from the land. To visit the Navagio beach, you probably should book a tour or make use of private carriers.

Navagio beach - Zakynthos Island, Greece
The island of Zakynthos surprises travelers pristine emerald sea, white beaches, mountains, covered with pine trees, and warm hospitality of inhabitants. On this beautiful green island you can find mountain vi

Each fall, pilots, crews and spectators from all over the world come to the Albuquerque balloon festival, known as the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the world's largest hot air ballooning event. For nine days during the first full week of October, hundreds of colorful balloons float above the city each morning as dawn breaks over the Sandia Mountains. It's no wonder this visual feast is said to be the world's most photographed event.

Mass ascensions, when many hundreds of balloons lift off into the morning sky, are held

Carnival of Venice is a festival of type Culture, heritage and folk that occurs in April of the Spring season. The festival usually lasts 14 days, starts around two weeks before Ash Wednesday and ends on Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras). The Carnival of Venice festival was founded in 1970 by Italian government, there have been(unknown) events to date. An estimated 30,000 people attend the festival every year. Description: The Carnival of Venice (Italian: Carnevale di Venezia) is an annual festival, held in Venice, Italy. The Carniv

The Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) is an annual trade show in Monaco, where some of the newest luxury yachts are on display. The four-day event isusually held in September and features conferences and cocktail parties - basically a place to network and make new contacts. 500 major companies exhibite boats ranging from around 65 feet to over 250 feet in length. The Monaco Yacht Show is the world’s leading event in superyachting with over 100 super & megayachts showcased.
The MYS is held in Port Hercules, and is Europe's biggest in-water display

The London Eye is a large metal structure. It is also known as the Millennium Wheel and is one of the largest observation wheels (a type of Ferris wheel) in the world.

A TEAM EFFORT
It took seven years and the skills of hundreds of people from five countries to make the London Eye a reality

A VIEW FIT FOR A QUEEN
You can see around 40KM (25 miles) from the top as far as Windsor Castle on a clear day

FLYING HIGH
The London Eye welcomes an average of 3.5 million customers every year. You woul

With spectacular views of the harbour, Sydney's much-loved Luna Park is a superbly restored 1930s amusement park where everyone goes... just for fun!
Take on crazy rides like the Tango Train or nostalgic favourites such as the beautifully restored Ferris Wheel. The little ones love the Space Shuttle and Dad will laugh his socks off on the Giant Slides!
There's even more fun and excitement to be had on the hilarious sideshow games! A trip to Luna Park just isn't complete without trying your luck on the Laughing Clowns, Crazy Crooners o

Truth is, there's no such thing as a seven-star establishment; you can't officially go higher than five. The Burj Al Arab's seven-star rating may be an urban myth that got out of hand, but nothing dominates the Dubai skyline and tourists' imagination quite like it.

It's the world's tallest hotel, and probably its least subtle — gold-leaf is applied as liberally as undercoat, there's a fleet of white Rolls Royces on the forecourt and dancing fountains in the foyer, and fireworks launch from the bridge to announce the arrival of VV

This amazing Lodge is located in the province of Valdivia, very close to the border with Argentina at Hua Hum. Situated within the Huilo-Huilo National Reserve, this Lodge has got to be the most unusual Lodge in all of South America. It almost seems like a little piece of 'Middle Earth' and one half expects the hosts to be hobbits. But this lodge is no fantasy.

Montana Magica Lodge welcomes adventure seeking travelers and those who are looking for tranquillity in a magical setting. An waterfall is showering the lodge and blends in h

The Color Run™, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back to the community.
Less about your 10-minute-mile and more about having the time of your life, The Color Run is a five-kilometer, un-timed race in which thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. The fun continues at the finish line with a gigantic “Color Festival,” using more colored powder to create happiness and lasting memories