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.
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .