Chefchaouen | Majestic Blue City of Morocco (27 pics)

Majestic Blue City of Morocco, Medina Chefchaouen — The Chefchaouen is a pretty little town of about 40,000 resident was founded in 1471 by Mulay Alí Ben Rachid and located in northeastern Morocco near the Mediterranean Sea. Beyond its picturesque stands for an obvious reason, the blue color that floods the city from end to end. Houses, courtyards, walls, shops, streets, roads, all have this blue color of the Mediterranean sea. And this is why Chefchaouen is such a popular tourist destination for photography with its wonderful and panoramic view of the Hispanic flavored town of blue and white washed houses with tiny balconies, tiled roofs and patios embellished with citrus trees and the majestic views of the Rif Mountain.

Go Green | Traditional Grass Roofs of Norway (21 pics)

Go Green - Traditional Grass Roofs of Norway — Grass roofs or Sod roofs are common on the Faroe Islands, west of Norway. These roofs have begun to reappear as an alternative to modern materials. For hundreds of years houses in Norway have been covered with turf. And they come in different varieties. Some are bright green and almost velvety, others are golden and look like they’re growing wheat or oats. A number of turf roofs have flowers mixed in with the grass, and a few have small trees. The advantages of turf roofs are many. They are very heavy, so they help to stabilize the house. They create grass roofs which are eco friendly and give a great insulation for cold climate, noise and are long lasting.