After decades of mining and ore processing, Kabwe has turned into one place so toxic, that do not understand how people can live here. Rivers of water loaded with lead and cadmium are escaping from barren hills, poisoning everything. In the blood of children, lead levels 10 times higher than Western norms predict and contaminated soil is so bad, that people can not grow anything....
What is there? Well it is famous - tragic fame - Pacific landfill. Because of ocean currents that converge in this area and they carry with trash floating in the ocean, there was formed a floating island of garbage, of enormous dimensions. Its surface was estimated to be approximately double that Texas American status (the second largest in the U.S.) that's about. 1.4 million km square, a frightening figure. In this vast expanse - and down to 10 meters under the surface - floatin...
Canyon Ranch spa in Tucson Arizona has everything you can want. A stunning location in the middle of the Sonoran Desert, luxurious accommodation with bed sheets and plasma TVs company, qualified personnel, experts in medicine, nutrition, health and beauty treatments as numerous possibilities for relaxing the facial muscles or anti-aging, hundreds of courses from yoga to stress management, and a fully equipped gym. Among the treatments offered specifically for men include the famous Gent...
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Located eleven floor of one of the most elegant hotels in Hong Kong (Grand Hyatt), spa Plateau covers an area of 25,000 square feet of luxury. Surprisingly spacious for a city so crowded spa has a heated pool 50 meters outdoors, a running track, areas reserved for treatments, saunas and Jacuzzi with views of 10 square meters in Port Victoria. But the best part of the Spa's 23 suites are offered to guests, each with its own treatment area, so the best way to enjoy a spa experience...
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Maya Tulum Wellness Retreat & Spa in Tulum, Mexico
A piece of paradise. That can be best described Maya Tulum Wellness Retreat & Spa. Located on the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, with stunning views of the ocean, this spa you warrant that you will find peace and tranquility you are looking for.
Whether you attend a yoga session on the sand, enjoy a full packing in marine or choose to relax during a massage with mud, you'll feel in seventh heaven during your stay. Far from the noise of everyday life, h...
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Aqua Dome in Tyrol is an architectural monument that rises from the snow where ski enthusiasts retreat to relax muscles and tired of winter sports. Heated pools to 34 degrees Spa are irresistible, but no relaxation room, warm area, fitness center and pool activities, where there is diving equipment can not be ignored. In addition, treatments are among the best, most focused on modern man. Best massage for men is for feet, salt, cloves, cinnamon and ginger, designed to ...
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If a bottle of Evian water is expensive, you can imagine how much a stay at Evian Royal Spa ($ 3000 for two nights). However, that was wonderful area, Lake Geneva, this spa deserves its weight in gold if we consider the 123 treatment booths, 12 massage parlors, nine cabins hydrotherapy, steam room, sauna, swimming pool with Jacuzzi , gym, hairdressing salon, all included in the benefits of 5 stars.
Focusing on physical, mental and energetic, the spa st...
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What defines spoiling? Maybe a report of four staff members for every guest is an important aspect of our definition. Cal-American celebrities prefer luxury to Vie spa in San Diego just for extravagant benefits (there are many receive only 24 guests per stay). Guests, very rich and powerful people, are welcomed in the Mediterranean-style villas, spread across 200 acres of superb care.
Spa voted number one, because programs and its surroundings, b...
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As you would expect from only seven star hotel in the world, spa at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai is absolutely spectacular. Situated near the stunning coast of Jumeirah, Spa & Health Club Assawan required standard for luxury worldwide. Spa bathing in the relaxing music that is heard from the speakers hidden in the walls is entirely decorated with mosaics.
Guests enjoy huge pools, saunas, jacuzzis, steam rooms, and a variety of treatment rooms. One of ...
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Mammoth Hot Springs thermal spring is located in Yellowstone National Park, Mammoth Hot Springs is the biggest source of carbon deposit in the world. The most famous is the Minerva Terrace called a series of terraces that were created thousands of years and deposited calcium carbonate....
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Egyptian-themed mall, Wafi is known both for fancy decor and wide range of shops and restaurants available to buyers. The 30 include culinary oasis in addition to other chefs and Chinese and Spanish cuisine....
