wildlife and nature
Unesco unveils new World Heritage sites for 2023Sep 28, 2023 • 5 min read
Spanning five continents, the newest entries on Unesco’s list of World Heritage sites celebrate natural treasures and human ingenuity.
Architecture
architectureRetro-cool: how Australia’s Gold Coast is embracing a Palm Springs vibeJul 17, 2023 • 4 min read
Australia’s Gold Coast is hot for a retro-cool aesthetic. Here’s all you need to know about this mid-century-modern moment.
architectureItaly's most-visited site is now charging visitors a small entry feeJul 7, 2023 • 2 min read
For years visitors had the privilege of exploring the iconic temple for free.
art and cultureMarie Antoinette’s rooms at Versailles will reopen in June. Here's what you can see insideJun 1, 2023 • 3 min read
After a painstaking renovation, Marie Antoinette’s private chambers at the Château de Versailles reopen to the public on June 20.
architectureWhy this public toilet in Paris is worth the €2 entry feeMar 3, 2023 • 4 min read
There are public toilets, and then there’s the Lavatory Madeleine in Paris, an art nouveau beauty that’s just reopened after a stunning renovation.
architectureWorld Capital of Architecture: see why Copenhagen's design is worth traveling for in 2023Feb 15, 2023 • 4 min read
This Unesco designation means an already architecturally fabulous city will have a packed calendar of design-related tours, exhibitions and events.
hikingDo you have what it takes to cross the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge?May 30, 2022 • 2 min read
Test your fears at Sky Bridge 721, the thrilling new Czech Republic footbridge that now ranks as the world's longest.
art and cultureOne of Venice's most iconic landmarks opens to visitors for the first time in 500 yearsApr 19, 2022 • 3 min read
A Renaissance-era landmark in Venice is now open to the public for the first time, following a five-year renovation.
art and cultureAustralia's newest museum is set to shake up Sydney's art sceneMar 30, 2022 • 3 min read
The Sydney Modern Project is the Art Gallery of New South Wales' (AGNSW) new museum for contemporary art.
architectureThis floating tree house in Sweden surrounded by bird boxes is not your average hotel roomMar 24, 2022 • 2 min read
Swedish Lapland's fanciful Treehotel is branching out with a new room that's surrounded by 350 bird boxes and suspended above the trees.
cyclingFlorida's iconic 100-year-old Seven Mile Bridge reopens to cyclists and walkersMar 23, 2022 • 4 min read
After a years-long $44 million restoration, a Florida landmark has reopened for sunrises, sunsets and one of best photo ops in the state.
art and cultureA new way to see Bologna's porticoes, one of Italy's newest Unesco World Heritage sitesFeb 11, 2022 • 4 min read
Get a closer look at Italy's newest Unesco site: Bologna's centuries-old porticoes that canvas the historic city center.
architectureAfter years under wraps, Big Ben's new face is finally unveiledDec 2, 2021 • 2 min read
The iconic London attraction has a new look for the new year.
architectureOslo's new Munch museum is ready to welcome visitors in its dramatic waterfront homeOct 28, 2021 • 3 min read
It's the world's largest collection devoted to a single artist and one of the most anticipated museum openings of the year.
historyThe Colosseum's secret network of underground tunnels is open to the public for the first timeJun 29, 2021 • 3 min read
The ancient underground tunnels of Rome's famed Colosseum have opened to the public for the first time.
historySeize a rare chance to stay in this Gaudí masterpiece in BarcelonaJun 21, 2021 • 2 min read
Casa Vicens, one of Antoni Gaudí's earliest architectural works, is opening to guests for one night only through Airbnb.
architectureUNESCO World Heritage site in Denmark hits new heights with this viewing towerApr 15, 2021 • 1 min read
The Marsh Tower will rise 25 meters above the flat marsh lands, giving panoramic views from its viewing platform.
architectureLondon is building a panoramic hill to bring visitors back to the city centerFeb 19, 2021 • 2 min read
A temporary installation will be constructed in central London to provide visitors with a new perspective on Hyde Park.
architectureIs this pop-up ‘vertical theater’ in the UK the future of performance venues?Feb 1, 2021 • 2 min read
The Vertical Theatre has been designed to give a much-needed boost to the struggling live entertainment industry.
architectureParis may get a city beach at the heart of Champs Elysées under new makeover plansJan 12, 2021 • 2 min read
There are plans to revitalise Paris' famous Champs-Élysées with plans to make it more pedestrian-friendly with exciting new attractions, including a…
wildlife and natureThis former Shanghai airport has been turned into a beautiful parkJan 11, 2021 • 2 min read
Xuhui Runway Park has been built on Shanghai's only civilian airport as part of an urban revitalization project.
artNew York's famed Penn Station has a new hall full of beautiful public artJan 5, 2021 • 2 min read
The newly-opened Moynihan Train Hall in New York City contains contemporary art and architectural features.