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Birdly – A Unique Virtual Simulator That Lets You Fly Like a Bird

Posted: 24 Dec 2015 05:12 AM PST

If you've always dreamed of soaring the skies like a bird, here's your chance. You can't fly for real, of course, but you can experience what it feels like thanks to a futuristic virtual simulator called Birdly.

The Black Boiled Eggs of Owakudani – A Japanese Delicacy

Posted: 24 Dec 2015 03:07 AM PST

Owakudani, also known as the 'Great Boiling Valley', is a large volcanic caldera that formed 3,000 years ago when Mount Hakone erupted. The explosion was so powerful that the area is still active with boiling pools of water and huge vents that expel steam and volcanic fumes of sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide. That hardly sounds like an ideal tourist destination, but hordes of people visit Owakudani each year in search of the mystical black boiled eggs, locally known as 'Kuro-Tamago’.

These black eggs might look other-worldly, but they're actually just plain chicken eggs. The strange black hue comes from boiling them in the sulphur-rich hot water pools of Owakudani, near Hakone, Japan. The sulphur in the water reacts with the eggs' shells, making them black and imparting a sulphur tinged flavour and odour to the cooked egg inside.

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Cliffside Capsule Hotel in Peru Offers Stunning Views, Is Not for the Feint-of Heart

Posted: 24 Dec 2015 02:12 AM PST

The Nature Vive Skylodge hotel, in Cusco, Peru, is made up of three transparent capsules attached to the side of a cliff, 1,312 meters above the beautiful Sacred Valley, once the heartland of the Inca Empire. Reaching this unique hotel is an adventure in itself, but once inside the pods, thrill-seekers can enjoy a stunning view of this natural paradise.

Each of the three 24×8-foot hanging capsule suits are built from an aerospace-grade aluminum frame and weather-resistant polycarbonate. Furnished with four beds, a small dining area, and a separate bathroom, the rooms can accommodate up to eight people. The transparent walls allow visitors to enjoy an almost 360-degree view of the Sacred valley, while four ventilation ducts let in the fresh mountain air. High quality mattresses, cotton sheets, down pillows, quilts and curtains for privacy are provided to ensure your your stay is as comfortable as possible.

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