Experiencing paradise locations around the world are young couple Michael Gallagher, 24, and his beautiful girlfriend Alexandra Carson, 27. Leaving behind their day jobs in California they have set out to visit every country on earth, and document their travels with their stunning photos. It doesn't hurt that Alexandra has previously worked as a model, and their backdrops include the whitewashed Santorini and unspoilt national parks.
A 'beyond 90-degree drop' and 15 'airtime' moments: The thrills riders can expect on Six Flags' new 2016 attractions
Six Flags announced yesterday its plans for even more stomach-churning and high-thrill rides set to be unveiled in 2016 over its 18 parks in the US, Mexico and Canada. The highly anticipated The Joker ride (inset) at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Northern California, will mimic the antagonist's chaotic personality, throwing guests around twists and turns along its 3,200-foot track. Meanwhile Total Mayhem at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey (centre) flings guests head-over-heels along its winding structure.
Life in the clouds: At 7,190ft this is the highest village in Europe with just 200 residents braving six months of snow a year
Polish-based Rafal Nycz, 30, went on a two-week bike ride with his girlfriend through the stunning countryside of Georgia, eventually reaching the highest inhabited village in Europe - Ushguli. The pictures were taken in the Svaneti region of Georgia, as the couple made their ascent. The Ushguli villages contain buildings that are part of the Unesco Heritage site of Upper Svaneti.
The Statue of Liverpool! City's plan for 330-foot gold Liver Bird on the Mersey that is twice the height of New York's Lady Liberty
Golden and shimmering across the River Mersey, a 23-storey Liver Bird statue and multi-business complex could become Liverpool's next major landmark to and rival New York's Statue of Liberty. A proposed design for 'Homecoming, Statue of Liverpool', by renowned architect David Backhouse, would stand 100m tall (or 328 feet) - more than double the height of 151-foot Lady Liberty. Developers are seeking investment for the project that could cost up to £250m and would feature a luxury hotel and apartments, shops and offices.
Britain's most expensive bed and breakfast charges £1,425 per night - the same as a deluxe suite at the Ritz (but customers say the breakfast is worse at the London hotel)
The staggering price has been bumped up because of the Goodwood Revival event, which takes place on September 11 near the B&B; in Sussex. If customers wanted to stay at Lockgate Dairy today it would cost them just £171 for the same room. Visitors to Lockgate Dairy get a modern room within a barn conversion which features a fully vaulted ceiling and oak beams, en-suite shower room and underfloor heating, according to the website.
He's in peak condition: Daredevil's terrifying footage of his death-defying evening jogs along Alpine mountains
Little puts off daring Sebastien Montaz-Rosset who not only scales the narrowest peaks in the French Alps, but tackles them at a run, despite 8,202 feet drops on either side. As the camera shows the precarious footing, it also reveals incredible views of snow-capped Mont Blanc massif and the Chamonix Valley. With the camera mounted to his head, Montaz-Rosset can be seen sliding down snowy banks, using his arms to steady himself at the most treacherous moments.
From the serenity of the sea at dawn to waves crashing ashore amid a violent storm: The prize-winning pictures of Britain's coast
These stunning images showing Britain's coastline at its best and worst came out on top in the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society's annual photo contest, with Bernie Pettersen's jaw-dropping shot of a violent storm at Porthleven, in Cornwall, taking top prize. John Roberts was recognised for his photo of a fisherman at dawn (inset), while other award-winning shots show ponies at Llanddwyn, in North Wales, a ghostly shipwreck in Kent, and a tranquil scene at Shingle Street, in Suffolk.
Are these the world's BEST hotels? A Caribbean hideaway, an Indian palace and a lodge on the path of the Wildebeest migration among those singled out in prestigious traveller awards
Working on your bucket list of the best hotels to stay in the world? Then you're in luck, the results of the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller Annual Readers' Travel Awards have just been revealed triggering wanderlust and setting the benchmark in desirable global destinations. Readers crowned La Mamounia as the most exclusive address in the world (centre), while Singita Grumeti (top left), the Oberoi Udaivilas (bottom left), One&Only; Reethi Rah (top right) and Como Shambhala Estate Bali (bottom right) all scored highly.
It's out of this world! Inside the bizarre UFO treehouse hotel that appears to hover above the ground
As you walk through the serene Swedish forest, a completely alien metal construction rises 6m off the floor and into the treetops. Inside (inset bottom left), the space is decorated like the inside of a spaceship. Other rooms on the site near Harads - around 550miles (876km) north of Stockholm - include one in the shape of a birds nest.
