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Lithuanians Have Become Baltic Leaders in Growth – What Should We Know About Our Neighbors?
Neighbors are both friends and rivals, and Lithuanians have become Baltic leaders in growth – it is worth exploring how their character was historically shaped.
LSM Ceļošana · 8 h ago
The Aquarium at Dubai Mall: A Vast Ocean in a Shopping Center
Dubai Mall houses a massive 10-million-liter aquarium with hundreds of sharks and rays, visible from the mall without a ticket. A 48-meter transparent tunnel offers a 270-degree underwater view, and an upstairs zoo features a giant saltwater crocodile.
Atlas Obscura · 22 h ago
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One of Europe's largest hotels opens on Baltic Sea coast
On June 10, the largest hotel in Poland opened on the Baltic Sea coast, with 1,240 rooms across 13 floors. Each room is 50 square meters and most have balconies, making it one of Europe's largest hotels.
TVNET · 14 Jun, 06:21
Perast – Montenegro's Gem That Exceeds Expectations
A travel blogger shares impressions of Montenegro, especially highlighting Perast – a Baroque town on the Bay of Kotor that leaves an unforgettable impression with its charm and beauty.
Delfi · 14 Jun, 00:21
Sinclair Dinosaur Gas Station in Florida Gains Historic Status
A former Sinclair service station built in the shape of a giant dinosaur in Spring Hill, Florida, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.
Atlas Obscura · 13 Jun, 04:26
Loch Doon Castle: From Island to Shore
Loch Doon Castle in Scotland, built in the late 1200s, was dismantled and moved to the shore in 1935 to protect it from rising water levels due to a hydroelectric dam project.
Atlas Obscura · 12 Jun, 03:38
Museum Ali Pasha and Revolutionary Period on the Island of Ioannina Lake
Located on the island of Nissaki in Lake Pamvotis, Greece, the Museum Ali Pasha and Revolutionary Period has been open since 2012, displaying some 6,000 items from the collection of Fotis Rapakousis, including personal belongings of Ali Pasha.
Atlas Obscura · 12 Jun, 02:40
New Cycling Trail in Western Sweden: Lelångenleden Offers an Epic Ride Through Forests and Lakes
The 180-kilometer Lelångenleden cycling route in western Sweden takes riders from the coast through lakes and forests, with stops at charming towns and eco-friendly campsites.
Guardian Travel · 12 Jun, 02:40
What Do We Really Know About Estonians? Bogs, Saunas, Self-Irony, and Digital Leap
In the TV show 'Forbidden Technique', it was revealed that Estonians have a healthy self-irony and can laugh even at tragic things, while digital success is a result of deliberate policy.
LSM Ceļošana · 12 Jun, 02:40
Expired Parking Meter Gravestone in Florida, Massachusetts
In a small cemetery in Florida, Massachusetts, a parking meter serves as a unique headstone for Gordon and Joyce Burdick.
Atlas Obscura · 12 Jun, 02:39
Grīziņkalns: The Latvian Riga with Art Nouveau, Wooden Houses, and Greenery
Grīziņkalns, long known as the 'Latvian Riga', offers a unique neighborhood blending historic wooden houses, ornate Art Nouveau buildings, and modern street art.
LSM Ceļošana · 12 Jun, 02:38
In search of a river goddess: a journey through Britain’s mythic waterways
Author Kim Willis travelled across Britain to rediscover forgotten goddess myths linked to waterways, exploring their relevance for modern women.
Guardian Travel · 12 Jun, 02:38
The Grotesque Fountain of Bacchino in Florence's Boboli Gardens
Among the classical sculptures of the Boboli Gardens, the Bacchus Fountain stands out with its naked, overweight dwarf, representing the historical court dwarf Nano Morgante.
Atlas Obscura · 12 Jun, 02:37
The Unusual Bacchino Fountain in Florence: A Curious Artwork in the Boboli Gardens
In Florence's Boboli Gardens, a peculiar fountain featuring a naked, overweight dwarf stands out among classical sculptures. It depicts a real historical figure: court dwarf Nano Morgante.
Atlas Obscura · 12 Jun, 02:37