00:00Let's discover together some places straight out of another world.
00:05Welcome to the vibrant and colorful world of Burano, an Italian island.
00:10The first thing that will strike you is the audacious and captivating panorama formed by the rainbow of colorful houses that adorn the island.
00:19Today, Burano is mainly a tourist destination, where only a handful of locals still reside.
00:26The island is also known for its lace making, a traditional art that has lasted for centuries.
00:32Sure, you could come across some cheap counterfeits in souvenir shops,
00:36but the real lace pieces are made by hand by a few artisans of the city, among the most popular.
00:43But why did the inhabitants of Burano decide to paint their houses so vividly?
00:48Like an ad for the Skittles?
00:50The answer is in the history of the island.
00:53The first houses in Burano were made of wood and rosewood.
00:57It was only later, with the Romanization of the region, that the houses began to be built in brick.
01:04However, the colors only appeared with the birth of the lace industry, which brought renown and prosperity to the island.
01:12It was mainly inhabited by fishermen who suffered from frequent winter fogs.
01:17To solve this problem, they began to paint the facades of their houses with vivid colors
01:22in order to be able to find their way even in the thickest fog.
01:27Another theory suggests that the different colors were used to identify the different families of the island.
01:33Some also think that humidity and local women are at the origin of these multiple nuances,
01:38because they repainted the facades with a mixture of paint from various sources.
01:44Let's go to another island, to Japan this time.
01:47Where, surprise, it is the cats that reign as masters.
01:52Aoshima houses more than 200 felines, mainly tiger cats and brunettes, as well as tricolores.
01:58All ready to welcome you.
02:01You can walk on the island with them, sit down and relax while they have fun with the foxes.
02:06Or just enjoy the peaceful waters.
02:08The inhabitants feed the cats every day, so they have nothing but food.
02:13However, it is always nice to offer them food in a designated area,
02:18or to play with them to make them even happier.
02:22Aoshima has not always been known as the island of cats.
02:24In the past, it was a village of prosperous fishermen, where cats were used to hunt mice.
02:29With the decline of fishing, the human population has decreased,
02:33but the cats have remained and have prospered more beautifully.
02:36Some cat enthusiasts have discovered the island, and the rest belongs to history.
02:41Thanks to the Internet and mouth-to-mouth, Aoshima has become famous all over the world,
02:46and is now a favorite destination for cat lovers.
02:51Now, look at this incredible gulf on the Oregon coast near the Perpetual Cape.
02:57It is called the Tor well, and it seems straight out of a movie.
03:02It is also nicknamed the Pacific well, a rather funny name when you think about it.
03:07Basically, it is a hole in the rock that seems to suck up all the water from the surrounding ocean.
03:13Some scientists think it used to be a cave.
03:17It is an impressive spectacle, especially during high tides or storms,
03:21when the waves break out and crash into the gulf.
03:24Just be careful, because you do not want to be swept into the abyss.
03:30The next step is Pamukkale in Turkey.
03:33Literally, the cotton castle.
03:36This place houses the most beautiful white water basins in the world.
03:40Formed by thousands of years of water flow and deposits of carbonated minerals.
03:45Pamukkale is imbued with history and ancient legends.
03:49People have been coming here for centuries to enjoy the healing properties of thermal springs.
03:55The story of a young girl who would have turned into a dazzling beauty after being bathed
04:00is just one of the many legends surrounding this enchanting place.
04:05The mineral-rich waters flow slowly along the mountain,
04:09pouring their waterfalls on these mineral terraces down to the lower basins.
04:14The terraces are made of travertine, a sedimentary rock formed by the mineral water of hot springs.
04:21There are about 17 hot springs there,
04:25with temperatures ranging from 35°C to boiling point.
04:31The water flows 320 meters up to the top of the travertine terraces,
04:35depositing calcium carbonate on a section of about 60 to 70 meters long.
04:42When the water is oversaturated with calcium carbonate,
04:45it releases carbon dioxide and deposits calcium carbonate on the surface.
04:51It begins as a soft gel and ends up crystallizing into a travertine.
04:55Incredible, isn't it?
04:59In Burma, there is an unbelievable village in the jungle,
05:02littered with ruined temples and named Nyaung Ohak.
05:06Of course, this is not the easiest place to access, but I assure you that it is worth it.
05:12After a peaceful boat trip of about an hour, you will cross this charming village.
05:17The floating market is the ideal place to buy fresh fish and vegetables.
05:21And maybe even, you try the merchandise.
05:24Then, you will discover some modern and elegant temples, painted in brilliant white.
05:29Although impressive, the real magic only occurs when you see the ancient ruins,
05:35present for centuries.
05:38These structures have never been renovated.
05:40The complex details of each temple and the various Buddha statues
05:44work like a real time machine, taking you back to ancient times.
05:49The general atmosphere is so captivating
05:51that it will leave a lasting impression on anyone who has the chance to go there.
05:57Have you heard of the Rainbow River in Colombia?
06:00Its name is evocative, this place is a psychedelic explosion of colors.
06:05The river, a real liquid rainbow, offers shades of red, yellow, purple and much more.
06:12Its colors change according to the light conditions, creating new surprises at every moment.
06:17The river bed is upholstered with specific plants, which are full of shades of red.
06:22And the waterfalls add to the breathtaking beauty of the landscape.
06:28Now, look at this place called the Danakil Depression.
06:34This geological formation results from the continental drift of three tectonic plates.
06:39What a rarity!
06:40No wonder it is one of the most unique environments on Earth.
06:44And it is located in Ethiopia.
06:47The Danakil Depression is known to be one of the warmest places on the planet,
06:52sheltering lakes of salt and lava, volcanoes and colorful acid springs.
06:57It's like a whole other world.
06:59You might wonder how this unusual place appeared, right?
07:03Well, when the African and Asian tectonic plates separated,
07:08they left behind them a huge hollow in the ground.
07:11It almost looks like the Earth has opened up and said,
07:14my faith, I feel creative today.
07:18In addition to its remarkable geology, Danakil is an attraction for scientists studying the origin of life.
07:24They discovered the remains of Lucy,
07:27one of our first human ancestors dating back 3.2 million years.
07:32In addition, the acid springs of the Dallol crater could house extremophile microbes,
07:38these organisms that thrive in harsh and high-temperature environments.
07:43Who knows what other mysteries this strange and wonderful place could reveal to us?
07:48Now, let's talk about this beach near Fort Bragg in California,
07:52known as Glass Beach.
07:55It's not that its sand is used to make glass,
07:58but in the past, it was a waste dumping site, made of glass in particular,
08:03which ended up being reduced to small pieces by the waves.
08:08It is forbidden to collect this glass as a treasure hunter,
08:12so resist the temptation if you visit this place.
08:16You have to leave it there so that others can appreciate it.
08:19The glass disappears slowly because it is eroded by the waves.
08:23And many tourists also collect it.
08:27There are actually three different sites where waste has been dumped to form this glass beach,
08:32but only one of them is adjacent to the State Park of McEacher.
08:38Do you have other original places in mind?
08:41Do not hesitate to share them in the comments below.
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