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An incredible fusion between design, art, fashion and business mall consisting of six buildings include nearly every kind of shop ever conceived, from Chloe, Harry Winston and Issey Miyake. Food restaurants ranging from Japanese to French bistro cuisine. Tokyo Midtown presents the latest trends in Japanese industrial design, incorporating even one of the famous Ritz-Carlton hotel which hosts both tourists and businessmen....
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The building of the bridge took place in late nineteenth century and lasted almost three years. The structure was made in a factory and then transported and assembled using a huge crane. It is built of steel and stone in Art Nouveau style. The result is a 107.5 meters long, 40 meters wide and 6 feet tall bridge.
The bridge is decorated with lanterns, angels and nymphs. At the bridge ends are gilded with gold statues perched on pillars 17 meters high. E...
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Golden Gate Bridge is located in the western part of the United States in California, was inaugurated on May 27, 1937. On the first day of operation, the bridge was opened only for pedestrians in that day (called the Day Pedestrian) and was crossed by 200,000 people. With an opening of 1,280 m, the Golden Gate Bridge connecting San Francisco to Sausalito, which is situated north of the Golden Gate Strait which connects San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean.
Bridge, which has a total l...
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Tower Bridge is the highest bridge in London, as the name suggests he belongs to, symbolically, the Tower of London who is around you. Tower Bridge is a symbol of London, with its two identical towers, with two moving parts of them, a thousand tons each, which can be high with the help of powerful machines in just 90 seconds.
Built between 1886 - 1894, Tower Bridge has become the first largest tourist attraction, with spectacular exhibitio...
Chenyang Bridge was built by the Dong people (a minority in China) who lived in the valleys of China and were acknowledged as excellent bridge builders. These bridges are called "wind and rain" as they play a role in ensuring the passage from one side of the valley also had another role to protect people from the weather. Another feature of this bridge is that the construction of this bridge is not used any bolt, although the material used is wood....
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Ponte Vecchio is a medieval bridge built over the Arno river. In fact, it is more than a bridge: a street, a market and a landmark of Florence. Ponte Vecchio was created in 1345 by Taddeo Gaddi. To finance construction of the bridge, part of the bridge were rented to merchants. ...
The Iron Bridge does not have many decorative elements and is not very special but it has something unique. It is the first bridge in the world that was fully realized only in steel and the speed with which it conducted its state-owned building and managed to convince the engineers of the benefits of using steel in construction and virtually started the Industrial Revolution era....
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The bridge crossing the River Palace was named Bridge of Sighs in the nineteenth century, as it connects the Doges prison and interrogation room. It is rumored that prisoners looked at the beauty of Venice for the last time through the window here before being sentenced to execution or torture. In fact, prisoners were imprisoned for minor infractions only. Another legend says that lovers who kiss under the bridge will be part of everlasting love.
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Pont du Gard is a masterpiece of Roman engineering and represents an aqueduct in southern France, near the village Remoulins (near Avignon). It was built by the Romans 2,000 years ago. It is said that 1,000 workers had worked five years for its construction. Its aim was to bring water to Nimes town. Large stones which compose it were cut perfectly so that they combine without using mortar.
UNESCO World Heritage monument and is situated on 165 acres of...
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Khaju bridge was built in the 17th century in Iran. It serves the function of the dam, because it is fitted with behind large gates are closed and arches that night causes raising water as irrigating gardens along the river Zayandeh....
It is one of the most popular waterfalls of New Zealand and is in a unique location: Fiorland National Park which is found on the World Heritage List. Sutherland Falls is one of the world's highest waterfalls and the natural wilderness where there is for most tourists who come to see it, a big plus....
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48 different waterfalls are scattered on Mount Nachi Japan. But that which is known as Nachi Falls is unique and unmistakable, with over 133 of his height. Which falls on top of the waterfall is visible in good weather the Pacific Ocean. Because in ancient Japan, falls were considered sacred, it has been and may still be considered a divine entity....
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Giessbach Falls is a magnificent sight, particularly Swiss: crystalline lakes, snowcapped peaks, equipment lifts and cable cars and huts and cottages specific. Maybe you heard the news Giessbach and a few years ago because some tourists canoeing enthusiasts were killed by a rapid flood. But tragedy has not affected tourism in the area and waterfall attracts tourists every year me: be it rafting fans, wing or the specific atmosphere of the Swiss. You can admire the waterfalls, bec...
