A new hotel in Indonesia is trying to nab the title of being the “world’s skinniest.” But its creator says the project isn’t just about trying to set a world record – it’s about getting international attention for the small town he calls home. Ary Indra grew up in Salatiga, Central Java. There, he found an unwanted piece of land, which no one was willing to develop on due to its odd size. It’s now the home of PituRooms, a seven-room hotel (Pitu is Javanese for “seven”) that measures just 2.8 meters (9 feet) wide. It has become my new platform to generate a new type of tourism which involves local communities.”Read the full article at cnn.com

Source: CNN November 24, 2023 13:44 UTC