WORLD’S COOLEST Top 20 Floating Homes of 2025!

WORLD’S COOLEST Top 20 Floating Homes of 2025!

What’s up, travelers? Welcome back to Map 
Travels, your favorite passport powered pit stop for the craziest travel content on the 
internet. If you thought you’ve seen all the strange travel destinations out there, buckle up, 
folks, cuz today we’re taking you on a wild ride to the top 20 strangest places people actually 
live in. And I ain’t talking Airbnb weird. Nah, I’m talking full-time residents. Light 
bill paid. Wild hooked up in places so bizarre even GPS be like, “You sure you want 
to go here?” These are the kinds of homes you only see when you’re backpacking across Europe, 
island hopping in Asia, or deep in the Amazon, wondering how your Google Maps got you into this 
mess. So, if you love discovering unusual travel spots, remote villages, weird architecture, or 
just want to see how people survive in a plane, on a cliff, or inside a cube, this one’s for 
you. But before we take off, hit that subscribe button like you’re slapping a mosquito in the 
jungle. We’re on the road to 1,000 subscribers, and you can help fuel this travel train. It’s 
the best way to keep this channel alive and keep these wild adventures coming. All right, globe 
trotters, grab your backpack, charge your camera, and get ready. Let’s explore the top 20 strangest 
places people actually call home only here on Map Travels. Let’s get into it. At number 20, we have 
Bwan Spheres. Picture the Jetsons crashing into Hobbitan. These concrete golf balls pop out 
of the Dutch suburbs like somebody planted a melon crop and forgot to harvest. Three cramped 
levels. Bedroom bunker down low. Shower capsule in the middle. Living room up top where you can 
smack your head on the ceiling while streaming Netflix. Windows more like port holes on the 
Starship Enterprise. Energy bills higher than Snoop Dog on karaoke night. Yet residents swear 
they’d never leave because the canal pads outside look like a postcard and the neighbors can’t peek 
in unless they own a drone. Modernist dream or claustrophobic nightmare? You decide, but cough up 
a mortgage big enough to stuff a tulip field. At number 19 here, we’ll have Purple Island Banwell 
and Bakji, South Korea. Ever spill grape soda on your shirt? The whole island did that on purpose. 
Lavender grows wild, so locals painted 400 houses, lamposts, even the dog sweaters pure ultraviolet. 
Tourist rule, wear purple or feel like a black and white TV. Even the rice comes violet. Looks like 
Thanos’s breakfast bowl. They flipped the place in 2015 to shake off economic gloom. Now influencers 
cue for selfies like it’s Wonka’s second factory. Great vibe until you realize repainting season 
is a full body workout. Sunble bleaching real enemy. But hey, if you love Prince Grimace or BTS 
deep cuts, this is your color saturated paradise. Here at number 18, the Skinny House by Irwinorm 
Austria. 7 m tall, barely wider than a pizza box. One person with broad shoulders can block the 
hallway like a stuck cork. Artist Irwin Worm said, “Why waste square footage when you can 
weaponize discomfort?” Bedrooms stack like shoe boxes. Bathrooms of vertical slip and 
slide and the living room resembles an elevator that forgot the doors. Decor IKEA for elves. 
Good news, vacuuming takes 3 minutes. Bad news, Thanksgiving invites nobody. Step outside sideways 
or you’re wedged forever. Yet design nerds pay top euro just to spend a night pretending their 
data stored on a thumb drive. Minimalist flex or architectural prank. Either way, hope you’re not 
claustrophobic. We at number 17 now. Toraya boat, Suluesi, Indonesia. Imagine Viking long ships 
crash landed in the jungle and locals said in quote, “Cool. Let’s live underneath.” The giant 
saddleback roofs curve to the sky. Bragging rights measured in water. Buffalo horns nailed 
out front. More horns, bigger baller. Inside, dark window stingy halls smelling of incense 
and history. These 400 years old communal houses double as ceremonial spaces where ancestors 
hang out, literally. Coffins rest above the living quarters until grand funeral season. Weatherproof. 
Oh yeah. Typhoon winds bounce off like a bad Wi-Fi signals. Walk between rows of boat roofs at dusk 
and you’ll feel time travel whiplash wondering if Mona and Game of Thrones merged in one episode. 
