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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.

Wacky Souvenir Photography of Michael Hughes

Do you enjoy bringing a little reminder of your trip home after a vacation? Michael Hughes shares his souvenirs with the world in a fun and entertaining way.

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16 Lifesaving Temporary Emergency Shelters

When disaster strikes, homes are often lost and people left homeless. These temporary shelters provide a place for refugees to sleep until order is restored.

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Abandoned Theaters, Parks, Schools & Pools

Some of the most haunting abandonments are those that were once used to entertain and educate - filled with vast once-vibrant gathering and learning spaces.

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Creative Photogram and Pinhole Photography

Some of the most amazing photography doesn't use a camera at all. These incredible images were produced using ancient methods - no lenses required.

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7 Abandoned Hotels, Hospitals, and Churches

Some abandoned buildings are beautiful, scary or just plain boring. But when a hospital, hotel or church is abandoned, it can be a downright surreal place.

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The Environmental Photography of Chris Jordan

Chris Jordan takes everyday garbage and other examples of our rampant consumerism and turns them into art. His hope is that we will one day understand the cost.

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7 Infrared and HDR Photographers and Photos

Infrared and HDR photographs show us our world in a new and interesting way. With their distorted color or ultra-rich detail, these photos are all exquisite.

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12 Deserted Houses, Homes and Ghost Towns

Houses, neighborhoods, and entire towns are abandoned for a number of reasons. However they become abandoned, these areas can be peaceful and haunting to visit.

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82 Epic Natural Phenomena and Disasters

An elemental story arc filled with amazing natural wonders of the world and terrifyingly recent earth, water, wind and fire disasters from around the planet.

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15 Awesome Architectural Optical Illusions

As architects struggle to balance aesthetic appeal with practical considerations, many are finding the best way to create bold features is through optical illusions.

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Motion-Blur and Time-Lapse Photography

Most photographs only freeze a moment in time. Long exposures can create an image that encompasses several moments; time lapse photography can even span years.

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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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