Online auction sites can also be a source of amusement. Many people around the world have posted some seriously funny or unusual listings on major online auction sites such as eBay. The listings relating to buildings and land have caught attention. Here are some of the more unusual listings.

Bridgeville, California is a tiny town with a population of twenty five people. It was the first ever town to be sold on eBay in two thousand two. Since then the small community has been pitched for sale three times.

Thatch Cay – the last privately held and undeveloped US Virgin island, was put up for auction in two thousand three. The minimum bid was set at three million dollars. The sale was wrapped up quickly after the initial listing.

Also in two thousand three, the town of Carlotta in California...

In the last ten years, China has seen a large boom in the building industry and now as a result there is a surplus of cities, literally. The so called new-abandoned cities can be seen throughout the country – massive empty streets and squares, towering empty skyscrapers, and an eerie silence make these deserted metropolises the ideal setting for a sci-fi thriller.

Kangbashi New Area is one of the earlier examples of a new Chinese ghost city. Built in two thousand ten, and costing hundred and sixty eight billion dollars, the development was supposed to serve one million people but it never did as the project was only completed partially and its capacity was only three hundred thousand people. However, there are no more than twenty thousand people living in the Inner Mongolia city...

When you live in London for years, every once in a while you need a change of scenery – just for the sake of it. Often however your schedule is so busy that you cannot afford spending time out of the city that is more than a day. And when you do have the time – you are so exhausted that you’d rather lie around at home instead of planning a long trip. Sounds familiar? There are two solutions to your problems.

The first one is truly radical. Forget about London. Change your life inside out, get a house in some small town in the country, hire a man and van company that provides man and van services outside the metropolitan area and move to your dream place.

Unfortunately, few people can afford doing such a thing...

Here is a list of some of the most expensive places to purchase a property on the territory of Britain, according to the Daily Telegraph:

• Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8. Located in the western section of Inner London, this street is home to some of the most expensive properties in the world. The fact that the average price for a house here is 19.2 million GBP speaks for itself.
• The Boltons is also located in London, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The street is divided into two crescents to the west and east with large expensive houses and communal gardens in the centre. Average price for a house here – the humble 13,318,369 GBP.
• For just a bit over 10.5 million GBP you can get yourself a nice home on Frognal Way in Camden...

In part one we turned your attention towards six amazing small town in Europe. In this part we will present to you seven more towns that you will certainly want to visit at one point or another.

Bled is as a Slovenian town that lies on the shores of Lake Bled. It is known for its numerous spas and for being the location of Bled Castle. The castle is the town’s main landmark and is situated on a small island in the middle of the lake. Bled is currently one of Slovenia’s touristy hot spots and is visited by numerous tourists from all four corners of the world.

The fishing village of Marsaxlokk is located in the Mediterranean country of island country of Malta. The village is home to one of Europe’s largest and most diverse fish markets...

Europe is full of world famous cities such as Paris, London, Roma, Prague and so on. But the continent is also full of small towns which are as incredible as their famous counterparts. Here are several small towns across Europe that you must visit at all cost.

Located in the southwestern part of Sweden, Smogen is a picturesque small town with a population of approximately 1.300 people. The town is described as one of the liveliest “summer towns” of Sweden and is visited by numerous local and foreign travelers on a yearly basis. Smogen is often described as a Scandinavian town with a laid back and fishermen atmosphere.

The town of Dinant is located in Belgium at about 90 kilometers from Brussels, the capital of the country. The town has a population of almost 15...

In part 1 we present to you five fascinating Roman sites throughout the world that attract visitors from all four corners of the world. However these aren’t the only surviving Roman sites that are worth a visit, so here are a few more sites that will certainly win your interest.

1. The Temple of Augustus in Pula

The temple is the only Roman structure that has survived the test of time in the Croatia city of Pula. The temple as its name suggests was dedicated to Roman emperor, Augustus. Historians aren’t certain when exactly the temple was built but they all agree that it was built while the emperor was alive. When Pula fell under Byzantine rule, the temple was used as a church and was later used as a granary...

Although the Roman Empire is long gone it is still a topic that is highly interesting to people from all over the world. This is why Roman sites are amongst the world most visited and admired landmarks. In the following two articles we will turn your attention towards several of the most fascinating Roman sites from all over the world.

1. Temple of Augustus and Livia

This spending temple was built at the end of the 1st century B.C and is located in the French city of Vienne. The edifice is one of the best preserved Roman temples in the world and is very similar to the Maison Carree (a Roman temple in the city of Nimes, France). The temple was initially dedicated to Augustus but in 41 AD Emperor Claudius, grandson of Augustus decided to rededicate the temple to Augustus’s wife, Livia.

2. Tem...

The United Kingdom is home to numerous beautiful lakes that offer some of the greatest vistas on the planet. Down below are listed some Britain’s most wonderful and atmospheric lakes.

Buttermere – This lake is located in the English Lake District in the northwestern parts of England. Buttermere is situated in close proximity to an eponymous village which has a population of approximately 130 residents. The lake lies nearby the famed Cocker Valley and at a short distance from Scale Force, the highest waterfall within the English Lake District. Buttermere is often described by travelers and hikers as the most picturesque lake of the United Kingdom.

Loch Lomond – Loch Lomond is a freshwater basin that crosses the Highland Boundary Fault in Scotland...

London is a huge and very vibrant place. There are thousands of things that you can do here, but if you want to avoid the standard tourists’ traps the guide books are full of, here are some suggestions that you might find interesting.

• You can have an afternoon tea at the Tangerine Dream Cafe in Chelsea Physic Garden. The place is truly magical. That is where thousands of plants are grown for medical purposes, but you will also find it to be a time capsule where you can submerge yourself in the atmosphere of old-time Chelsea. The gardens are a perfect escape for people who are tired of the busy metropolitan lifestyle.
• Coram’s Fields is a park with some of the best playgrounds in the capital...