nature

The best photos of 2016 as selected by National Geographic magazine

National Geographic did not fail its long-standing tradition and published the best photos of the year this year as well. The best photos of 2016, as selected by the world-famous popular science magazine, were selected from a set of 2,290,225 photos taken by 91 photographers in the current year.

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These are the most beautiful trees in the world!

Each tree is a miracle in itself. But these trees are so special, so exotic, different and attractive that they will completely captivate you with their appearance. See the most beautiful trees in the world.

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The power of nature: incredible photos that testify to its supremacy

Nature is truly amazing. It surprises us again and again and reminds us again and again that it can overwhelm us in an instant. This is also evidenced by these incredible photos that show the power of nature.

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Timelapse of the Julian Alps - an ode to the Slovenian Alps

We Slovenians love to travel abroad, but too few of us realize that the most beautiful corners of the world are actually in Slovenia. This is proven by the timelapse of the Julian Alps, created by Uroš Skaza, which will make you feel good.

Books

The Secret Life of Trees - Even trees have emotions and feel pain

Did you know that trees have emotions, memory and feelings, that they communicate with each other and care for each other? Amazing things happen in the forests, which the forester and 'tree whisperer' Peter Wohlleben sheds light on in his book. His book The Hidden Life of Trees, which became a global bestseller, was also given a documentary film Intelligent Trees, which offers us a unique insight into the mysterious world of trees and teaches us to admire the wonders of nature. With this realization, those living trees from The Lord of the Rings make a lot more sense.

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The WMO has revealed the longest and longest-lasting lightning flash in history

Lightning is a fascinating natural phenomenon, which we only enjoy if we are somewhere safe, otherwise we are more often than not (justifiably) afraid of it. Wondering what the longest and longest-lasting lightning flash in history was? Scientists of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) came to the answer with the help of modern meteorological devices. Can you guess how long the longest flash of lightning measured?

Architecture & Interior

The Flying Tent – hanging tent, living tent, hammock and cape in one

The Flying Tent is a quick-folding living tent (sets up in just 7 seconds) that can also be a hanging tent, hammock and cape. It is waterproof and with a mosquito net to protect against mosquitoes.

Destinations

10 most beautiful waterfalls in the world

Waterfalls are one of nature's most beautiful creations, stunning with their might, idyllic beauty and irresistible power. Slovenia has its own, the world has its own, and we have collected those that will make your jaw drop to the floor and that will leave you wanting for extras. These are the 10 most beautiful waterfalls you have ever seen!

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Fairytale photos of an autumn-colored forest that will make even summer lovers fall in love with autumn

October is the month of romantic and colorful walks through forests and parks, which are a balm for the soul and an experience for children. As we walk, we are surrounded by colorful treetops, littered with leaves and accompanied by the rustle under our feet. Not to mention the luxury of delicious fruits. This part of the year is also an extremely rewarding time for photographers, as nature is especially photogenic then. With Janko Sedlář's astonishing and fairy-tale photos of the autumn-colored forest, even die-hard summer lovers will fall in love with autumn.

Architecture & Interior

Giant megaphones for nature Ruup or When nature raises its voice

A group of architecture students at the Estonian Academy of Fine Arts installed three extra-large wooden Ruup megaphones in a small clearing in the middle of a forest in Võru County, Estonia. Fusing modern architecture with wilderness, the acoustic installation is a place of meditation, relaxation and performance, amplifying the sounds of nature such as birdsong and rustling leaves.

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Tree of 40 fruits: a tree that grows as many as 40 kinds of fruit!

A tree that grows as many as 40 types of fruit is not some magical tree from a fairy tale or fantasy movie. The 40s fruit tree grows in the United States, and its creator is artist and professor at Syracuse University Sam Van Aken. These trees are grafted with as many as 40 different types of stone fruit, so that you can harvest apricots, plums, cherries, peaches, nectarines, almonds and other fruits in the crown of a single tree. A kind of Noah's ark for fruit, you could say.

Destinations

Natura Vive Skylodge – adrenaline-filled suspended hotel

If anyone, then climbers are used to living in the harshest conditions and if anyone, then they have tough skin. Freezing and similar inconveniences are their daily routine, not to mention the dangers they are exposed to. But if you would like to sleep like real climbers in a wall, but you don't want to sacrifice the comfort of a hotel or even your life, Natura Vive Skylodge, a rock wall accommodation in Peru, now allows you to do so.

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