A Town of Hobbit

Place shown on these photos really exist: A farm nearby to Matamata – a rural Waikato town in New Zealand, was the location for the Hobbiton set in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings film trilogy. The New Zealand government decided to leave the Hobbit holes built on location as tourist attractions, since they were designed to blend seamlessly into the environment. They have no furniture, but

World’s Largest and Most Expensive Yachts

Photo by autumn_leaf Yachts are so beautiful and charming. They seem to fly over the waves inspiring a magnificent feeling of freedom. But having even a small yacht is not a cheap pleasure, not to mention the world’s biggest and most expensive yachts. I wish I could spend at least a day on one of these amazing mega-yachts, as I’m sure that would be unbelievable! Dubai Dubai is the current

The Paradise on Earth: Bora Bora

Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The island, located about 230 kilometres (140 mi) northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the center of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, the highest

Street Food From 11 Different Countries

Although street food has gained the undeserved reputation of symptoms heralded in Pepto-Bismol commercials, it is the very essence of the food of the country and should not be skipped over in favor of a tidy restaurant that caters to foreigners who are looking for something a little closer to home. A little dirt never hurt anyone. Vietnam Russia Japan

10 of the World’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls

What does it take to channel your own path? How much time do you have to reach the peak of your career, personal happiness, and friendships? And why did I come to the waterfall to ask myself about this? I couldn’t help but wonder. It’s just so great to go to a waterfall and treat yourself by giving these deeper things some thought. By doing so, you’re sure to be pleased with “new you” just

Abandoned water park at Walt Disney World

River Country was Walt Disney World’s first waterpark. It opened in 1976, and closed for the final time in 2001. Since 2001, the area has sat virtually *****turbed. The slides and pools remain in place.Here is a map of how the park was laid out: Here are some photos taken in November, 2009.These photos begin with photos of the slides which were known as Whoop ‘N Holler Hollow. This