Hair Museum Avanos in Cappadocia

Hair Museum Avanos in Cappadocia

Hair Museum Avanos in Cappadocia

The most vast museum of hair Avanos in Cappadocia (Turkey). In it are stored hair samples of about 16,000 women. Walls, ceiling - all strewn with curls with a note on which to write their data. Previously, it was a store of ceramics. The story goes that one of the visitors decided to leave some souvenirs - a lock of his girl. Since then, the matter go.

World's Greatest Castles and Palaces

The Potala Palace

The Potala Palace (Potala Palace)
Situated on a hillside Marpa Rea (Marpo Ri) at an altitude of 130 meters happy valley of Lhasa (Lhasa), the Potala Palace rises to 170 meters and is the highest and the large artificial formation in Tibet. In 637, Emperor Songtsen Gampo (Songtsen Gampo) decided to build this palace on the hill where the palace stood until the 17 th century, when it was built on, becoming even more monumental building. Construction of the present palace began in 1645 during the reign of the Fifth Dalai Lama, and three years later was built part of a complex called the White Palace (Potrang Karpo). Between 1690 and 1694 year was built, another part - the Red Palace (Potrang Marpo). Participated in the construction of more than 7000 workers and 1500 artists. In 1959 the complex was slightly damaged during the invasion of the Chinese army. Unlike many other Tibetan areas of interest, Potala Palace has suffered at the hands of Red Guards in red-60-ies of the 20 century, so the interior is still preserved in almost original form.

America's Most Romantic Restaurants

Sunset views, saucy cuisine, seductive wine lists: let the sparks fly at America’s most romantic restaurants.

River's End Sonoma County CA

You know the clichés: long-stemmed roses, soft lighting, strolling violinists.
Well, forget all that. Real romantic restaurants have cut the fluff. Instead, they’ve focused on what’s really important: great food and wine, excellent service, and an authentic ambience.
We think it’s pretty simple: a great romantic restaurant should make you feel the way a great romantic partner does—appreciated, special, and like you’re the only person in the room. From cozy mountaintop huts to candlelit seaside enclaves, here’s where to find America’s most romantic restaurants. For that great partner, though, you’re on your own.
River’s End 
Sonoma County, CA 
Sure, ocean sunsets are a romantic cliché, but that doesn’t make them any less dramatic. And sunset views from every table out over the Pacific Ocean and Russian River bathe the River’s End in romance. The wine (heavy on area vintages, of course) and food only add to the experience. Share the succulent Dungeness crab—fresh off the Sonoma Coast fishing boats—and don’t miss the made-for-two crème brûlée with bourbon-soaked vanilla beans and chocolate ganache.

10 Best Beach Destinations for 2011

When the temperatures drop and the hassles of everyday life start to overwhelm, it's comforting to know we can escape to the warm sun and surf of a beach. Luckily, there are great beach destinations located in all corners of the globe, and you're bound to find one that's a perfect fit for you. With that in mind, we asked our readers and scoured the world for 10 places that embody the perfect beach getaway for 2011.

Anse Lazio

Seychelles

With Emirates Airlines increasing its daily flights to Seychelles, it's easier than ever to visit the archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Our readers recommend Anse Lazio on Praslin, Seychelles' second largest island, for an ideal beach getaway. Nestled in Chevalier Bay, Anze Lazio feels like a hidden oasis, thanks to the giant granite boulders that shelter its white sandy beach and bright turquoise sea. The shoreline remains largely untouched by buildings, aside from a few beach bars and restaurants located back amongst the palm trees, and a coral reef that keeps the waters calm also makes for an ideal snorkeling and swimming spot.