Top 10 Amazing Underground Houses

So, next here is the Top 10 Amazing Underground Houses, are one of them yours? or probably the better question is are yours going to compete with the ones on this list?


With the population growing more and more each year, it was only a matter of time before people started building their homes underground like Hobbits from the Tolkien tale. Mankind started off living in caves, and now we realize that "earth homes" are actually a very eco-friendly way to live. These ten underground homes are so amazing they might make you want to set up camp underground too!

Estate Lättenstrasse, Dietikon, Switzerland

This Swiss estate, by Vetsch Architektur, consists of 9 houses connected by stairs that lead down to a basement and even a subterranean parking lot. 

These "earth houses" use the ground as insulation that efficiently protects them from rain, extreme temperatures, wind and abrasion.

Cave House in Festus, Missouri

This modern and energy-efficient 15,000-square-foot home is built within a sandstone cave in Festus, Missouri. Built by Curt and Deborah Sleeper, the home features modern interiors that blend with the natural unfinished sandstone walls. 

Thanks to geothermal heating and clever design, there is no need for air conditioning or a furnace to heat/cool the home.

This space was previously used as a concert venue and a roller skating rink! It gained fame by being auctioned off on eBay before becoming a private residence.

Malator in Druidstone, Wales

This contemporary home is touted as one of Wales' architectural masterpieces. According to their website: 

"The turf roof, steel chimney and peephole doorway inevitably gave way to its local nickname as ‘the Teletubby house'. The basic design of Malator is very simple, with essentially one room inside, divided by prefabricated coloured pods, while on the outside, the house melds with the surrounding landscape."

Hidden House in Lower Silesia, Poland

This underground house from KWK Promes was designed so the grassy roof of the home is accessible only to the residents, via a set of stairs inside the house.

The Underground House, Great Ormside, Cumbria, England

Built on an old quarry site, this two-story home was designed by architect, John Bodger, for Phil and Helen Reddy.

Sedum House, North Norfolk Coast, U.K.

This home was built to maximize exposure to sunlight, though most of the home is underground! Eco-friendly, easy to heat and cool, and featuring a unique rain water harvesting system, this private residence may very well be the home of the future!

Flower Petals in Bolton, U.K.

Former captain of the Manchester United football team, Gary Neville, has plans to build this eco-friendly underground home in Bolton, U.K., providing the town's planning committee finally approves his plans. So far, the committee has rejected the football star's proposal to build this 8,000-square-foot, four bedroom, energy-efficient home that will blend in with the surrounding Pennine hillside. The large flower-petal-shaped openings are designed to let in light to the floors below.

Stone Desert Home in Greece

This rectangular structure designed by Deca is very eco-friendly, utilizing natural light and heat, and cooling cross-winds. Built between the slopes of two adjacent hillsides, the house has a simple box-like plan that blends into the surrounding desert, while still incorporating traditional Greek design elements. The house is visible only in the center, and even then could pass as a half-buried ruin more than a modern home.

Hobbit Home in Vals, Switzerland

This Swiss home was designed by SeArch and Christian Müller Architects. Vals is famous for their thermal baths and boasts incredible views; this home is perfect for the location since it is very close to the baths, yet does not block the gorgeous mountain views! Also, since it is almost completely underground, it costs next to nothing to heat in the winter or cool in the summer.

Cave Dwellings For Rent, Kandovan, Iran

Located in Iran at the base of Mt. Sahand, these 700-year-old dwellings are carved out of natural volcanic rock formations. Though these largely subterranean apartments are very old, they have all been updated and include all of the modern comforts of home.


So, were you planning on building house like those above, especially to compete with this Top 10 Amazing Underground Houses list?

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Top 7 Scariest Haunted Houses In The World

To say the least about the Top 7 Scariest Haunted Houses In The World, we are quite sure that some of you are saying that there are no such thing as ghosts… So we look for IT from around the globe to bring you the spookiest of the creepiest, scariest places, and some of the unexplained events, that have happened there. Don't believe us? Then go ahead - we DARE you to spend the night!! All these below is what we found:

The Whaley House

Nestled within sunny San Diego's “Old Town” is one of the world's most enduring haunted house legends. Built in 1857 by Thomas Whaley, the brick house occupies the spot where Yankee Jim Robinson was publicly hanged years earlier. 