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Cascade name says it all! Konahuanui fell on top of the mountain, Waterfall Reverse Water falls over several feet before the wind got a blow back up. Hawaii deserves to be and only get to see with your eyes this true wonder of nature. Oafu island and you'll find famous Waikiki Beach and excellent locations for scuba diving....
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Gullfos is the largest waterfall in Europe and certainly the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland. Because of the conflict with North American Falls and other waterfalls, Gullfoss remained natural and untouched by "human hands." The visitors have the opportunity to see the waterfall but up and even pass their hands through its water. Niagara is wrapped in an aura of swing and the locals have enough fascinating stories connected to i...
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Victoria Falls lies on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The locals call it Mosi-oa-Tunya = thundering smoke, caused by spraying water due to fog, mist which rises to over 30 meters were observed at distances greater than 30 km. Cataracts fall into the Zambezi river from a height of 110 m, but Victoria is the largest waterfall in the world, due to its width of 1708 m. Some say that, in competition with the pyramids of Egypt, with Safari in Kenya and other wonders, Nia...
Waterfalls, beautiful, river, water, amazing, landscape, panoramic, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Niagara Falls is one of the most spectacular natural miracles of the North American continent. Niagara Falls is a waterfall assembly located on the border between northern state of New York and Ontario in Canada. Lake Erie is connected with Lake Ontario via the Niagara River with a difference of 58 m, the water being separated into two arms of the Island "Goat Island" (Goats Island). On the North American waterfall has a width of 363 m water waterfall fall from 21 meters...
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Iguazu Falls consists of 275 waterfalls, all located less than 3 km of the Iguazu River. Some reach 80 feet tall waterfalls although most were about 64 meters. Garganta del Diablo or Devil's Throat is the most impressive of all. U-shaped with a width of 150 meters and a length of over 700 rock marks the border between Argentina and Brazil. Surrounded by a tropical forest of bamboo and palm trees, populated by parrots and monkeys that hide the ruins of a 18th century mission, Iguazu Falls seem...
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Westin Excelsior Hotel in Rome has 319 rooms. The hotel offers all types of rooms, from Deluxe Room (Non Smoking) to Grandluxe Suite. Located 12 minutes walk from downtown, this hotel is sitauted in Rome Via Vittorio Veneto 125 Street in the north-east of the city. Ideal if you want to discover the city and surroundings. The Westin Excelsior Rome hotel five stars and classic style offers comfort and a wide range of facilities including: Restaurant, Room Service, Bar, 24/24h, New...
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Like some chameleons, Kelimutu Lakes change their colors over the years.
Flores island residents believe that the souls of wizards abide height of mountains here, in a lake whose water appears black.
Lakes unusual color shades are surprising in itself, but you should know that not many years ago, its waters were other colors: black, brown and blue.
In 1960 were coffee with milk, red-brown and blue...
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Located on the island of Trinidad, this quaint lake contains asphalt that is sold to locals for over 100 years without the lake to drop. Pitch is one among the most impressive natural phenomena.
On a surface of about 47 hectares lies a huge "bucket" which has a depth of 80 m and that there are some 10 million tons of natural resin. This lake is strange about the existence of volcanoes in this area that pushes the earth's su...
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In the hot summer sun, spotted lake (located in British Columbia and Washington), evaporates and crystallizes forming minerals are white circles that contain shallow pools that reflect the mineral content of water in blue and green.
This lake is very rich in mineral concentrations: magnesium sulphate (Epsom salt), calcium and sodium sulphate, including titanium and silver. Native name is Klikuk Lake and its water is used by locals to...
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In 1870, a Kansas student read in the newspaper where he wrapped his food an article about a lake in the mountains of Oregon, surrounded by high stone walls between which there is a volcano. The article raised the interest of little William Gladstone Steel to Crater Lake, that will animate his life later on. He campaigned tirelessly for the protection of its efforts against human activities have resulted in 1902 when the crater lake became the fifth U.S. national park.
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