Göltzsch Viaduct – largest brick-built bridge in the world at…

Heraklion fortress, Crete by valentina17 by valentina17

The Venetian fortress of Koules dominates the entrance to the Venetian harbour of Heraklion. The Venetians called it the “Sea Fortress” (Castello a Mare or Rocca a Mare), but today it is known by its Turkish name, Koules, a corruption of Su Kulesi (Water Tower). It is one of the most familiar and beloved monuments of the city, and the symbol of Heraklion.

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Desolate by blackwaltz3 by blackwaltz3

A rocky shore near the Tanah Lot. The Tanah Lot is a rock formation off Bali’s west coast. A temple is sited on it (Pura Tanah Lot), one of seven sea temples around the island. The tides are low at sunset, forming these pools and puddles of still water (like mirrors..)

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Volcano by robbertson81 by robbertson81

It was a very nice experience climb the Ijen volcano, this is one of the views you can find on your way to the summit

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Golden gate emerging from the fog. by JustinFunk by JustinFunk

Make and Freeze This Flavorful Trinity For Quick, Easy Meal Starters

You may have heard of soffritto, that flavorful trinity of sauteed carrots, onion, and and celery that adds flavor and richness to everything it graces. You could saute up some soffritto each time you need it, or you could borrow this clever trick from Food 52 and keep a roll of it in the freezer, ready for instant use.

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Kiku Obata leads revival of historic district in a rural Illinois town



London and St Louis-based design studio Kiku Obata & Company is overseeing the redevelopment of an ageing downtown district in the US heartland, in a rural town where big-box stores have taken over (+ slideshow). (more…)

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