12 Real-Life Locations Behind Out-of-this-World Films
When filming horror, sci-fi and fantasy movies, set construction is often necessary to achieve a believable effect. But, some real-life locations are a surprisingly perfect fit even when the ...
Category: Destinations & Sights
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.
WebUrbanist: Top 10 Urbtastic Articles of 2008
Worried you might have missed something from the world's most popular urban publication? Have no fear, this article will guide you through the most popular WebUrbanist articles of the year, from ...
8 Busiest International Airports and Lounges at Night
Due to the many security-related incidents in recent history, airports have become the least fun places in the world. They have been rendered so morose, in fact, that not only do we miss out on all ...
100+ of the World’s Weirdest Plants and Animals
WebEcoist has showcased some of the most strange and amazing plant and animal species in the world - highlighting the most beautiful, terrifying and mind-boggling sides of Mother Nature. The ...
82 Epic Elemental Phenomena and Natural Disasters
(A WebEcoist sister-site roundup - Images via Julian Lennon and Fireplace Fountain) These amazing natural wonders and epic elemental disasters of the world showcase both the most beautiful and ...
Mapping Banksy’s Street Art: Locations Around the World
We already know what a cultural phenomenon Banksy has become. He’s gone from a teenage tagger to a well-known artist making multi-million dollar art. His style and message have, ironically, been ...
Announcing WebEcoist: Green Counterpart to WebUrbanist
We promised you a number of new changes when WebUrbanist turned one year old including more frequent and diverse content from fresh new authors. However, we kept one piece a complete secret until ...
Lost at Sea: 6 Of World History’s Most Intriguing Shipwrecks
Why are we so interested in shipwrecks and other strange stories about underwater wonders of the world? The idea of ancient buried treasure, mysterious happenings, mystical pirate stories and ...
Luxury Lost: 10 Private Islands You Can’t Afford to Live On
Guest author Brian Thibault lives and breathes (and occasionally writes about) international real estate as the CEO of International Listings LLC. Feeling a little cramped in your thousand ...
Skiing Off Trail: 3 Far-Out Ski Spots from Lebanon to Bolivia
It's that time of year when most ski resorts and destinations are wrapping up their winter ski season and avid urban vacationers are taking those last weekend runs. Ski buffs sometimes brag about ...
