Crazy Buildings on Top of Buildings

Posted by MyRealty.am #1 Movin' On Up They're often a little eccentric, but always seem like a pretty great idea (such as this green roof atop Chicago's City Hall). Here's a look at some of the world's craziest buildings that were built on top of other buildings. #2 Sydney, Australia The photo on the right shows a simple art deco building. But if you look closely at the photo on the left, you'll find an ultra-modern metallic home nesting...

Read More

The Most Beautiful Train Stations In The World

Posted by MyRealty.am #1 Central Railway Station, Helsinki, Finland Used by over 200,000 passengers per day, Helsinki's Central station is Finland's focal point for public transportation. Clad in granite and featuring a distinct clock tower as well as statues holding the lamps that adorn the entrance to the station, the station is one of the world's most unique. It is distinctly Finnish in its architectural style and that is what makes this station...

Read More

Mushroom House, Perinton, New York

Posted by MyRealty.am The Mushroom House or Pod House is a contemporary residence in the town of Perinton, New York which has been featured in television programs (notably HGTV's Offbeat America series) and books due to its whimsical appearance. Patterned after umbels of Queen's Anne's Lace, its brown color is more suggestive of mushrooms.  The house was constructed for attorney-artist couple Robert and Marguerite Antell between 1969 and 1972...

Read More

The Best Vacation Destinations You've Never Heard Of : Part 2

Posted by MyRealty.am #10 Republic of Congo: Gorilla Watching! I know what you're thinking -- since when has war-torn Congo been on the top of any sane traveler's list? While parts of the country remain embroiled in violence, the Republic of Congo -- a former French colony that has managed to avoid much of the conflicts of its neighbor, the Democratic Republic of Congo -- is experiencing a boon in travelers. Two luxury safari camps have opened...

Read More

The Best Vacation Destinations You've Never Heard Of : Part 1

Posted by MyRealty.am #20 Changbaishan, China: Biggest. Ski. Resort. Ever. Surprise, surprise: China is embarking on yet another hyper ambitions modernization project. This time, the goal is to build a $3.2 billion ski resort in the pine-packed nature reserve in Jilin province, near the North Korean border. With 43 planned trails totaling 20 miles, it'll be one of the largest resorts in Asia. Hoteliers are already setting up shop, including...

Read More