At number 16, Boeing 7 to7 house Oregon USA Bruce Campbell. No, not the chainsaw guy bought a 
decommissioned 727, parked it in the forest, gutted the seats and called it home. Cockpits is 
reading nook. Original lavatory stays for in quote authenticity. Turbulence optional solar panels 
on the wings. Spiral staircase through the cargo bay. Noise insulation. Tinking karaoke every 
time rain hits, but utility bills almost zero. Neighbors freak out when they glimpse landing 
lights amid pine trees. Like Bigfoot got a pilot license. TSA ain’t invited. Shoes stay on. Best 
part, if property taxes spike, he can technically tow the whole thing down the highway. Talk about 
a mobile home with jet engines. Here at number 15, Coober Petty Underground Sooth Australia surface 
temps roast you like a rotisserie kangaroo so the locals mined opals then moved into the holes 
they dug. Underground dugouts stay a cool 23C year round. AC is just being alive. Kitchens carved 
from sandstone look like Flintston’s Airbnb with Wi-Fi. Above ground, only chimneys, antennas, and 
the occasional exhausted tourist hat poke out. Downstairs, folks run churches, bars, even an art 
gallery because nothing says sophistication like sipping Shiraz in a cave. Sunlight deficiency. 
Drive to the golf course at midnight. Yes, midnight using glowing balls. Cooper petty proof 
Australians see a hellscape and say, “No worries, mate. Let’s tunnel.” Was this video helpful? 
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I guess you wouldn’t want to miss this. At number 14, we have Adalier Cliff Village, Sichuan. China 
kids here don’t ride a bus. They scale a steel ladder clinging 800 m up a vertical cliff 2556 
steps of pure leg day. Government finally upgraded from rickety vines after viral photos made the 
internet clutch pearls. Some families relocated below. Others stayed to monetize the view. Home 
stays with panoramic vertigo. Yak jerky at cloud level. Even Amazon drones get altitude sickness. 
School attendance perfect. Skip class and the descent might kill you. Cliff Village shows. Rural 
grit meets tourism hustle. Safety harnesses now optional merch. If your Fitbit needs a scandalous 
spike, this is your next vacation. At number 13, mirror cube horids, Sweden treehouse ninjavanished 
into the forest via mirrored walls reflecting birch trunks and moose photobombs. Six-sided 
cube, 50 square ft inside, just enough for a bed, toilet, and existential reflection. Designers 
coated glass with ultraviolet film so birds don’t kicazi pea approved. In winter, auroras 
swirl around like neon screen sever. You may forget where the door is. Good luck after midnight 
bathroom runs for Instagram. # Where am I? Guests whisper so wildlife won’t notice the shiny board 
cube among the pines. If you’ve ever wanted to disappear without deleting social media, this is 
your jam. At number 12 is Las Vegas Storm Drain Tunnels, Nevada, USA, 25 ft beneath the strips 
neon lies 600 km of concrete veins built for flash floods but hijacked by 2,000 mole people. 
