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The Angel of the North, England

The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture designed by Antony Gormley. It seems destined to become a new symbol for Tyneside and one of the most recognisable landmarks in England. It is one of the most viewed pieces of art in the world. It is reported that every second the structure is seen by more than one person travelling by, that’s over 90,000 people everyday or nearing 34 million each...

Anime Revolution 2014, Canada

Anime Revolution 2014 was a three-day convention hosted in the Vancouver Convention Center, Canada. Catering to a wide range of activities, exhibits, panels, and performances. These included art, animation, comics, costuming, cultural displays, dance, gaming, musical performances, and others. Anime is, however, more than just a cartoon to its fans. In a Japanese series, the characters traditionally...

Disney Dream Cruise Ship

The Disney Dream is the majestic third ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. This ship is 40% larger than the Disney Wonder and Disney Magic, with two additional decks and 1,250 staterooms. Each Inside stateroom has a virtual porthole showing rolling waves and Disney characters swimming by all in HD. The Disney Dream has all the themed entertainment and family-friendly amenities cruisers have come...

Best Face Caricatures Ever

A caricature is a cartoon image of a person. It is a type of quickly drawn cartoon that humorously exaggerates the facial features of the person being caricatured. Caricatures can be insulting or complimentary and can serve a political purpose or be drawn solely for entertainment. Barack Obama Pope Francis Hillary Clinton John Kerry Condoleezza Rice George Bush Antonin Scalia Mitch McConnell John...

Most Spectacular Navagio Beach, Zakynthos

Navagio is one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. It is located on the north-west shore of the stunning Zakynthos Island. Navagio is said to be the home of a famous ship wreck, called Panagiotis, which is why the beach is also called Smugglers Cove. The small beach has amazing, white, soft sand and crystal clear waters and is defined by huge vertical limestone cliffs. The best season to visit...

The Paris Opera Library-Museum

The Bibliothèque-Musée de l’Opéra National de Paris is a library and museum of the Paris Opera and is located in the 9th arrondissement at 8 rue Scribe, Paris, France. The Paris Opera Library-Museum is open daily and an admission fee is charged. Paintings, sculptures, drawings, set and costume models, noted choreographies, photographs, costumes and more, all evoking the history of the Ballet...

Metropolitan Cathedral of Sao Paulo, Brazil

The Cathedral in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is commonly known as Catedral da Sé de Sao Paulo, that is, the cathedral of the seat of the Bishop of São Paulo. The current cathedral is the third to occupy the site, with each previous church being demolished to accommodate a new and bigger cathedral. Cathedral de Se looks like a typical gothic cathedral, however the inside is impressive. The decorations are...

The International Make-Up Artist Trade Show 2014, Vancouver

IMATS Vancouver brought you top make-up artists, schools and shops working in the TV and film industries. The show is the ultimate platform where new makeup artists got an opportunity to learn new techniques from the experts present. The show has gained ample popularity from the global attendees and owing to this reason the organizers have arranged this show in different cities. credit: GoToVan

Modern Milwaukee Art Museum by Santiago Calatrava

The Milwaukee Art Museum is an architectural landmark, comprised of three buildings at 341,000-square-foot designed by three legendary architects: Eero Saarinen (War Memorial Center), David Kahler (Kahler Building), and Santiago Calatrava (Quadracci Pavilion). The museum collects and preserves art, presenting it to the community as a vital source of inspiration and education. Opening Hours: 10 a.m....

Gasadalur – Fairytale Village in the Faroe Island

Gásadalur is a populated place and is located in Vágar, Faroe Islands with a population of 17 habitants. The estimate terrain elevation above seal level is 80 metres. It has an amazing waterfall right next to the village. It is named after its founder a lady called Gasa. She was a rich woman who lived in Kirkjubo in the 12th. century. The unique landscape and location attracts photographers with...

The East Side Access Project Tunnels

East Side Access is a public-works project being undertaken by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City. Deep underground, rail tunnels are extending from Sunnyside, Queens, to a new Long Island Rail Road terminal being excavated beneath Grand Central Terminal. Construction began in 2007, with an estimated cost of $6.3 billion and completion date of 2013. Since then, the cost estimate...