Mark Leek is a self-taught Dutch photographer currently based in the city of Hoorn in the northwest part of The Netherlands. Mark works as a head of a school for special educational needs. He shoots a lot of travel, nature and street photography. Continue reading
The secret is out for Milan, London, Paris or Barcelona, but Europe has a plethora of destinations that you may not have considered visiting before. Here are 11 lesser-known European towns you should visit… like, right now. Continue reading
Artist and educator Jill Bliss lives on a small island in the Salish Sea, an intricate network of coastal waterways that stretches from British Columbia to the Pacific Northwest. Continue reading
Located in the Caribbean just off the coast of Belize, Bird Island is a secluded off-grid paradise. The private island is just a 20-minute boat ride from the mainland, which is included in your stay. Continue reading
With 11,050 feet of sandy beaches and rocky coastlines, Hope Island is a miniature slice of Maine. The 86-acre island is just a 25-minute boat ride from Portland and once you’re there there’s no need to leave. Continue reading
Comprised of 20 acres on the Sea of Abaco in the Bahamas, Foot’s Cay Private Island is an ideal private getaway. Spread across the island are a four-suite main house with professional-grade appliances, limestone floors, and a modern aesthetic Continue reading
Emperor Hirohito’s announcement of Japan’s surrender at the end of the Second Word War came as a blessed relief to millions of Japanese who had suffered during the long hostilities, but not everybody was prepared to lay down their arms. Continue reading
This tiny island in the Adriatic Sea, off the coast of Croatia, has been under a lot of attention in recent times. Located in the Sibenik archipelago on the Dalmatian coast, this small island of 1.4 square kilometer is completely covered by a web of dry stone walls. Continue reading
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