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July 17, 2020

Picturesque Bridge in China Creates Serenely Symmetrical Reflection in Water

If you look at this photo and start humming Simon and Garfunkel, no one would blame you. This picturesque bridge, which is located in south Sichuan, is a beautifully constructed piece of architecture that marries form and function. It is part of the Mount Emei Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes the world’s largest Buddha.

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July 11, 2020

Photos of Abandoned Churches Display the Decadent Beauty Left Behind in Ruins

Some photographers take pleasure in capturing pristine environments.

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July 10, 2020

Amazing Home Renovation Transforms a Dusty Attic Into a Lavish Walk-In Closet

Many of us wish we had more closet space.

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June 28, 2020

IKEA Unveils ‘Home of Tomorrow’ to Inspire Sustainability as a Plant-Filled Urban Oasis

IKEA is looking toward the future with a fresh home design. Located in a 120-year-old abandoned building in Poland, the IKEA Home of Tomorrow is an innovative look at city living. Through the incorporation of nature, the team behind the design is teaching the public how to live more sustainably in a zero-waste environment.

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June 23, 2020

Luxurious Geothermal Pools Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean Set to Open in Iceland

Just outside of Reykjavík, a new travel experience will allow visitors to indulge in some relaxation while taking in the...

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June 21, 2020

6 Prefab Shed Makers Crafting Chic Modern Architecture for Your Backyard

Adding on to your home doesn’t have to mean putting a room (or rooms)

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Nomadic Couple Transforms Ordinary School Bus Into Chic Tiny Home on Wheels

Life on the open road sounds tempting to many of us; and, for some people, the call is just too great to leave unanswered. Tyler Hjorting and Lexi O’Brien are one couple who left California–where they were shelling out too much in rent—and made the transition to nomadic living in a converted school bus, aka a skoolie, on a full-time basis.

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June 16, 2020

People Are Installing “Sand Pools” in Their Backyard to Bring the Beach to Them

Wish you could bring the beauty of the beach to your own backyard? Now you can!

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June 14, 2020

Travel Photographer Documents Dazzling Ceilings of Uzbekistan’s Palaces and Mosques [Interview]

London-based travel photographer Christopher Wilton-Steer invites you to take a virtual journey to the heart of Central Asia.

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June 12, 2020

You Can Livestream the Summer Solstice From Stonehenge for the First Time Ever

One of the first landmarks of the ancient world to stump modern-day researchers is Stonehenge. This remarkable site full of mystery even has a slew of creation conspiracies involving aliens. Travelers from all over have surrounded and studied the unique stone structure since it was first discovered in the 17th century by John Aubrey, but it is most visited during a specific event—the summer solstice.

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June 9, 2020

These Wavy Brick Walls Found Across England Use Fewer Bricks Than Straight Walls

Sometimes a straight line isn’t best. Take a brick wall, for instance.

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June 7, 2020

Photographer Reveals What Historic Theaters Look Like From a Performer’s Perspective [Interview]

Photographer Richard Silver has traveled the world photographing famous landmarks and iconic interiors.

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