Add to that the suicide of Violet Whaley in 1885 and other Whaley family deaths over the last century, and you've got a house so crowded with ghosts that it regularly appears on “Most Haunted” lists. Heck, even Regis Philbin says he saw a ghost there, so how much more authentic can you GET?!

The White House

That's right, the world's most famous residence is also its most haunted. Think about it. If YOU were President of the Free World, you might want to stick around these historic digs, long after your term ended. The first president to reside here was John Adams, and according to many accounts, he has been there ever since. 


His wife, Abagail, also continues to make herself at home, and there have been reports of her spirit carrying linens in the East Room. Andrew Jackson, Dolly Madison, and, of course, the Lincolns, are here as well; numerous sightings of Old Abe have been noted over the years, and Winston Churchill refused to spend the night after one ghostly encounter. If you don't believe it's true, just look at a picture of any president before and then AFTER they have finished their term – all of them have gray hair. Could it be from seeing a spirit?!

The Tower of London

Running almost neck and – er – neck is this famous foreboding abode, the former prison of some of England's most notorious figures, many of whom where hung or beheaded within. One of the most notable is Anne Boleyn, wife of King Henry VIII, who lost his head when she was unable to produce a male heir. Subsequently, it was she that lost her head, and her headless apparition can still be seen within the so-called Bloody Tower. One area, known as the Salt Tower, is so spooky that dogs refuse to enter. In 1864, a soldier who passed out from fright after doing battle with a ghostly apparition was acquitted for neglecting his duty when two other soldiers corroborated his story.

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Is this castle really haunted? Over the centuries, headless drummers, ghost dogs, and spirit pipers have been regularly reported, but actual proof was hard to come by. Then, on April 6, 2001, one of the largest scientific investigations into paranormal activity began. For 10 days, carefully screened volunteers from around the world, who had no knowledge of the place, were asked to explore the 900-year-old Scottish citadel. Their reports surprised investigators, because the sights, sounds and sensations they reported closely matched previously documented phenomena, including shadowy figures, unseen presences, and even mysterious tugging of clothing. 

The Schooner Hotel, UK

Jolly Old England is host to one of the oldest and most haunted hotels in the world. 

King George III, as well as Charles Dickens, had stayed here over the course of its history, and it is still open for overnight guests today. But would you stay? The British Poltergeist Society has proclaimed it The Most Haunted Hotel in Great Britain. And there have been over 3,000 sightings in the past few years. If you do decide to stay there, you might want to avoid rooms 17 and 28, as grisly murders and ghostly apparitions seem to be as commonplace there as afternoon tea.

LaLaurie House, New Orleans

In the early 1800s, Madame LaLaurie was the toast of New Orleans, and the mansion she lived in reflected her status. It was discovered that, behind the veneer, she was a cruel woman who tortured her slaves. When one servant set fire to the house, and mutilated slaves were later pulled from the devastation, the family fled, never to set foot in Louisiana again. Over the years, the house has been bought, and then quickly abandoned by the new owners because of unexplained events. It was even a “Haunted Saloon” at one point, and the owner kept a record of ghostly sightings. Nowadays, it has been converted to high-end apartments, but recently one of LaLaurie's hidden graveyards was discovered within the floorboards. What would Regis say?!

Bhangarh Fort, India

This ancient Indian fortress is so haunted even the Government restricts entrance. Large signs put up by the Archaeological Survey of India dot the grounds, strictly forbidding visitors from sunset to sunrise. And THEY'RE such pussies they put their offices a kilometer away! Why? Legend has it, it all started with a beautiful woman (of course!), and an evil magician that put a curse on the town when she spurned him. War and famine followed suit, and the fort was abandoned in the 1700s. Visitors today still feel a sense of restlessness and unease in the air.


Now that we've already warned you, i know that some of you would still not be convinced even at all, and maybe some of you are challenged to go to those Top 7 Scariest Haunted Houses In The World instead, if so, just do it on your own risk!

