Located in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Tristan de Cunha is an archipelago of small islands considered the most remote place in the world. Surrounded by rocky terrain and choppy waters, the island is only accessible by boat with its closest neighbors, South Africa and South America, which are 1,700 and 2,000 miles away respectively.
If you think the name is hard to pronounce, try being one of the 500 people living in this desolate area. The village is located on the eastern shore of Greenland and is just north of Iceland.
Greenland’s the one with all the ice, so the water surrounding the town are frozen almost year-round, making access to the region via boat near impossible. Furthermore, the small airport on the island rarely hosts flights.
There’s a charming sense of mysticism, that surrounds the enchanting woods of Pokaini Forest, Latvia. The unusual heaps of round, moss-covered stones, that lay in random piles across the forest, are the unique attraction of Pokaini Forest. Unnatural shape of the stones caused several speculations, however there is no confirmed explanation. Some say, that the Pokaini Forest is enveloped with strong mystic energy and is known to be a power spot for good vibrations, among many psychic healers. The forest may have been a site for traditional Pagan rituals, which is why it channels a lot of healing vibes.
A truly unique and Eco-friendly urban planning initiative, the circular garden city consists of clusters of houses, that are strategically arranged to form circles.
Besides community gardens around the area, the houses in Brøndby Haveby have huge amounts of land for yards and luscious gardens. This allows residents to be surrounded by greenery and peacefully relish the solitude, away from the loud and busy city life. Residents are also encouraged to indulge in hobbies. The circular shape was intended to encourage those, who choose to reside in the garden city to build a harmonious community among each other.
A few miles away from the city of Dermold, the region of Lippe, Germany, a unique rock formation: Externsteine, stand like a grand tower-like pillars. Translated as “stones of the ridge”, these five towering pillars are said to have been used by mankind for millennia, as mystical spots for Pagan rituals. They have been carved at by Christian monks and even used by the Nazi party, as a sacred grove. The origins of Externsteine has often been shrouded in mysticism and Pre-historic legends, which is why they have been dubbed as Star Stones.
In the picturesque landscapes of Spiazzi, you’ll find the breathtaking Santuario Madonna della Corona precariously perched among the vertical cliffs of Mount Baldo. Due to its secluded location, sheltered by a thin rock shelf, the architectural marvel and structure of the Church itself has been preserved and barely touched. The structure itself has been around since 1530, and was a place of spiritual contemplation among hermit monks, who would seek solitude in nature to reflect and pray.