They decorate with discarded casino carpets and broken slot machines. Dreaming jackpots that 
never surfaced. Flood season turns corridors into rivers. Everything they own can’t weigh. More 
than a getaway sprint. Volunteers bring food. Cops bring flashlights. Above ground. Billiondollar 
Bellagio fountains dance. Below folks dodge roaches and rumors of alligators. Vegas sells 
fantasy, but reality drips through these tunnels where the house. At number 11, Ponttovecio Bridge 
Homes, Florence, Italy. Medieval architect said, “Why let Prime Riverfront go to waste? Build shops 
on the bridge. Originally, butcher’s blood dripped into the Arno.” Yum. Later swapped for jewelers 
so tourists could sparkle. Houses sprout like barnacles along both sides. At night, shutters 
open. Artisans gossip across the water like balcony to balcony sitcoms. No cars cobblestones 
only. Every morning, deliveries arrive by scooter convoy. Every evening, couples lock padlocks of 
eternal love until city workers cut them off. Rent, arm, leg, and maybe a pinky ring. Yet 
standing midspan at sunset, you feel Florence flex 700 years of still got it. At number 10, 
Casa Dupeato Flintstones House Faith, Portugal. Four colossal boulders plus concrete mortar equals 
stone age chic. Owner wanted touch-free retreat. No electricity, but bulletproof windows 
cuz curious tourists kept peeping. Inside, fireplace carved from granite. Rockolid couch 
cushions literally. Swimming pool dug between stones catches rainwater. Skinny dip among frogs 
if you dare. Locals nicknamed it Hobbit Hulk home. When drones buzz overhead, the hermit inside waves 
his club. Or maybe just a broom. Built in 1974, yet feels 10 OBC. Proving you can live off-rid and 
still trend on Tik Tok. You want more hidden gems, budget escapes, and real travel advice? Subscribe 
to Mapped Travel and explore weekly. Moving down to number nine, Makoko Floating Slum, Lagos, 
Nigeria. Imagine a city on stilts where streets are canals, classrooms float, and rooftops double 
as drying racks for catfish. 200,000 residents, road dugout, canoes, past shacks, stitched from 
scrap wood, and optimism. Government calls it illegal, but tax collectors still find their 
way naturally. Sanitation. Let’s say you don’t swim with your mouth open. Kids learn to paddle 
before they walk. GPS laughs and gives up. Yet, Makoko thrums with music, markets, and 
resilience thicker than the lagoon water. Proof humanity builds castles even if they’re 
built on tides and tenacity. At number eight, parkour pyramid residences cunning, China. Three 
terrace towers stacked like Jenga after espresso shots. 18 story main block flanked by two 12story 
sidekicks inspired by rice patties and free running culture so teenagers leap staircases while 
grandparents clutch railings. Facades covered with planters good for air quality. Better for spying 
neighbors herb gardens. Privacy non-existent. Drop a dumpling over your balcony and it lands 
in somebody. Teacup eight floors down. Residents gripe. Architects gloat. Tourists selfie. 
It’s part eutotopia, part human ant farm. 10% social media gold. And here at number seven, 
sinking Tuvalu Pacific Ocean. 11,000 citizens. Highest ground 3 m above sea level. Ocean looks 
at Tuvalu like a buffet invitation. Ministers even addressed a knee deep in water. Talk about making 
a point. Wealthy neighbors offer relocation land, but islanders reply, “We ain’t climate refugees 
yet.” They plant mangroves, build seaw walls, launch under sea cables for e-commerce. National 
export. Your next double quotes.tv domain license. Visit now. Earn bragging rights. I vacationed on a 
nation vanishing slower than my crypto wallet. At number six, we have Campenluang Stilt Village 
tunnel sap Cambodia. Homes ride piggyback on nameter stilts. During dry season, villagers play 
volleyball under their living rooms. Wet season, first floor floods become instant catfish farms. 
Everyday chores, school, grocery, neighbor gossip happen by boat. No plumbing, limited power, yet 
karaoke machines blare. Off car batteries, water doubles as bathtub and highway. Ecofriendliness 
meets eoli risk. Still, sunsets paint the lake gold, and tourists pay good money to photograph 
what locals call Tuesday. Resilience floats here, literally and metaphorically. Was this video 
helpful? Subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss a travel tip. At number five, launch 
your buy in Swalbar, Norway. Welcome to the town where you can’t die easily. Burials ban cause 
perafrost spits the bodies back. Sun disappears November through January. returns for a four-month 
all-nighter. Residents lock doors but leave rifles outside grocery store. Polar bear protocol. Taxes 
low. Beer expensive. Friendships forged fast in 40 below blizzards. Scientists study climate. 
Influencers chase auroras. Coal miners linger like ghosts of industry. Immigration almost 
open. Just find a job and promise not to bring mosquitoes. Arctic living equal parts Instagram 
magic and frostbite reality. At number four, Moroca underwater suite mall dives two stories. 
Penthouse sund deck above master bedroom 5 m under the Indian Ocean. Glass dome makes Nemo your 
nightlight while reef sharks photobomb your pillow selfies. Price tag about the GDP of a small 
island. Room service arrives by elevator. Wi-Fi signal swims in case of leak. You’ve got scuba 
emergency exits. Talk about wet wakeup call. Honeymoon here and every other vacation feels like 
Motel 6. Luxury so extra. Poseidon charges you rent. At number three, reactor rotating house. 