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Top 7 Beautiful Beaches In Bali, The Island of Gods

Let's talk about beautiful places to spent our vacation or honeymoon now, this is the top 7 Beautiful Beaches in Bali, Island of the Gods

Bali is a tourism attraction that is recognized by the World Wide natural beauty and cultural richness that is very thick, Bali's beach is one of the 10 best beaches in the world, where and what are these so called most beautiful beaches could be?

Lovina Beach

Famous beaches in the north of the island of Bali, the character here is slightly different beach sand beach sand black bali other woods because. In addition it is very popular in Lovina Beach is every morning we could see a bunch of fish the dolphins at play on the beach, to see the dolphin dolphins we can hire a fishing boat that can be ordered directly from the hotel or fishermen. 

Do not forget to bring a telephoto and wide lens, because there could be dolphins suddenly appeared beside you.

Padang Bai Beach

Coast port of Padang Bai is located in the crossing area between Bali and Lombok, the beach is always maintained its cleanliness and beauties. For anglers and divers, they will really like this beach. Because even adjacent to the harbor but marine life is still very well preserved. But careful if you want to dive here, sometimes the current is very fast.

Legian and Seminyak Beach

It is located on the northern coast of Kuta beach which has an atmosphere similar to Kuta beach, but beaches at Legian and Seminyak Kuta beach that differentiates them is the cleanliness and the atmosphere is not so crowded. Legian and Seminyak beach is a favorite place for photographers to shot the sunset, because the atmosphere of the sunset every day is never the same and very unique, you'll want to go back and again and again and again, there i said it three times in a row, you know what i mean, right?

Dreamland Beach

This beach is very popular for tourists, vast stretches of white sand. And coral reefs of beautifying the beach, one of the white sand beach in Bali is very beautiful and exotic. Just love the access to this place because it's rather difficult to enter the luxury housing complex and a very steep road down, so be careful when his rainy season.

Sanur Beach

Sanur and the surrounding area is one of the first developing tourist areas in Bali, we can feel the atmosphere of the village with peace than in other coastal areas. Since the renovation of the current magnitude of Sanur beach turned into a very beautiful and friendlybeach.

Amed and Tulamben Beach

Amed and Tulamben beach is adjacent to the coast, almost like a second character of this coast. But the Amed coast is still a virgin and not a lot of domestic tourists who come here. Tulamben beach is favored by the diver who wants to dive here. Because here there is a sunken U.S. warships and not too deep. So this beach is one of the exotic beach retreat.

Candi Dasa Beach

East side of the island of Bali and two trips from London you will find a well-known tourist areas, namely Dasa temple, and beautiful beaches are very intriguing. Many activities can be carried out on this beach, one of which is a snorkeling and diving you can do here.

Those are the top 7 most beautiful beaches in Bali, the island of gods, are you ready to take your leave and go to one of those places? be prepared to be surprised ^_^

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Top 5 Best Cities In The World For Women

If Elizabeth Gilbert in her book Eat, Pray, Love, chose the three countries to seek pleasure (Italy), balance (India), and love (Indonesia), Loren Chidoni, Women's Health magazine's editors chose the top 5 best cities in the world for women. According to him, the five cities has a secret to be healthy, happy, and fit.
  
Evoke the mood in San Jose, California
If you want to look fresher with positive feelings, come to San Jose, California. The city is recorded in the second position to the lowest level of depression in America. Positive message gained from this city is because 30 percent of women in there working out twice a week. According to Women's Health survey, this figure is quite high compared to other cities in America.

Sudeepta Varma, MD, assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at NYU Langone Medical Center says exercise stimulates production of endorphins, hormones that trigger positive feelings. Even light activity such as walking and weight training can reduce depression, he said.
San Jose is also a city with a sunny climate with an average of 300 days a year sunny climates. Impact, locals often absorb serotonin (mood plant hormones) and vitamin D. Drying the body with warm sunshine for five to 30 minutes it takes the body two times a week, a source of natural vitamin D intake.

