Spread across Yugoslavia are a lot of monuments that were built decades ago but have for many years been abandoned. What’s impressive about these monuments is that they are unique, designed in unusual and intricate shapes, almost like abstract art. It’s quite unfortunate that such monuments had to be forsaken but apparently maintaining them was…
I am pretty sure that most of you Lazy Penguins have been on chilling and comfortable trips abroad with all the extras (flights, hotel, accommodation, food) arranged (I have done that too, and still keep doing it). But, by doing that, are you ever going to feel the real spirit of genuine adventure while heading…
It took around eight months to Studio Marco Vermeulen in Werkendam (Netherlands) to redesign the Biesboschmuseum and it is finally open to the public (and lazy penguins). There has been a total transformation and extension with a new wing that can open to its surroundings. The designers of the museum have included a path) on…
Oregon is part of the Western United States. A big part of it covers the Western coast of USA thus having a lot of scenic fairy tale-like beaches and cliffs looking towards the Pacific Ocean. However, Oregon also offers incredible trails for hiking and state park that have nothing to be jealous of the other…
Not long ago we wrote about 10 fairytale places in Romania – here we go again with an article this time. In the interior of a very old salt mine Salina Turda in Transylvania (Romania) is situated the largest museum (worldwide!). In order to go there you need to descent at least 400 feet under…
During fall every year the ground below the 1400 year old Ginkgo Tree is covered by so many golden leaves that it appears as if there’s an ocean of gold under it! The tree is located in a Buddhist temple called Gu Guanyin. The temple was built centuries ago near the Zhongnan Mountains of China. The phenomenon…
Virginia is a beautiful state that is part of the South Atlantic region. As with many other states, its cities have great architecture and its state parks are full of gorgeous scenery. What that means is that besides having a lot of state parks that are great for hiking and enjoying nature, Virginia’s got a…
One of the greatest and extremely green island in Greece, is located in the Ionian islands and is called Kefalonia. In this paradisiacal island you can find a huge quantity of plain nature and landscape that can take your breath away. Most of the visitors are attracted by the elaborate and extremely impressive rugged mountain…
Wisconsin is one of the United States that in the North-Center popular for its geographic diversity and natural beauty. Its capital is Madison but Milwaukee is it’s most populated city. However, if you’re visit this State to see the best parts of it, you’re most likely not visiting the big cities. Your first target would…
Our world is terrifically beautiful, but there are places in it that can be even more attractive because of their lively colours. Weather.com says: From towns painted bright, vivid colors to rainbow-hued natural wonders, the world is full of incredible places that are so vibrant they look surreal. … Mother Nature needs no help at all to create…