Hudson Valley, USA. Architect duo stuck a 44 ft spinning cube on a pivot. Wind, rain, even 
occupants footsteps tilt floors into abstract art. Two people moved in for 5 days. Relationship 
counseling included cooking breakfast while your skillet slowly drifts downhill. Comedy gold. Whole 
project questions. What is home? Answer: Dizzying. Spectators stood outside placing bets on which 
side would face them next. Energy consumption minimal. Motion sickness maximal. Real estate 
listing should read, “Open concept 360° views. Bring dramine.” At number two, Guacina Oasis, 
Peru, 100 residents, one emerald lagoon and sand dunes taller than downtown skyscrapers. Locals 
claim a mermaid lives beneath. Skeptics say it’s a marketing ploy. Either way, paddleboats rent by 
the hour. Sunset turns dunes into Mars. Tourists surf like snowboards. Wipeouts guaranteed. Water 
level drops yearly. Residents truck in H2O like desert Door Dash. Yet night life pops with pisco 
sour and reggae beats echoing off dunes. Paradise for adrenaline junkies and people who hate grass. 
At our top number one out of 20, we present you Habitat 67 Montreal, Canada architect Moshe Safi 
took 354 prefabricated boxes, Lego stacked them into 148 apartments with roof gardens, river 
views, and zero cookie cutter vibes. Built for Expo 67, still looks futuristic. Each unit floats, 
bridges, or dangles. Moving furniture requires cranes and courage. Community vibe. Everyone knows 
each other cuz hallways are mazes. Rent not cheap, but you’re buying bragging rights and brutalist 
legend. Habitat 67 says, “Highident density doesn’t have to mean soul sucking.” Also says, 
“Don’t drop that sofa off the balcony.” And there you have it, folks. 20 of the strangest, weirdest, 
most I can’t believe they live their places from all around the world. From people chilling 
underground like they in a fallout shelter to folks sleeping in airplanes like they missed the 
landing. The world of travel is wild. Y’all, this just goes to show travel ain’t just about beaches 
and landmarks. Nah. Sometimes the real gems are the weird little corners where people actually 
live, breathe, cook dinner, and argue about what’s for breakfast. So, if you love discovering offbeat 
travel destinations, hidden gems, or you just want to tell your friends, “Yo, I saw a dude living in 
a boat house on a mountain,” this is the place to be. Now, do me a favor. Actually, do yourself a 
favor and hit that subscribe button. It’s free, it’s fast, and it helps us keep exploring this 
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below. Which of these places would you actually live in? And which one made you say, “Nope, 
not today, Satan.” Thanks for riding with us, Globe Trotters. This has been Map Travels, 
and we’ll catch you next time somewhere out there on the road less traveled or floating 
on a house in the middle of a lake. Peace.

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00:00 – Intro
01:08 – #20. Bolwoningen Spheres – Netherlands
01:54 – #19. Purple Island (Banwol & Bakji) – South Korea
02:40 – #18. The Skinny House by Erwin Wurm – Austria
03:28 – #17. Toraja Boat-Roof Village – Sulawesi, Indonesia
04:20 – #16. Boeing 727 House – Oregon, USA (Bruce Campbell)
05:04 – #15. Coober Pedy Underground – South Australia
06:01 – #14. Atuleer (Cliff Village) – Sichuan, China
06:48 – #13. Mirrorcube – Harads, Sweden
07:32 – #12. Is Las Vegas Storm‑Drain Tunnels — Nevada, USA
08:14 – #11. Ponte Vecchio, Bridge Homes – Florence, Italy
08:55 – #10. Casa do Penedo (Flintstones House) – Portugal
09:47 – #9. Makoko Floating Slum – Lagos, Nigeria
10:30 – #8. Parkour Pyramid Residences – Kunming, China
11:10 – #7. Sinking Tuvalu – Pacific Ocean
11:48 – #6. Kampong Luang Stilt Village – Tonlé Sap, Cambodia
12:32 – #5. Longyearbyen – Svalbard, Norway
13:14 – #4. Muraka Underwater Suite — Maldives
13:47 – #3. Reactor Rotating House – Hudson Valley, USA
14:28 – #2. Huacachina Oasis – Peru
14:03 – #1. Habitat 67 – Montreal, Canada
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