Healthy with organic food in Seattle, Washington

Formerly, women in this town often attacked by heart disease. Disease will be the "killer" many women Seattle. The effect is present, the more entrenched a healthy lifestyle. It would be very easy to find stores that sell organic food in Seattle. No wonder that 28 percent of women claimed to Seattle eating fruits and vegetables five times a day, as a snack.
Sharonne Hayes, MD, Director of the Cardiac Clinic for Women (Women's Heart Clinic), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota suggests, a number of heart-healthy foods can be added in the diet such as oatmeal, almonds, walnuts, and salmon.
  
Jogging lovers paradise in Minneapolis, Minnesota

The city has 929 lakes and 13 miles of paved road on the beach (jogging track) called St Minneapolis area. Paul. No wonder, if Minneapolis is listed as the fourth largest city with the largest number of women jogging enthusiasts. The city also got the label of the lowest death rate from breast cancer.

Jennifer Ligibel, MD, an oncologist at Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute explains that women with high physical activity had 30-40 percent lower tendency to suffer from breast cancer. How, with the exercise routine that will reduce levels of estrogen and other hormones, which trigger the formation of breast cancer tumors. Should do regular exercise 45 minutes, five days a week, he added.

Find a mate in Fargo, North Dakota

Ratio of single women and men in Fargo is 79 women to 100 men, so the chances of finding a partner in the city is very open. Of course, this offer applies to you are the kind who like foreign men.

Living younger in Lincoln, Nebraska

The average age of living in this city is 80 years old, this figure is beating several American cities. The secret, typical of fresh air Lincoln. Dirty air was never detected in this city from 2004 to 2008. The number of people back and forth also only 17 minutes, which means reducing the density and stress level.

"The lack of similar stress levels by reducing the rate of blood pressure, this is one of the secrets of living longer and healthier lives," says Nieca Goldberg, MD, Director of the NYU Women's Heart Center.

So, would you women will try and visit these top 5 best cities in the world for women? let us know when you did...

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Top 10 Geological Wonders On Earth

Ever Thought of the top 10 Geological Wonders on earth, or maybe you thought you've seen them all? well, don't blame me if you haven't seen these collection yet.

You see shape of the earth's surface including relief on land and on the seabed. Shape the earth's surface such diverse: plains, hilly, bumpy, mountains, basins, slopes, and others. The earth's surface is not uniform due process caused by a geological force that happens gradually and constantly changing over time, other than that there is a theory of the formation of the Earth's crust that makes the earth's surface is always changing. The following is a list of 10 geologic wonders that exist in some countries:

Chocolate Hills - Philippines

Consists of approximately 1.268 perfectly cone-shaped hill of similar size spread over an area of ​​more than 50 km2. A geological formation that is very unusual, called Chocolate Hills, located in Bohol, Philippines.

Chocolate Hills - Philippines

There are several hypotheses regarding the formation of the hill. Covers damage simple limestone, sub-volcanic sea, seabed and the encouragement of the theory recently that maintains the principle that as an active volcano self-destruction, it spewed huge blocks of stone which is then coated with vomit this limestone and the latter pushed forward from the seabed.

The Wave. Between Arizona and Utah - USA

The Wave. Between Arizona and Utah - USA

Views of the stunning red rock rocks on the border of Arizona and Utah. The Wave comes from the sand dunes about 190 million years old who have been turned to stone. These formations are rarely known can only be reached by walking through the journey as far as 3 miles away and without a hitch.

Antelope Canyon. Arizona - USA

Antelope Canyon. Arizona - USA

Is a gap in the American West's most frequently visited and were captured. Antelope Valley is located on the mainland Navojo near Page, Arizona. It includes two separate parts of a beautiful valley, each referred to as the upper Antelope Canyon - or "The krack" - and lower Antelope Canyon - or "The Corkscrew".

