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.
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.
12 Comments »»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.
7 Comments »»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.
26 Comments »»Some of the most amazing photography doesn't use a camera at all. These incredible images were produced using ancient methods - no lenses required.
31 Comments »»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.
22 Comments »»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.
4 Comments »»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.
26 Comments »»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.
7 Comments »»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.
15 Comments »»As architects struggle to balance aesthetic appeal with practical considerations, many are finding the best way to create bold features is through optical illusions.
26 Comments »»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.
15 Comments »»Nothing lasts forever. Abandoned relics of air transport are proof of that. Unused hulking planes and enormous runways are sometimes just left and forgotten.
134 Comments »»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.
13 Comments »»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.
88 Comments »»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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