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AuthorWrecked F-4 Phantom Jet, Hanoi
This wrecked but recognisable McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom was shot down during the Vietnam War, and now occupies pride of place – along with other American wreckage – outside the People’s Air Force Museum in Hanoi.
The Three Beautiful Abandoned Mansions of County Galway
In addition to the Connemara National Park, picturesque villages and rugged Atlantic coastline, County Galway in western Ireland is home to three beautiful abandoned mansions that fell into ruin for reasons including gambling and civil strife.
Top 14 Links of the Week (Part 7)
Part 7 of our (almost) weekly link round-up examines more haunting abandoned places and urban exploring, as well as a decent dose of urban art – including a rediscovered and restored mural by infamous street artist Banksy.
Post-Soviet Aircraft Graveyard Discovered on Abandoned Far East Russian Air Base
This incredible post-Soviet aircraft graveyard lies 60 miles north of Vladivostok at the abandoned Vozdvizhenka air base. Incredibly, there is no security and urban explorers can apparently just wander onto the crumbling facility to document the gutted bombers.
The Enigmatic Medieval Ruins of Egypt’s Shali Fortress
The ruins of Shali in Egypt’s Siwa Oasis display a medieval ghost town that remained inhabited until a major rain storm in 1926. The fortress is now a popular tourist destination, and a lure to historically-minded urban explorers.
Leaning Church in Braddeck, Nova Scotia – Optical Illusion?
This old Anglican church, established 1883 in the village of Braddeck, Cape Breton Island, is one of several places of worship that have served the community over the years, but appears to be leaning towards the camera. Optical illusion, or sinking foundations?
The Strange Scarecrow Village of Cape Breton Island
Cape Breton Island, with its traditional Celtic music and winding Cabot Trail, is a popular tourist destination. But visitors flocking to this romantic island may happen across an altogether different type of roadside attraction – Joe’s Scarecrow Village.
Glass Beach: How Nature Reversed a Trashy Stretch of California Coast
When a beautiful stretch of Pacific coast became a dumping ground over 50 years, nature eventually fought back and smoothed the discarded glass into pretty trinkets that helped “Glass Beach” become a modern tourist attraction.
Top 10 Links of the Week (Part 6)
Part 6 of our Weekly Link Round-Up looks at urban art, urban exploration, abandoned places, mega-structures and a variety of other offbeat subjects. Enjoy!
Optimus Prime Transformed into Recycled Art Installation
In the wake of this summer’s Transformers 3 movie, a number of full scale Optimus Primes have appeared on the Beijing skyline – built from salvaged scrap metal with the look of recycled art installations.
Urban Furniture: Vintage Radiator Becomes Modern Chair
Ornate vintage radiators are common in abandoned buildings, and offer captivating subjects for photographers intent on documenting the modern ruins of today. But it’s nice to see them adapted for reuse, like this incredible radiator chair from Hi Octane Design.
Urban Explorers Discover Corroding Military Vehicles in Abandoned Subterranean Bunker
When urban explorer Samuel Marshall came across an unassuming pillbox in a French forest, he was amazed to find that it led to an abandoned underground bunker five storeys deep, complete with military vehicles.
Top 20 Links of the Week (Part 5)
By rights this should be Part 6 of our weekly link round-up but last week got away from us a bit – so we’ve decided to post double the amount of articles to make up for it – urbex, urban art, ghost towns, gadgets, travel tips and more…
Massive Model of Shanghai Could be World’s Largest Miniature City
In what could be the ultimate example of urban art, this incredible scale model of central Shanghai – set in 2020 – fills an entire room of over 100 square metres on the third floor of the Shanghai Urban Planning Museum.
7 Eerie Abandoned Resorts and Holiday Destinations
The world abounds with spooky abandoned resorts, from Germany’s Prora Nazi resort to Varosha and Puente-del-Inca. In this article we take a look at some of the most impressive, mysterious and foreboding holiday destinations no longer available.