Great Blue Hole - Belize

Great Blue Hole - Belize

Part of the stone towers of fire, great Blue Hole is located about 60 miles from the mainland out of Belize, South America. Circle of the hole spacing have an almost perfect cross approximately one-quarter of a mile (0.4 km), it is one of the most amazing waterfalls are found on Earth. Inside this hole, there is water within 480 feet (145 m) and depth of water to give dark blue structures that cause the world called it the "Blue Hole"

Crystal Cave of the Giants - Mexico

Crystal Cave of the Giants - Mexico

Found deep in a mine in southern Chihuahua Mexico, these crystals are formed in a cave which is entirely covered with coral stones. A full geodesic with an amazing crystal tall pine trees, and in some places around the crystal-clear that there are colored gold and silver with various forms of art and incredible.

Eye of the Sahara - Mauritania

Eye of the Sahara - Mauritania

Spectacular land masses in Mauritania, the western-southern Sahara desert is very large with a diameter of 30 miles that can be seen from space. Called Richat structure - or eye-Saharan - This formation was originally thought to be caused by the collision of a meteorite, but now geologists believe it is the result of land elevation and erosion. The cause of the circular shape is still a mystery.

Blue Lake Cave - Brazil

Blue Lake Cave - Brazil

Area of ​​Mato Grosso do Sul in Brazil (and especially the quiet town of Bonito) boasts a lot of amazing underground lakes: Gruta do Lago Azul, Gruta do Mimoso, Aquario Natural. The world famous "Gruta do Lago Azul" (Blue Lake Cave) is a natural cave which formed part of the stalactites, stalagmite, and there is a large blue lake and amazing.

The beauty of this lake is really something impressive. Blue Lake cave has a great diversity of geological forms but the most memorable was the main blue colored water inside the lake.

Giants Causeway - Ireland

Giants Causeway - Ireland

An area consisting of 40.000 volcanic rocks coincide, Road Race Giant is the result of ancient volcanic lava explosion. Located in north-eastern edge of Northern Ireland, most of the hexagon-shaped pillars, although there are some which have 4, 5, 7, and 8 sides.

The tallest measuring 12 meters, and the lava that had hardened on the cliff of the hill is 28 meters thick. In a 2005 poll by readers of Radio Times, Panorama Road, dubbed as the fourth greatest natural wonder in the United Kingdom.

Hell Gate - Uzbekistan

Hell Gate - Uzbekistan

Referred to by locals as the door to hell, the place is located near a small town in Uzbekistan Darvas. When geologists gas drilling 35 years ago, they suddenly find the underground cavern is huge.

The entire drilling site with all the camping gear and plunged into the ground.

Wave Rock - Australia

Wave Rock - Australia

Waves of stone is a natural rock formation located in Western Australia. The name is derived from the fact that it is shaped to resemble ocean waves are high. All parts of the surface covering several acres, the "waves" of the rock about 15 feet high and approximately 110 feet in length.

The list above could apparently not the best to suit your taste? then ignore this top 10 geological wonders on earth, and please let us know your version? Thanks

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Top 10 Most Unique Aircraft Landing Spot On Earth

This top 10 list of the most unique aircraft landing spot on earth is a result of the survey of 1000 travel enthusiasts and pilots carried out by a network of private jet rental, urged voters to choose from a list of 28 airports or their own choice. 


The winner is the Barra airport that receives 22% of the vote. Licensed as an airfield in 1936, the plane landed at Traigh Mhor beach at the northern tip of the island. Today, according to media reports, Barra welcomed about 10 thousand flights per year.
Commenting on the results, Adam Twidell, CEO PrivateFly.com also an experienced pilot, said, "A survey of the exciting views on the use of the pleasure of flying for passengers and pilots. It's interesting to note that most of the airport on the list is a small airport."


Michael Galbraith, station manager of Barra airport support it, "It shows that when dealing with a perfect landing, a small can be more beautiful."

Here are 10 of the best landing spot.

Barra Airport (Scotland, UK)

Small Airport Barra in Scotland, has a unique beach runway. The only thing in the world for aircraft schedule-dependent with the tide. Because once daily runway will be swept away by the tide.

The beach is also open for visitors to observe the ground first through a windsock (fabric tube is perforated top and bottom to show wind direction and speed) whether the airport operates. One voter said, "Beautiful scenery and was once in a lifetime opportunity to land on the beach."

