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Are these the world’s scariest landing strips? The airport approaches so terrifying even pilots will think twice

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Published on MailOnline on 10th December 2015:

Heading to a remote paradise seems like a dream holiday but you might change your mind after seeing the airports at some of the world’s most idyllic locations.

On small islands and coastal areas, the runway can feel like it’s flowing straight into the sea – especially when there just isn’t enough land to build a long runway. But even inland, the landing strip can prove to be hazardous if the approach is built precariously close to populated areas, mountain sides and even cliff faces.

Geology aside, some airports are built precariously close to populated areas while others have runways that are cut off by obstacles such as train lines. A few airports have notoriously difficult approached but when the pilots start complaining about these landing strips, you know you should really be worried.

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The freshest seafood and the most lovingly made wines: Why gorging on the sensory delights of Chile’s Aconcagua Valley will leave you absolutely speechless

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Published on MailOnline on 29th November 2015:

Lush, green grape vines, neatly trellised in cross-directional rows, cut through the landscape. The sun slouched and cast a dim orange hue over the loose soil. Beyond, the snow-capped Andes framed the idyllic view.

It should be beautiful, but it’s not – there’s an unmistakable feeling of desolation in the air.

The soil is dry, cracked and studded with rocks. Sparse grass growing in between the rows resembled a bed of straw. And the only thing that took my breath away was the wind, which threatened to steal my hat at any given opportunity.

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Is India the most colourful place on Earth? Spectacular images show the Asian country at its most vibrant

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Published on MailOnline on 20th November 2015:

India has long been associated with colour thanks to its festivals, costumes and food.

It’s home to Holi, a festival that’s entirely devoted to colour. Taking place during the Spring Equinox each year, the Hindu festival celebrates love and life with revellers throwing coloured powder at each other.

The country also boasts numerous colourful temples, like Meenakshi Temple in south India’s Madurai, where the walls are painted in different shades of rainbow. In grand palaces such as Taj Majal, stone inlay is used to add colour to the marble exterior.

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From the delicate chairs to the boiling hot pots, almost everything in this quirky Chinese restaurant is made of PAPER

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Published on MailOnline on 4th September 2015:

A restaurant made almost entirely of paper has captured the imagination of China’s web users recently.

Every day items including tables, chairs and lamps were made of paper products at the restaurant in Shanghai, China.

Even more incredibly, hot pot ‘pans’, filled with bubbling broth, were also made of the material.

But don’t worry, the paper is said to be fire resistant and can withstand high temperatures.

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The rain that WON’T get you wet: Amazing art installation lets visitors experience damp weather while staying dry

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Published on MailOnline on 3rd September 2015:

In a darkened room lit by a single lamp, a torrent of ‘rain’ pours from the ceiling.

But as visitors walk through the water, it seems impossible for them to get wet.

This is part of Rain Room, a new weather themed art installation just debuted in Shanghai, China.

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