Wanderlust - travel guide

Here is one of Japan’s rarest road signs — ‘Caution: Night-flying bats’ in Nagano Prefecture There are only two such signs in the world. They were erected in 2011 by staff from the nature conservation organisation Picchio following several collisions between cars and flying squirrels. The animals are active at night and leap from tree to tree at human height, so drivers are asked to be vigilant. The sign is privately owned, but has long since become a local landmark and a viral meme. 🔥 WANDERLUST

Lecce is a charming city in southern Italy, renowned for its Baroque architecture and rich history It is often referred to as the ‘Florence of the South’ due to its elegant churches and palaces, which attract tourists and art lovers from all over the world. 🔥 WANDERLUST

The skies over Italy welcomed 150 of the best pilots from 33 countries! The World Championship competitors raced along a 100-kilometre route, checking their GPS and battling for every second. Bulgaria, Brazil and India are vying for the lead, but the main battle is still to come — the Super Final in Switzerland! 🔥 WANDERLUST

Menorca is a Spanish island in the Balearic Islands It is known for its pristine beaches, peaceful atmosphere and historical monuments. 🔥 WANDERLUST

The Rubjerg Knud Lighthouse is a famous lighthouse in Denmark on the North Sea coast It was built in 1900, standing 60 metres above sea level. Due to wind and sand, the cliff began to crumble. In 2019, the 720-tonne lighthouse was moved 70 metres inland to prevent it from falling into the sea. 🔥 WANDERLUST

🇮🇩 Tucked along the Martapura River in South Kalimantan, the Lok Baintan Floating Market comes alive every morning as local vendors gather on traditional wooden canoes. Hundreds of colorful boats drift together selling fresh fruits and local treats, creating an unforgettable scene right on the water. 🔥 WANDERLUST

In the last century, London had a separate underground network dedicated exclusively to transporting post As early as the 1920s, the streets of the British capital were so congested that the authorities decided to transport letters and parcels underground. The 10.5 km of track connected the eight largest sorting centres, and was served by mini-trains – which were already driverless at the time – controlled by dispatchers from a control panel. Due to logistical issues and high maintenance costs, the underground system was shut down in 2003, and some of the tunnels are now tourist attractions. 🔥 WANDERLUST

Sumbawa is one of Indonesia’s islands It is situated in the Indian Ocean between the islands of Sumbawa and Timor. The island’s terrain is very varied and includes picturesque hills, mountains, beaches and valleys. 🔥 WANDERLUST

🇨🇳 Rice paddies in Yunnan, China Despite the mountains, the weather in this region is warm. So the locals started growing rice on terraces which, for obvious reasons, follow the contours of the slopes. Then someone captured it from the air and realised just how beautiful the view turned out to be! 🔥 WANDERLUST