London City Airport (London, UK)

As the closest airport to central London, close to landing here provided beautiful views such as, Big Ben, London Eye and the 2012 Olympic Park. Here the landing path specified 5.8 degrees (typically 3 degrees) so it is more steep.
One voter said, "a thrilling landing with panoramic views of London."

Airport Jackson Hole (Wyoming, USA)

Teton mountain background and entirely surrounded by spectacular scenery of Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole airport declared a national monument in the 1940s America. One voter commented, "The beauty of the Grand Teton is so amazing when close to Jackson Hole, especially at the beginning of the sunset! Amazing is one word for him."

Airport Aruba (Dutch Caribbean)

Queen Beatrix International Airport is the gateway to the Caribbean island of Aruba. Located on the island's west coast, close to the airport this stunning scenery as you fly over the ocean.
It was originally a U.S. air base, and developed into an international airport in 1950. One voter commented, "You can see the sea islands to sea bounded by white lines. Painting is the best of nature."

Airport Male (Maldives)

Surrounded by the Indian Ocean and offers beautiful views of the islands of Maldives, Male airport (officially called the international airport Ibrahim Nasir) is located on the island of Hulhule, one of twenty-six atolls (ring-shaped coral island) Maldives closest to the capital island Male.
Was originally built by the 2250 work force of local volunteers in the 1960s. One of the fans said that, "You can sometimes see dolphins or turtles as it approached the runway."

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Top 5 Greenest Cities In The World

Climate change becomes a new thing that is now being debated. So here's the top 5 greenest cities in the world. In order to maintain continuity of the earth as a planet inhabited by human beings, exploitation and use of green energy for human needs in the present and in the future have been considered.Several cities in the world has even made the effort to make their city as a green city with the use of energy really purely from nature, but does not exploit nature. Here are 5 of the most 'green' which uses natural energy for a better life:

Vancouver, Canada

The area just in trust to hold the first winter Olympics in the face of the earth that carries the theme of this sustainable, utilizing electronic waste as a medal, to build a stadium that is very "green". but this is not just a business because of the winter olympics. Vancouver has been clean since the first. 90% of electricity needs of the city is supplied from hydroelectric. Wind, solar, wave and tidal energy has been used widely to preserve the environment in this city.

Vancouver Mayor, Gregor Robertson said the city of Vancouver on the official site that "Vancouver will be the greenest city in the world in 2020?. To the citizens of Vancouver that is often referred to as Vancouverites want to live in a city that lives, affordable and sustainable. We appreciate the extraordinary beauty of our natural environment, celebrate diversity, and work to build the future of intelligent and green. The convergence of technology and environmental issues has changed the world economy. Vancouver is interesting and thoughtful leader who wanted to invest and work in a city that offers a green city promising future, a city that respects the natural heritage and offering the involvement of all parties.

Malmo, Sweden
This is one of the international city that is focused on green space. Famous for their gardens, but also on sustainable urban development. This is one of the largest cities in Sweden and really beautiful city. They have changed their environment into areas that are environmentally friendly.

In this city you will find a lot of people cycling in the city because many roads are built specifically for those who are cycling. The city is greatly appreciate their green sky and did not want them to be polluting the sky green. Today about 20% of the population of Malmo from different countries, making it the most cosmopolitan city in Sweden. This has contributed to a rich cultural life and the opportunity to enjoy lots of good food and exotic.Today the old industrial city has been replaced with an area of ​​modern middle-class suburbs, housing and neighborhoods that are environmentally friendly.

Curitiba, Brazil
Curitiba is a city in southern Brazil and the capital of Paraná state (Estado) since 1854.The city was founded in 1654 as a gold mining camp. Population: 1.8 million (2007).

From the beginning of the 19th century, the city has received many immigrants from Germany, Italy, and Poland, and immigration continued during the 20th century with the arrival of the Syrians and Japan, as well as a massive influx of migrants from rural areas.This city has many green spaces like parks and botanical gardens are very beautiful like Alemao Bosque, Bosque de Portugal, Bosque Italiano, and others. The city is focused to become the greenest city and its residents are advised to leave their cars at home.

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