Santa Cruz del Islote is a tiny coral island, and one of the smallest, in the archipelago of San Bernardo off the coast of Colombia. It is only 2.4 acre in size, yet, it’s home to 1,200 people. Continue reading
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The Alpine Shelter ‘Bivak Na Prehodavcih’
Slovenian architect’s office Premica Architects rebuilt a former bunker from World War I into a cozy mountainside retreat. Continue reading
Crystal Mill: The River Shack That Helped Colorado Ore Miners
The Crystal Mill or historically known as the Sheep Mountain Mill, is one of the most beautiful, picturesque and reputed to be the most photographed area in Colorado state. It’s located above the Crystal River in Crystal, Colorado, between the towns of Glenwood Springs and Aspen on Highway 82, seven miles southeast of Marble. Continue reading
The Brown Dog Affair
The new Brown Dog statue, by Nicola Hicks, at Battersea Park.
In a secluded spot near the Old English Garden, in London’s Battersea Park, is a small bronze statue of a terrier. The statue was erected in 1985, but the one that it replaced Continue reading
Getty Images Photojournalism Grants
A selection of work by four photojournalists who have won grants of $10,000 and editorial support from the agency
“Chasing Winter” by Katie Orlinksy. Orlinsky’s project examines the effects of climate change in Alaska. Continue reading
Interview With Nikola Tesla From 1899 Reveals His Extraordinary Personality
Very interesting interview Nikola Tesla and John Smith in which he said: Everything is the Light. In one of its rays is the fate of nations, each nation has its own ray in that great light source, which we see as the Sun. And remember: no one man that existed did not die. Continue reading
10 Glamping Destinations For People Who Want to Go Camping But Need The Luxuries of a Hotel
Let’s face it, camping isn’t for everyone. From bugs to the lack of plumbing to sleeping on the hard ground, it isn’t exactly a luxury experience. Or at least it didn’t use to be, but glamorous camping, also known as “glamping” is becoming a huge trend in the travel world. Continue reading
The Story Of A Ship
One sunny day a cruise ship that was created to be unsinkable took it’s first cruise. The ship was full of passengers, from billionaires, millionaires, businessmen, celebrities and professionals. The ship is carrying those valuable persons. Person’s with pride and attainment. Well since the ship was created and dubbed as unsinkable it is carrying it’s pride and elegance as well. Continue reading
Lake Resia, Italy
Since Roman times, the towns of Graun and Reschen high in the Alps near the Italian-Swiss border had been occupied. But in 1939, the local power company drew up plans for a dam that would give the area plenty of seasonal electricity but create an artificial lake that would unify two natural lakes and submerge the towns in the valley between them. Continue reading