They Are Building a Sea City in the Desert, But Why?

Summary

This video explores a series of unusual and quirky attractions from around the world. It highlights the Museum of Bad Art in Massachusetts, where the focus is on hilariously poor artwork, and the Inverrary Jail in Scotland, where tourists can experience 19th-century prison life. Other oddities include a theme park dedicated to toilets in South Korea, a bizarre Prada store in the Texas desert, and the luminous Electric Ladyland Museum in Amsterdam. The video also showcases unique natural landscapes, like the Dead Marsh in Namibia, and highlights unusual places like Cat Island in Japan and the Chocolate Hills in the Philippines, making for a truly unconventional travel guide.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) in Massachusetts showcases poorly executed art that is so bad, it's entertaining. It includes paintings, portraits, and outrageous landscapes.
• 😀 In Inveraray Jail in Scotland, visitors can experience life in a 19th-century prison with actors dressed in period costumes, courtroom trials, and interactions with other 'inmates'.
• 😀 The Toilet Museum in Suwon, South Korea, is dedicated to the history and culture of toilets, featuring bathroom signs, public toilet photographs, and the importance of sanitary facilities.
• 😀 A quirky Prada store in Texas, known as the Prada Marfa installation, is located in the middle of the desert. It has no doors, showcasing shoes and purses on display.
• 😀 Sabah Al-Ahmad Sea City in Kuwait, inaugurated in 2016, features 120 miles of artificial shorelines and man-made islands built through excavating desert channels.
• 😀 The Electric Ladyland Museum in Amsterdam is the world’s first fluorescent art museum, featuring glowing sculptures, UV-sensitive paintings, and psychedelic music.
• 😀 Upside-down houses are becoming a global tourist attraction, with one notable example in Malaysia. These houses feature upside-down furniture, a unique concept using recycled materials.
• 😀 The Hakone Spa in Japan offers hot spring pools with unusual themes, such as a ramen noodle bar where visitors can 'swim' in the noodles (though it's not for eating).
• 😀 Namibia’s Dead Marsh is a surreal forest of skeleton trees, standing untouched for over 600 years due to the harsh climate, making it look frozen in time.
• 😀 The Paper House in Massachusetts is a house made entirely out of newspapers. It took 20 years to build and is constructed from about 100,000 newspapers.
• 😀 The Cappadocia Cave Hotel in Turkey allows visitors to stay in cave dwellings dating back to Roman and Byzantine times, while also offering stunning views via hot air balloon rides.
• 😀 In the Indian town of Deshnok, over 20,000 rats are protected and revered as part of a local tradition, with tourists coming to witness this unique sight.
• 😀 The Battle of the Oranges in Ivrea, Italy, is a historical festival where locals and tourists engage in orange-throwing as part of a centuries-old tradition of rebellion.
• 😀 Socotra Island in Yemen is a remote location with a highly unique landscape, home to strange plant species like the dragon’s blood tree and the bottle tree, which aren’t found anywhere else in the world.
• 😀 Tashirojima Island in Japan, known as Cat Island, has more cats than humans. The cats were initially brought in for pest control, and now they are considered a sign of good luck.
• 😀 The Chocolate Hills of Bohol Island in the Philippines are 1,700 unique hills made from coral deposits, turning brown during the dry season and gaining UNESCO World Heritage status.
• 😀 Pamukkale in Turkey, known as the 'Cotton Castle', features crystal-clear cascading pools formed by natural hot springs, providing stunning views and a relaxing experience.

Q & A

What is the Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) and where is it located?

The Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) is a museum that only accepts art pieces considered so bad that they are impossible to ignore. It was originally located in Dedham, Massachusetts, but is now located in Somerville, Massachusetts.

What type of art does MOBA showcase?

MOBA showcases 'poor traits' (poor portraits), outrageous landscapes, and even a section dedicated to poorly depicted animals called the 'MOBA Zoo.'

What unique experience does Inverrary Jail in Scotland offer?

Inverrary Jail is a former 19th-century prison where tourists can experience historical jail life, participate in courtroom trials, and interact with characters dressed in authentic costumes.

What is the purpose behind the Toilet Theme Park in South Korea?

The Toilet Theme Park in Suwon, South Korea, was created in honor of the former mayor who worked to improve public toilets and sanitation. The park features toilet-themed art and displays documenting global restroom culture.

What makes the Prada Marfa store in Texas unique?

Prada Marfa is an art installation located in the Texas desert. It is designed to resemble a luxury store but has no door, and it displays shoes and purses as a part of the art piece rather than functioning as a traditional store.

What is the significance of Sabah Al-Ahmad Sea City in Kuwait?

Sabah Al-Ahmad Sea City is a large-scale engineering project with 120 miles of artificial shoreline and human-made islands, offering access to the sea and luxury living in a desert landscape.

What is Electric Ladyland, and what makes it special?

Electric Ladyland is the world's first museum of fluorescent art, located in Amsterdam. It features glowing sculptures, naturally luminescent rocks, and paintings that shift color under UV light, accompanied by a psychedelic soundtrack.

Why is the Paper House in Massachusetts notable?

The Paper House in Massachusetts is an entire home built from newspapers, including the furniture. It took over 20 years to construct and was created by Ellis F. Stedman, who invented the machine for making paper clips.

What is the Dead Marsh in Namibia, and why is it unique?

The Dead Marsh in Namibia is a sparse forest of skeleton trees that have remained intact for over 600 years due to the dry climate and lack of humidity, creating a haunting, frozen-in-time landscape.

What unusual attraction can visitors experience in Deshnacht, India?

In Deshnacht, India, visitors can experience a town where over 20,000 rats are considered sacred and are protected by the locals. These rats have lived in the town for centuries and are seen as symbols of good fortune.