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Sculpture by the Sea has covered Sydney’s beaches in artOct 24, 2018 • 0 min read
Right now, travellers in Sydney can hit the beach for more than just a swim, as the annual Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi exhibition is on. The three-week…
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- photographyWinners of the Landscape Photographer of the Year 2018
Oct 16, 2018 • 2 min read
The winning images from the Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition 2018 have been unveiled, with the final selection showing the breathtaking…
wildlife and natureThe world's walking routes with the most traffic on InstagramOct 15, 2018 • 4 min read
Going on a hike when travelling allows us to experience a destination from a different perspective – you get close to nature and fauna of the region, and…
- wildlife and natureVisual artist makes Earth look like a sci-fi universe
Oct 10, 2018 • 1 min read
It’s remarkable what a small flip of perspective can do – one slightly different point of view, and suddenly we see landscapes that we never imagined. That’s…
beachesWhy you may start to see Scotland's Shetland Islands in a new lightOct 9, 2018 • 1 min read
Scotland’s remote Shetland Islands retain a certain mystique thanks to their subarctic location and Viking history, but a new law may help more people…
wildlife and natureAmur leopards in the wild have been brought back from the brink of extinctionOct 8, 2018 • 1 min read
The critically-endangered Amur leopards were almost extinct only 20 years ago, but according to Russia’s environmental protection authorities their number…
sustainable travelThailand’s most famous beach is now closed indefinitelyOct 3, 2018 • 1 min read
Thailand isn’t short on idyllic beaches but one in particular probably springs to mind. Maya Bay on Koh Phi Phi was the setting for The Beach starring…
- wildlife and natureWildlife Photographer of the Year finalists
Sep 26, 2018 • 1 min read
The Natural History Museum of London has just released the finalists for this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, which “challenge us to…
wildlife and natureHike through Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia on a new long-distance trailSep 19, 2018 • 1 min read
For lovers of the great outdoors, there is a new long-distance, multi-country hiking trail in the Balkans region. Called the High Scardus Trail, the 495km…
- wildlife and natureDogs up close exploring the Arctic
Sep 19, 2018 • 1 min read
Dogs are a treasure to us all always, and even more so when they’re bravely exploring the Arctic regions of our planet like they do in Alicja Zmysłowska’s…
- photographyExplore the soft light of Greenland
Sep 17, 2018 • 1 min read
It’s undeniable that the Arctic, with its long polar nights and bright midnight suns, has an irresistible charm that draws us in, either by daydreaming or by…
- photographyThe world's most incredible homes in photos
Sep 6, 2018 • 1 min read
The World Architecture Festival is the "biggest architectural awards programme," as they themselves put it. Each year, they collect entries from around…
photographyWorkhouses, crypts and sanatoriums: a glimpse at abandoned New YorkSep 5, 2018 • 2 min read
There are many sides to New York City, from its iconic landmarks and must-see tourist hot spots to the hidden, hyper-local spots huddled throughout the…
wildlife and natureThis army veteran is walking the entire coastline of the UK for charitySep 5, 2018 • 2 min read
Former British Army man Christian Lewis is on a mission; to walk the entire coastline of the United Kingdom while raising money (and awareness) for a…
- wildlife and natureThe Salar de Uyuni through a pastel lens
Sep 4, 2018 • 1 min read
The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the world’s largest salt flat, born out of prehistoric lakes. It covers more than 10,000 square kilometres and sits at 3656…
- photographyThe wild beauty of Kyrgyzstan
Aug 31, 2018 • 1 min read
“You know that feeling when you see untouched beauty? Crazy mountains with open valleys? It triggers you somehow,” says Dutch photographer Albert Dros. That’s…
wildlife and natureWalk in the steps of Christopher Robin at the real-life Hundred Acre WoodAug 30, 2018 • 2 min read
With this summer’s Christopher Robin, released by Disney, and last year’s Goodbye Christopher Robin, produced by Fox Pictures, it looks like the Winnie…
- photographyThe Ghost Festival in Eastern Asia
Aug 29, 2018 • 0 min read
In August, Buddhist and Taoist believers in Eastern Asia celebrate the Ghost Festival, a day where ghosts and spirits come out of the lower realm and walk the…
- photographyPhotographer captures Tokyo at night
Aug 27, 2018 • 1 min read
Half-Scottish half-Chinese photographer Liam Wong likes to “capture moments after midnight and turn them into the surreal”. He works as a video game art…
- photographyBeautiful doors from around the world
Aug 24, 2018 • 0 min read
“As primal and essential architectural elements, doors are symbols of the unknown, discovery, hospitality and passage. They inspire, they amaze and encourage…
- wildlife and natureThe best cities in the US for outdoor space
Aug 22, 2018 • 0 min read
If you’re looking for the cities with most green spaces in the United States, then a new report by Pots Planets & More will give you all the answers you…
- public transportThe world's most beautiful metro stations
Aug 20, 2018 • 1 min read
Not all metro trips have to be less-than-pleasant experiences. A station that is literally a masterpiece of art and architecture, for example, might help you…