Coming up... Houses hanging out over a cliff, cities below the level of the sea, or on either side of a floodable river, or right on the edge of where the land meets the sea. 1. Yanjin. Yanjin is the world's narrowest metropolis. Sandwiched between two mountains with the Nanxi river cutting straight through the middle, its nearly half a million inhabitants aren't just at risk from landslides and falling rocks from the mountains above but also from the river itself which is prone to flooding and therefore the first three storeys of each building are just slender stilts to allow the water to flow through. 2. Hanging Houses. Las Casas Colgadas in Cuenca, Spain overhang a cliff above the river Huecar. Built between the 15th and the 16th century no one knows how many hanging houses originally existed but by 1920 only 8 still survived. Today, thanks to the characteristics of the terrain and the effects of time and the elements just three remain standing. In 2021 a landslide occurred and the main pedestrian access to the houses collapsed, fortunately, there were no casualties because no one was on it at the time it collapsed. 3. New Orleans. New Orleans was originally built on the Mississippi River's natural levees and higher ground, however, in order to protect the city from flooding, floodwalls and man-made levees were built around it. As the city grew, it required more area in order to expand so they pumped out the water from the marshland and swamps in order to build on it. The weight on these buildings and natural subsidence have led to over half of the city being under sea level, some parts are as low as 2 metres! New Orleans is actually constantly sinking, some areas as much as 5cm a year, this, coupled with rising sea levels has led some scientists to predict that by 2100, New Orleans could be up to 4 meters below sea level. 4. Polignano a Mare. Polignano a Mare in southern Italy has been inhabited since prehistoric times, however, under Julius Caesar, it became a trade center thanks to its strategic position, Olive oil production, merchants and businessmen cause Polignano a Mare to thrive, and the town grew and grew until... well... until they ran out of land. These houses built right up to the cliff's edge not only took advantage of as much land area as possible but also provided defensive fortifications against possible threats. 5. Bonifacio. Bonifacio is one of the oldest cities in Corsica and it kind of looks like someone wanted a beachfront town and didn't care that there wasn't a beach. Built 70 meters above the Mediterranean sea on an overhanging cliff, it certainly looks like a dodgy place to live, especially because the stone beneath it is limestone which is easily eroded by the salty water and sea breeze. 6. Santorini. I know what you're thinking "Santorini isn't built on the edge!" and you're right! it isn't built on the edge of the island. The island itself on the other hand is on the edge... the edge of a VOLCANO! In 1956 Santorini suffered a devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake that caused major damage to almost half its buildings, but earthquakes aren't the only danger. Santorini has had at least 12 major eruptions including the Thera eruption that happened around 1600 BC and was one of the largest volcano eruptions in recorded history, and if that wasn't enough, Santorini also is just 8km away from Kolumbo, the largest in a line of about twenty submarine volcanos. 7. The Hanging Temple. The Hanging Temple of Hengshan mountain in China isn't a city but it's definitely right on the edge and it's pretty amazing so we've included it . It was built over 1500 years ago and is anchored to a cliff face 50 meters above the ground and beneath a natural rock overhang formed by the peak of Hengshan mountain. Its 32 meters long and has 40 halls, 2 pavilions, and a 10-meter bridge connecting the two. The rock overhang and the mountains surrounding it didn't just protect it from bandits but also protected it from the elements and so it is remarkably well preserved. Would you live in any of these places? Comment Below Before You Go Get more Tips here! http://www.destinationtips.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF-AEGioqgw

Latvia is a small country with a population of less than two million. While people are generally relaxed and tranquil there are some things which will offend. Here are 6 Things Not To Do in Latvia! 1. Don’t mention the Russians! Latvia has a complex relationship with Russia. Many Latvians feel the Russians don’t accept them as their own independent country and many Russians living there don,t feel accepted as Latvians. Neither like an ignorant tourist voicing their opinion about it! 2. Don’t ignore their language! The Latvian language was suppressed during the Russian occupation so try to learn some simple words. Sveiki (hello) Ardievas (goodbye) Paldies (thanks). They know they’re never going to be a global language but they really appreciate you trying. 3. Don’t avoid the local dishes! Latvians are proud of their culture and cuisine. Try the local dishes and beverages and give your opinion, especially if you like them. From fried garlic bread to fresh fruit jams, Latvia has a varied cuisine with excellent domestic beers. 4. Don’t be aggressive (unless you’re driving!) Latvians generally have a calm and “each to his own” lookout on life so don’t be brash or too bold, unless you’re behind the wheel, then it really is each to his own! 5. Don’t turn up empty-handed! If you get invited to someone’s house always bring an odd number of flowers, an even number is associated with death, some food or beverages and remember to take your shoes off just inside the door. 6. Don’t disrespect nature! Half of Latvia is still virgin forest. Most Latvians are nature lovers and still follow many pagan traditions. They will show you how to make crowns from flowers and tea from the local herbs. Join in respectfully and they will appreciate it. If you liked this video, subscribe. If you didn't, subscribe anyway, it's free! Get more Tips here! http://www.destinationtips.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUqsBgfCKYM

