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‘I’m not afraid – it seems safe!’: China opens longest glass-bottomed bridge

The structure, which is 6m wide and 430m long, spans the canyon between two mountain cliffs in central Hunan province

Trebinje Bridge

The second Ottoman bridge is in a Bosnian town called Trebinje close to Dubrovnik. This bridge is called the Arslanagic Bridge and was built in 1574, though it was moved to its current location, almost in the suburbs, in the 1970s. It has a unique double-backed structure and was built under the direction of MehmedContinue reading “Trebinje Bridge”

Final stretch of New York’s High Line complete

New York celebrates the opening of the High Line at the Rail Yards, the final section of the city’s elevated park, running through the Lower West Side.

Quiz Time: Name the TV Program Locations

These locations from hit TV shows are as memorable as the stars and their characters. But can you name the series and the place where it was filmed? http://www.theguardian.com/travel/gallery/2014/jul/11/travel-picture-quiz-tv-locations

Free things to do in New York

Here are ten free things to do in New York http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/apr/09/top-10-free-things-to-do-in-new-york

Interesting bridges of the world, some of which are scary

If you like walking across bridges that either sway or are very high above the ground, try the ones in the following article: http://www.theguardian.com/travel/gallery/2014/feb/06/the-worlds-scariest-bridges-in-pictures

Don’t look down – hikes from around the world

If you’re looking for a peak hiking experience then consider the places in the following article: http://www.theguardian.com/travel/gallery/2014/jan/30/dont-look-down-a-glimpse-at-the-worlds-scariest-hikes Just remember to get off the via ferrata if there’s a lightning storm.