7 astonishing mosaics from around the world

From ancient masterpieces to some impressive contemporary works of art, mosaics are still quite popular among tourists. The fact that they were assembled using tiny bits of colorful pebbles or tiles makes them even more amusing in our eyes. Below, we picked some of the most beautiful mosaics from around the world.
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Travel destinations made famous by movies and books

Great films and books are known inspire us in our daily lives, but it seems that sometimes we rely on them even when planning a vacation. There are even some travel destinations that became especially popular because of a famous story.

These are probably the most romantic cities in the world!

Many big cities around the world have a sublime and lovely atmosphere, especially on warm summer evenings when the dim lights of the street lamps are reflecting on the statues and walls. There are some cities though, which are usually associated with love, romance and passion - and taking a trip to these places with your sweetheart can be both a lifetime experience and a wonderful gift.

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How did beech mast save the people of Chios?

Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) are common in most parts of Europe, and though the tree's nut is not really a healthy source of nutrition for humans, and neither is it easy to peel, in times of famine and despair, people had no other choice than eating it. In other times, though, they could find a better use for the beech nuts.

How to lure butterflies into your garden?

Most of us find pleasure in watching the lively and richly colored butterflies in the garden, but only if we provide them great conditions will they show up on a regular basis. So, what do we need to do if we would like to have many of these wonderful creatures near our homes?

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7 of the most breathtaking landscapes on Earth

Nature has long been a source of inspiration for many artist, writers and just about anyone who takes the time to cherish its beauty. Though we may find nature’s wonders while taking a walk in the countryside, or just gazing at the sunset, there are some stunning sights on our planet that are worth visiting at least once in our lives. Here we picked seven of them.

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