In China, on the outskirts of Shanghai, surrounded by huge stone jungle is an island of small decrepit houses. Multi-storey concrete hulks from all sides hang menacingly over old buildings, oppressing them more and more. The reasons for this are simple. The fact is that people living on the land intended for construction refused to leave their homes and move to the options proposed by the developer for resettlement. ...

Tbilisi is not only the capital of Georgia, but is also considered the largest city in this state. The country, located at the intersection of Europe and Asia, has always been a tidbit and object of desire for the powerful empires surrounding it. This, in turn, led to a complicated and eventful history that was reflected in everything, and especially in the amazing, diverse architecture, culture and character of the Georgian people. ...

Briton James Cervin has been shooting abandoned places across Europe for many years. He traveled to Poland, Germany, Portugal and other countries. He had been preparing for his photo tour in Georgia and Abkhazia for a very long time, realizing that the trip should be planned and well thought out. Abkhazia captivated Kervin at first sight. ...

Paolo di Paolo was not just a talented photographer, in his profession he was an intellectual and esthete to the core. His most beautiful works are those that the Italian did in his native country after the destructive and exhausting Second World War. Di Paolo chronicled the revival of Italy, the economic boom and the heyday of the famous la dolce vita. ...

Cheetahs are very fast and agile hunters. Everyone knows that they are capable of speeds up to 120-130 km / h, but even such frisky predators hunting is extremely difficult. Only every fourth attack ends successfully, and if a slip occurs, then the cheetah can make the next attempt no earlier than in 30-40 minutes ... Cheetahs begin to hunt on their own about a year, and until that moment their mother not only feeds them, but also teaches them how to get food. ...

Cheetahs are the fastest predators not only in the cat family, but also among the entire land world of the land. They are smart and graceful, and their hunter talent is so perfect that the victim has almost no chance: 9 out of 10 attacks end in a cheetah victory. Despite this superiority, they have a weakness that competitors use. ...

We wandered around Sumatra without a definite plan, on the principle of "where the eyes look." And there was something to look at ... That same Think we drove too, then spent several days in Bukittingi at the local deputy who gave us a free roof over our heads. And then we arrived at Lake Maninjao and ... hung. This place seemed to me a paradise. ...

In 1968, China took the first step towards reform, as a result of which the once-closed communist society opened up to rapid globalization. This transformation of mentality, economy and culture was supposed to turn China into a modern superpower. Over the past forty years, China has experienced the largest and fastest industrialization and urbanization in history. ...

The Jacques Chabant-Delma bridge, located in France, is rightfully considered a masterpiece of bridge building. It is the longest vertical drawbridge in Europe and is very original. This unusual bridge is located on the Garonne River in the city of Bordeaux and bears the name of Jacques Chaban-Delm, a prominent politician, former mayor of Bordeaux and the Prime Minister of France. ...

Modern insects cannot boast of large sizes, and the word "insect" and its derivatives are synonymous with something small and defenseless. But this was far from always the case, because in past geological epochs such huge insects lived on our planet that it is even hard to imagine them. ...

Kurumba: Veli SPA Beauty Territory is the pride of the Kurumba Hotel, one of the best SPA in the Maldives, which is confirmed by its many awards. And in 2014, it was again nominated for the World Luxury SPA Awards for excellent service. The service here is really up to par. Moreover, Russian tourists can completely relax - at the Veli SPA they will be met by Russian-speaking staff, will consult in detail and help you choose the right procedure. ...

Alas, what burned down on the day of the ill-fated fire in Notre Dame will never be returned. But the engineers are confident that the damaged parts of the cathedral can be restored with maximum accuracy, up to the chemical composition of the burnt plaster or texture of the stone blocks. Enthusiasts of one of the companies offer to recover the lost parts of Notre Dame using a 3D printer. ...

Peyto Lake is often called Canada’s most beautiful lake, although several more ponds can compete with it. But we can absolutely say that among the incredible variety of lakes in this country, Peyto stands out for its picturesque landscapes and amazing color of water. Peyto belongs to the Rocky Mountains region in the southwest of the country. ...

When the dollar exchange rate jumps daily, the English language is lame since school times, and there is no time to get a visa at all - before traveling? Definitely! If you want to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery, it is not necessary to travel abroad. What we are looking for somewhere in other places, in fact, is in our country. ...

How similar or different is the life of students from around the world? Photographer Henny Boogert took up such a curious question and decided to find the answer with the help of the thing that he does best - photography. Capturing students in different parts of the world, in very different states, Boogert came to the conclusion that there is much more in common between students around the world than differences. ...

Architect Honami Enya, who has become an illustrator, chronicles Japanese baths. She uses the technical skills that she acquired while obtaining a master's degree in architecture, and creates detailed drawings of these unusual and very popular places of recreation and rejuvenation. Incredible illustrations show the noisy public baths, in which people wash their tired bodies, sweat in the steam room and try to restore their bodies exhausted by fuss and stress. ...