A few days ago, my professor assigned me to write essay samples about home, travel, and tradition. The good thing is I only have to submit one per week. So, for this week, I decided to write about home and below is my first try. Read it and share your comments about it. 
There is no place like home. Everyone feels comfortable and secure once they are at home.

At home, you can do all the things that you want- watch TV, listen to the radio, play your favorite games, cook delicious food, sleep the whole day, etc.

Everybody wants to have a house or home of his own. Some dream of a big house or a mansion. Some people just want an average style of house. But did you know that there are some people who are already contented with a small house (literally small)?

Following are the photos of the 10 smallest houses in the world. Look closely at the pictures and see it for real.

Toronto's Little House

Twelve Cubed Mini Home

Paul Elkin's Shelter

Tumbleweed House

Rollit Homes

Smallest House in Great Britain

Micro Compact Home

It does not actually really matter if your house is small or big; what matters most is the love in the family that can make a happy home.
 
Picture how a day in your life runs. You wake up. You go to to the office. You stroll on the streets. You see a lot of people. And everywhere you go, you are blasted by noise and loud sounds- the horns of cars, songs from the radio, ring of telephones, buzz of the door bell. Today, the city seems to be a loud place.

Who wants to hear noise and loud sounds everyday? None. But if you live in the city, you can’t really escape from this. But then, you have the freedom to get rid of noise and get away from the hustle of the city life. Why not, listen to the natural sounds?

The good news is there are quiet places on Earth where you can realize the essence of silence.
Loch Lomond- Scotland
If you are living in Scotland, you can visit Loch Lomond. The mountains and forests surrounding this beautiful and alluring  lake protect it from the loud sounds of the city. If you spend a day here, the only sounds that you are going to hear are the waves on the loch and the sounds of the cows.
The Gobi Desert- Mongolia
Should you want to go far far away from civilization, Gobi Desert is the perfect place. Only a few people visit this place such as nomads and paleontologists. You can only hear the sounds of birds but it is even occasionally. So, total silence can be felt here.
The Hoh Valley- Washington
Visit Washington and do not miss the Hoh Valley. It is recognized as the largest area in America without roads. It is perceived that having no human sound will cause the lack of sound to radiate over not just hundreds but thousands of acres.
The Muir Woods- California
Though it is just 12 miles away from San Francisco, it is still one of the most quiet places on Earth. In fact, “quiet days” were established here wherein sound is completely banned. Thus, you can relax in the woods in total silence.
Anza- Borrego State Park- California
If your professor instructed you to create an essay and you want a quiet place to write it, Anza Borrego is the ideal place for you. In this place, you can entirely focus on your writing as you aren’t likely to hear anything else.

Anza Borrego is a large quiet place in California, a four-hour drive from the city.

You need to be on peace and embrace silence once in awhile. Spend some of your time to visit any of these places and you will definitely understand how important silence is.
 
"It is better to travel well than to arrive."
- Buddha
 
Want to make a twist on your next travel? Why don't you try to visit the strangest destinations around the world instead of just going to the usual places many tourists go to?

To guide you on this, here are five strangest destinations around the world that you can pay a visit to.
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves
 

These caves are a must see for any traveler. The caves have the glow worm, Arachnocampa luminosa, which is unique to New Zealand. This tiny creature radiates its luminescent light.  

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The Wave

The Wave seems like a big Olympic-size swimming pool, with undulating walls lined with burnt sienna, gray, pink, pale green, and turquoise. Located at Arizona, visiting here will make you feel like you are walking into a vat of cinnamon taffy.

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Dog Bark Park Inn
Enough of the usual hotels, here comes the coolest bed and breakfast guesthouse.   Shaped like a beagle, it includes amenities  similar to other guesthouses. Dog Bark Park Inn is located in Idaho and it is an ideal place for persons who want to unwind, write an essay, or just relax.
 

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Crystal Lagoons Pool
Located at San Alfonso del Mar vacation property resort at Algarrobo, Chile is the world's largest swimming pool. Swimmers who want to challenge their skills must visit this place.

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Glass Beach

A beach is usually made of sand and rock but this one is different. It is full of sea glass which was created from years of dumping garbage. Glass beach is situated in California.

 
Underrated European Cities You Must Visit When Europe is talked about, the first things or places that people think of are Paris, London, Barcelona, Milan, or Rome. These countries are the most popular in the region. Tourists mostly visit Eiffel Tower in Paris, Buckingham Palace in London, and attractive shopping centers in Milan. But actually Europe is more than just that. There are other great, fabulous, and beautiful European cities that people are not aware of it. 

Here is a list of 5 underrated European cities for first-time travelers.
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1. Utrecht, Netherlands
Utrecht is one of the country's oldest cities that is worth a visit. The city of Utrecht is home to beautiful churches, old university, and canals. One of  its main attractions is the Oude Gracht (Old Canal) which runs through the medieval center.  

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2. Lyon, France
Lyon, France is considered to be the gastronomic or food capital of the country. The city has Michelin starred restaurants and greatest chefs in the Europe. In the city, you will feel heaven on earth as French cuisine will taste the best. 


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3. Dresden, Germany
Dresden is located in a valley on the River Elbe. This is what Dresden looks like at night. The city is also a home to different art collections, popular music ensembles, and important buildings from different architectural periods which were actually established after the destruction of World War II. 


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4. Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn is the oldest capital in Northern Europe. The city was known as Reval from the 13th century until the 1920s. In 2011, Tallinn became a European Capital of Culture, along with Turku, Finland. This means that the city has a lot to offer especially when it comes to the cultural aspect.

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5. Faro, Portugal
Faro is the southernmost city in Continental Portugal. This city is known for the Faro International Motorcycle Rally. The later is a famous festival in the region for being one of the biggest of its kind. It is an event where journalist from different places take photograph, write an essay, and witness this marvelous event.