'Glad this was the only Bear I met in the park': Obama jokes with Bear Grylls on an Alaskan glacier as he claims the melting ice represents 'doomsday' scenario of climate change
Are we there yet? 'Big Crazy Family Adventure' sees parents take two young sons 13,000 miles round the world using every form of transport EXCEPT planes
A family of four decided to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with their two boys, 3 and 7, spanning 13,000 miles to live in a cliff-side Buddhist monastery in the Himalayas. Their epic journey from Canada to the Zanskar Valley was filmed as part of a nine-episode series, Big Crazy Family Adventure. Their mission to travel without planes saw them use rickshaws (top right), trains (bottom right) and even a yak (bottom left) as they witnessed sights such as the Great Wall of China (centre).
The female solo backpacker who braved civil war to capture breathtaking images of Syria's magnificent Palmyra temples, now being systematically destroyed by ISIS
Teo Jioshvili was keen to share her experiences of Syria, capturing beautiful sights that others will not have a chance to witness such as the Temple of Bel (left and bottom right) and The Baal Shamin temple (top right). Although travel to the area was highly ill-advised, in 2010 and 2011 she also managed to capture breathtaking sights such as the medieval castle, Crack de Chevaliers and buildings in Damascus, Maalula and Bosra, focusing in particular on how they looked at sunrise and sunset.
Meet the horse-riders who practice the 4,000-year-old art of eagle hunting that sees birds of prey kill foxes and even WOLVES
The images are of Kyrgyz and Kazakh eagle hunters, of which there are just 70 in the world. The pictures were taken by Tariq Zaidi in the desolate Altai Mountains, which run from Siberia to Mongolia. The ancient tradition can be traced back more than four millennia in Central Asia, but is beginning to die out today.
The 'lost' world of old New York: Iconic bars, clubs and apartments captured by photographer who discovered that legendary arts scene is still alive
Photographer John Short initially set out to depict the death of New York City's creative scene - but soon realised that the spaces were far from 'lost.' Some of his most intriguing photographs, such as those of the legendary Studio 54 nightclub (left) and William Burrough's Bowery apartment (right top and bottom) have been compiled for a book entitled, Unforgotten New York - Legendary Spaces of the Twentieth Century Avant-Garde.
Life with the sea tribe: Fascinating pictures show how Filipino islanders blend ancient tradition with the modern world
The Tagbanua is one of the oldest ethnic groups in the Philippines and have adapted to make best use of the rich resources that the ocean provides. Photographer Jacob Maentz spent two weeks with the sea tribe, capturing the beauty of their customs and shedding light on some of the issues facing them socially and economically. Pictured: One of the tribe goes hunting (main), bamboo rafts used to travel short distances (top) and boys play in dresses for a talent night back on dry land (bottom).
Scrubbing 135 toilets, spreading cow dung and picking up dog muck: Globe-trotting Instagram stars reveal the 'ugly truth' about how they've funded their travels
Chanel Cartell and Stevo Dirnberger, from South Africa, quit their jobs and set off on an ambitious tour, but they are sleep deprived, go to bed hungry some nights and rely on cramped buses. Chanel wrote that the pair are having the time of their lives despite missing the comforts of home, but it's not all 'ice creams in the sun and pretty landscapes'.
A rental that kicks others into touch: Rugby star Lewis Moody lists his four-bedroom house on Airbnb for the World Cup (with Welsh shirts strictly banned)
Boasting two queen bedrooms, a double and a twin bedroom, one en-suite bathroom and two bathrooms with walk-in showers, all areas of Moody's luxurious Wiltshire property. The mansion is located close to Bath Rugby's official stadium, The Recreation Ground, perfect for fans wanting to witness some sporting action before retiring to the former England rugby union player's home.
From staying in a 70cm-wide pod in Berlin to bedding down in Tokyo's capsule tower: The best micro holiday homes on Airbnb revealed
For a truly unique travel experience, why not swap a hotel stay for a night in a 'mico-home'? Airbnb exclusively reveals to MailOnline Travel the most unique compact houses around the world, featuring an enchanting loft in Paris (top left), the smallest offering in Berlin (top right), a rustic modern home in Portland, U.S. (bottom left), a capsule room in Tokyo (bottom right) and a cosy wooden micro-home in Nebraska, U.S. (inset).
Cuddling Komodos! Picture of fighting lizards who look like they're having a hug is among stunning finalists for Wildlife Photographer of the Year
A thirsty squirrel staring down a seagull for a drink (top left), fighting Komodo dragons (centre) and a framed elephant (top right), are among the top rated pictures at this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. These incredible finalist entries were scored highly from the 42,000 received from both professionals and amateurs from 96 countries. The winning photograph will be announced on October 13, with the top 100 displayed at the Natural History Museum in London from October 16.
