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Miami opens new art center with boundary-breaking exhibitionsJan 12, 2021 • 2 min read
A groundbreaking immersive art center is set to open in Miami in spring with blockbuster shows, attention-grabbing exhibitions and headline acts.
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festivals and eventsPrimavera Sound trialed a COVID-safe concert in Barcelona without social distancingJan 12, 2021 • 2 min read
Primavera Sound festival have hailed a successful trial held last month, investigating the possibility of holding live music events without social…
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…
hotelsThis Queen’s Gambit-inspired hotel room features chess pieces on the ceilingJan 11, 2021 • 2 min read
A Kentucky hotel has unveiled a Queen's Gambit-inspired hotel room with a chess-piece ceiling where guests can hone their skills.
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.
historyStreet food stall discovered in Pompeii reveals dining habits of Ancient RomansJan 4, 2021 • 2 min read
The current conservation project in Pompeii has unearthed spectacular finds in recent years. The latest discovery is an incredibly well-preserved frescoed…
artTake a walk right through Fort Lauderdale's new eye-catching art installationDec 23, 2020 • 1 min read
The massive public art installation was created by artist Daniel Popper and it will remain on permanent display in Fort Lauderdale.
festivals and eventsWork from a stunning villa in Greece for a month for freeDec 23, 2020 • 2 min read
Fancy a change of scenery? One company is offering a villa in Corfu to be used as a home office for a month.
historyChernobyl is seeking Unesco World Heritage statusDec 23, 2020 • 2 min read
Chernobyl is seeking recognition from Unesco in hopes that being included on the organisation’s World Heritage list will lure more visitors and bring in…
filmWhere to find Wonder Woman 1984's dramatic scenery in real lifeDec 22, 2020 • 3 min read
The superhero blockbuster Christmas movie was filmed in some stunning locations in several countries.
festivals and eventsHow to virtually tour the world's most inspiring festive scenesDec 22, 2020 • 2 min read
A new browser extension takes users across the globe where they can take part in Christmas walks and see light-filled markets.
artBanksy's newest artwork perfectly captures the spirit of 2020Dec 17, 2020 • 1 min read
The world's most famous street artist has left a new artwork that very much sums up the year 2020 has been.
historyYou can watch this year's winter solstice at Stonehenge onlineDec 17, 2020 • 2 min read
The ancient, mystical site has announced that it will livestream its winter solstice celebration for the first time.
festivals and eventsSleep in an epic Times Square Airbnb with Mariah Carey as your hostDec 16, 2020 • 2 min read
Airbnb has set up a luxury geodesic dome under the Times Square Ball in New York City - and the host is Mariah Carey.
architectureSee Tbilisi’s stunning 20th-century architectureDec 16, 2020 • 0 min read
A gallery featuring Tbilisi’s amazing 20th-century architecture.
filmYou can finally have Second Breakfast at HobbitonDec 16, 2020 • 2 min read
The age-old question of, "What about Second Breakfast!?" has been answered, as guests at Hobbiton can now enjoy a spread fit for any hungry Hobbit.
artA major Picasso exhibition is heading to the USDec 15, 2020 • 2 min read
A major Picasso exhibition is coming to the US next year. Organized in partnership with Musée national Picasso-Paris, the exhibition will take place in…
architectureWould you play a match in a skyscraper of tennis courts?Dec 15, 2020 • 2 min read
This proposed design for a skyscraper made of tennis courts sounds uniquely bizarre and extremely fun.
historyExplore the stunning villages and vistas of Southern Italy on this new hiking networkDec 14, 2020 • 2 min read
Initiatives like the Cammino Materano aim to bring recognition to the many areas in Southern Italy that are breathtakingly beautiful but largely unknown.
musicThe National Museum of African American Music will open next monthDec 10, 2020 • 2 min read
After 20 years of planning, the National Museum of African American Music will finally open its doors in January.
fashion and clothingCarrie Bradshaw's Fendi and other iconic handbags are going on show in LondonDec 10, 2020 • 3 min read
Bags: Inside Out is a comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the ultimate accessory and comprises more than 300 items.