SECRET POOL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT

HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers. The 11x5ft pool, located in south-eastern California, was built by Austrian visual artist Alfredo Barsuglia. The free retreat includes a solar-powered filter and chlorination system, but visitors face a challenge if they want to take a dip.

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ABANDONED PLAZA HOTEL

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GRAND PRIX-INSPIRED ESPRESSO MACHINE

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STREET FIGHTER CRAZE SPREADS TO LONDON

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INDONESIAN TRIBE UNTOUCHED BY MODERN LIFE

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BURSTING FIREWORKS

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ANGRY GIRAFFE DESTROYS BIKE

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STUNNING ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE

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