14 Spectacular Basalt Formations

Basalt is a common volcanic rock formed from the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of our planet. Jointed basalt columns, as the most famous and most beautiful basalt formations, exists on many places on earth. These unusual columns are predominantly hexagonal in cross-section, but  basalt polygons with three to twelve or more sides can be observed.

1. Litlanesfoss, Iceland

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14 Wonderful Island Resorts in the Maldives

Maldives is very famous for its natural beauty which includes the blue ocean and white beaches, accompanied by clean air and pleasant temperatures. Due to its extraordinary underwater scenery and clean water, Maldives is ranked among the best recreational diving destinations of the world. It consists of 1.192 coral islands, of which over 50 were turned into a marvelous resorts.

1. Lily Beach Resort & Spa at Huvahendhoo

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8 Unique Waterfalls Around the World

A waterfall is a place where water flows over a vertical drop in the course of a stream or river. Waterfalls also occur where meltwater drops over the edge of a tabular iceberg or ice shelf. But, all of the waterfalls don't look exactly like this. There are waterfalls that are so unusual and unique, to provoke disbelief and amazement of visitors. These wonders of nature are very rare and still largely unknown to most people.

1. Bigar Cascade Falls, Romania

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8 Abandoned Arctic Islands

There is something less than 100 inhabited islands, which are located within the Arctic Circle (66°33'44"N). All other islands are uninhabited, mostly because of the harsh climatic conditions. However, some of these uninhabited islands were once populated, but were abandoned due to various reasons.

1. Herschel Island, Canada

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12 Wonderful Winter Pools

Outdoor Winter Pools are usually found in luxury ski resorts, spas or hotels. In the winter months they are heated, and the temperature of their water exceeds 30°C (86°F) although are surrounded by snow and ice. These luxurious pools usually have amazing views of the mountains covered with snow, so bathing in them represents a special experience.

1. Hotel Villa Honegg, Switzerland

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10 Spectacular Volcanic Plugs & Natural Monoliths

A volcanic plug, also called a volcanic neck, is a volcanic landform created when magma hardens within a vent on an active volcano. A natural monolith is a mountain or large rock formation consisting of a single massive stone. Both types of these geological structures are similar in that they are often steeply rising above the surrounding terrain. The unusual appearance and the buildings which are often located on these structures, amaze visitors and attract them to come back again.

1. Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe, France

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9 Famous Nail Houses

A nail house is a Chinese neologism (a newly coined term) for homes belonging to people who refuse to make room for development. The term, a pun coined by developers, refers to nails that are stuck in wood, and cannot be pounded down with a hammer. Every couple years, these defiant ‘nail houses’ make the rounds online. They serve as a symbolic testament to the "little guy" standing up against the government and pushy developers.

1. Wu Family House, Chongqing, China

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10 Unusual Volcanic Craters

Craters of extinct and passive volcanoes are circular depressions in the ground caused by ancient volcanic activities. It is typically a basin, circular in form within which occurs a vent (or vents). Because of their inaction these craters are mostly suffered many changes caused by atmospheric and human factors. Unusual and beautiful volcanic cones, traces of human activity, lush vegetation and colorful crater lakes are the main reasons why many tourists visit these extraordinary destinations.

1. Diamond Head, Hawaii, USA

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