Caribbean island of Dominica declares disaster status and appeals for aid after Tropical Storm Erika leaves 20 dead and more than 50 missing
A transparent capsule clinging to the side of a cliff and a polar bear next to your bed: The most thrilling hotel room views revealed
A stunning view is a must-have for a lot of holidaymakers, but these rooms take it to the extreme. In Peru's Sacred Valley, guests sleep in a transparent glass pod (left) - but they must climb a 400ft cliff face to get there. Africa's first underwater hotel room, at Manta Resort on Pemba Island (bottom right), offers mesmerising views 13ft below the surface of the Indian Ocean. Instead of fish, fearless holidaymakers sleep next to an enclosure occupied by two polar bears at La Fleche Zoo in France, with just a window pane separating them from the beasts (top right).
She's cracked it! Swiss teacher takes on death-defying 1,000ft rock climb using only her hands to haul herself to the summit
Rahel Schelb, 33, scaled the the ginormous death-defying sandstone walls of the Li Ming region, in Yunnan Province, China, climbing some 1,000ft above the ground. Over 25 days she climbed around 60 routes, ranging from crevices 20 to 30 metres high to cracks that stretched all the way from the bottom to the top of the rock face.
British holidaymaker in intensive care in Ibiza after diving head first into shallow end of pool and breaking his back in two places
Sean Paul McCabe, 20, from Belfast, was on his first holiday abroad when he dived into the pool, and now faces an agonising wait for crucial surgery because he did not buy travel insurance. A doctor told his parents he was 'minutes away' from being paralysed due to the swelling around his spine, had he not received medical care in time.
Gold walls, onyx floors, truffle ice cream and underground cinemas: Inside the king of Morocco's five-star hotel and a tour through Marrakech's dazzling streets
The Royal Mansour was commissioned by King Mohammed VI for an undisclosed amount and is where presidents, dignitaries and celebrities stay. It has floor to ceiling zellij mosaics, cordova leather, shells and silk, gold and mother of pearl and the library roof peels back at the touch of a button for stargazing through a telescope
Lions in the wild and a herd of elephants in the swimming pool: The soul of real Zimbabwe is a safari made in heaven
Victoria Falls (pictured right) is the gateway to safari Zimbabwe and, when the new airport opens some time this year (nobody seems sure precisely when), it will become the gateway to safaris in the whole region: Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Malawi, as well as Zimbabwe. Wildlife conservation is fragile and complex, and to better understand it you need to be on the ground, out there in Hwange among the conservationists, the safari operators, the wildlife guides, and the camp operators. They know a thing or two about endangered animals.
Chimps on rocking chairs and a hippo having a sponge bath: Rare photographs reveal what life used to be like for the animals at the controversial Copenhagen Zoo
Copenhagen Zoo opened its doors for its first visitors in 1859 and has now released some photographs revealing its early days as an attraction, with chimps using cutlery to eat their meals (bottom left). The rare photographs include monkeys on rocking horses (centre), men smoking next to seals (top right) and a hippo receiving a sponge bath (bottom right). These images are intriguing, but the zoo has had its fair share of controversy over the years, having made the news in 2014 for killing a healthy giraffe allegedly as part of its breeding programme.
Is the UK becoming a surfing hot spot? English champion and model Joss Ash reveals why 'California is similar to Cornwall'
Thought surfing was just a pastime for Californian beach bums, hip Australians and laid back Hawaiians? Think again, following the recent opening of the world's longest man-made surfable waves in Snowdonia, the UK's credentials as a surfing hot spot are on the up. English surf champ Joss Ash reveals to MailOnline Travel the top destinations in the UK and worldwide for any and everyone to surf.
The monk who lived in my phone: The traveller who lost his iPod in Laos then discovered that it had been found (and used!) by a selfie-taking holy man
Traveller Scott Herder (bottom right, with travelling partner Megan) lost his iPod in Laos, only to find - several weeks later - that a monk had picked it up and was continuing to snap photographs and upload them to Scott's iCloud account. The Californian has since dubbed him 'the monk that lives in my phone' and says that the young man has opened his eyes to a whole new world - as seen through his eyes.
Enjoy the good life as a guest of Prince Charles as you holiday in rural Romania for the ultimate digital detox break
There was just one signature written across the front page of the visitors' book at Zalanpatak: Charles. The Prince of Wales bought a dilapidated farmhouse in Transylvania six years ago and returned to stay two years later after converting it into a delightful guesthouse. It must have seemed the complete antithesis to life back in England. Situated deep in rural Romania, the rustic hideaway has just seven rooms in three simple buildings, all furnished with traditional antiques.
Take me, too! Upset pets look the picture of misery as they watch their owners pack for holidays
Getting ready for a new holiday is always an exciting time. But while travellers are delighted at the prospect of a couple of weeks drinking sangria on the beach, their pets are often less than impressed about being left behind. Often, cats and dogs aren't afraid to make their feelings known about the fact their mum or dad is leaving them for some fun in the sun.
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