WebUrbanist | Archived Articles on Travel & Places

Sometimes it is simply good to get away and go someplace new, but traveling there directly is not always possible. WebUrbanist brings some of the most exotic travel destinations and incredible private islands, luxury resorts but also the most remote, uninhabited and abandoned islands and locations on the planet – some of these you may explore in person some day but some you may never seen or hear from again.

Abandoned Airfields, Airports and Aircraft

Nothing lasts forever. Abandoned relics of air transport are proof of that. Unused hulking planes and enormous runways are sometimes just left and forgotten.

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10 Historic Secret Rooms and Hidden Passages

Secret rooms and hidden passages in homes are all the rage in architecture today. But the practice of sneaking around in concealed places has deep, dark roots.

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Photography of 6 High-Speed Photographers

Life moves fast. High speed photography catches even the quickest of events with precision and clarity. These photographs give a glimpse into a whole new world.

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15 Innovative and Creative Green Vehicles

From human-powered to coffee-powered here are fifteen curious green vehicle designs that break with conventions to go green in unique and innovative ways.

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20 Essential Works of Lego Art and Design

Lego pieces make ideal artist material, and these 20 essential works of Lego art illustrate just what can be accomplished with a little inspiration and a LOT of Lego bricks.

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5 Epic Panoramic and 360 Degree Photographers

Photographs usually only tell part of the story, but these panoramic and 360 degree photos put you right in the middle of the scene.

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6 Abandoned Railroads, Subways, and Trains

The age of the railroad may be over, but the marks of these powerful transport systems are evident everywhere you go - as well as abandoned train and subway stations.

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70 Amazing Houses from Around the World

Do you aspire to something exotic and unique or comfortable and cozy? Here are seventy of the most amazing, unusual, offbeat and unique houses in the world.

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10 Luxury Private Swimming Pool Designs & Ideas

Swimming in the lap of luxury, these private pool owners have managed to buy a piece of fantasy not for sale to most of us with less than luxurious means.

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Banksy Art: Locations Around the World

As the buzz around his name grows, so does the number of places where Banksy street art is spotted from the United States all the way to controversial work in the Middle East

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14 Beautiful and Historic Lighthouses

What is it about lighthouses that captures our attention? Is it the history behind these relics of a less technologically-advanced age? Is it the quaint charm of the towers?

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7 Glittering Greenhouses and Glass Houses

While some of these glass houses seem impractical for everyday living, others serve a very real purpose - to capture and convert the power of the sun.

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15 House Boats and House Boat Designs

Houseboats are all about freedom; casting away the ties to landlocked living and casting off to new adventures on the wine-dark sea!

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15 of the Strangest Themed Restaurants

If there’s one thing that all of these theme restaurants have in common with incredible theme hotels it is the belief that dining doesn’t have to be mundane.

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