Get more Tips here! http://www.destinationtips.com Tornadoes remain deadly and relatively unpredictable, despite recent advancements in weather science. • a tornado, or twister, is a violently rotating column of air that extends between the earth's surface and a cloud, usually a cumulonimbus cloud. • most tornadoes last for less than ten minutes • large tornadoes usually last longer—around 30 minutes • the most powerful twisters have wind speeds of more than 300 miles (483 kilometers) per hour, which can rip buildings off their foundations. They can be more than two miles (3.2 kilometers) wide, and can spin across the ground for dozens of miles. • the more common tornadoes have wind speeds of less than 110 miles (177 kilometers) per hour, are about 250 feet (76 meters) across, and travel only a few miles before they dissipate. • tornadoes kill an average of 60 people a year in the u.s., mostly from flying or falling debris. • how a tornado forms? While tornadoes can differ in size, strength, and location, they all share certain characteristics. They are spawned from a type of rotating storm called a supercell thunderstorm. • wind shear - when winds at two different altitudes blow at two different speeds creating wind shear • updraft - warmed by the sun, buoyant air near the ground begins to lift a section of the horizontal vortex into a vertical position • storm - the stronger of the two vortices created by the updraft becomes the heart of the thunderstorm. The other one dies. • supercell - upper-level winds tilt the rotating updraft, called a mesocyclone. This allows the storm to keep growing as warm air is sucked into the storm away from the cool downdraft • a supercell requires more: winds that increase in strength and change direction with height. "then the updraft tends to rotate, and that makes a supercell • tornadoes have been observed on every continent except antarctica. • they have been most documented in north america, where an estimated 1,200 strike the united states each year • the most notoriously affected region in the united states, called "tornado alley," includes the great plains states of kansas, nebraska, and the dakotas, as well as parts of texas • in many countries, including the united states, canada, and continental europe, the strength of tornadoes is measured by the fujita scale or the updated enhanced fujita scale. • an f0 or ef0 tornado damages trees but substantial structures are left unharmed; a tornado in the strongest category—f5 or ef5 —blows away buildings. • tornadoes are much harder to forecast than hurricanes • as computers get faster and data improves, forecasts may get more accurate. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ejBY76MMKA

"What would you buy if you had a million dollars?" is a common question and its answer not only depends on who you are but also where you come from. A million dollars isn't worth the same everywhere... Here's What $1M Buys You Around The World NOW! 1. Monte Carlo, Monaco Home to the rich and famous, it's obvious that here you're not going to get much bang for your buck, but it might surprise you just how little you get! $1 million will get you this one bedroom 377 sq ft apartment, that's about the same size as a two-car garage! 2. Toronto, Canada Surprisingly Toronto has incredibly pricey real estate, This tiny 2 bedroom is listed for $1 million! sure it's the land's location you're paying for, but still, It's a shack! 3. Manhattan, New York, USA Who'd have thought that New York would be less pricey than Toronto?..... but only just! This 1 bedroom, 640ft apartment will cost you a little less than $1 million and even comes with a dishwasher and washing machine! 4. Paris, France Known as "The city of love".. well it turns out love is really expensive! Your $1 million will only just about get you this 1 bedroom, 667 sq ft open-plan apartment. 5. Hong-Kong, China In Hong-Kong property is fairly expensive but you'll get a better deal than in our previous locations. Here $1 million will get you this cosy 708 sq ft apartment with 3 small bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 6. Caulfield, Melbourne, Australia If you want more space, move to the suburbs, or at least that's what we're told but in Melbourne, the suburbs don't really give you much either! $1 million will just about get you this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom property which has a small yard front and back and not much else. 7. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Surprisingly Dubai will give you quite a lot for $1 million! you could live in the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa! This spacious 1800 sq ft apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and amazing views! 8. Florida, USA In Florida you can pick up this beach front property with 1850 sq ft of living space, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and access to the community's shared swimming pools and tennis courts. 9. Arizona, USA If you want to really feel like a millionaire, in Arizona you can buy this massive 4560 sq ft mansion with patios, floor to ceiling windows, guest house, swimming pool and even a games room! 10. Istanbul, Turkey Here your $1 million will get you this amazing 5 bedroom Villa, overlooking the sea and sitting on 8600 sq ft of land with private access to the beach and its own swimming pool. However if you want your Million Bucks to make you "feel" like a Million Bucks, why not buy an Island in the Bahamas? The Third Cay Island is 3,5 acres and only 1 mile away from Harbour island. It has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and its own wooden doc ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Fhuy6jAyM