Travel

March 27, 2026

United Airlines To Offer ‘Relax Row’ That Turns Economy Seats Into a Bed for Long Flights

Air travel can be uncomfortable, particularly when you have to spend several hours in cramped economy seats. Hoping to offer an alternative to those who would like to lie down without splurging on a first-class ticket, United Airlines has introduced Relax Row. In this new concept, three contiguous seats can be turned into a bed for long-haul flights.

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January 16, 2026

Natural Rock Formations Look Like Giant Whales Swimming Through a Forest in Thailand

Deep in northeastern Thailand, an unexpected natural wonder rises above the forest canopy. At first glance, the massive stone shapes look almost alive. Known as Hin Sam Wan, or Three Whale Rock, these 75-million-year-old sandstone formations resemble a family of whales gliding through a sea of trees. From the right vantage point, the illusion feels almost surreal. As a result, the site has captured the attention of travelers, photographers, and geology enthusiasts alike.

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December 26, 2025

Book of Kells Experience Blends History and Technology To Celebrate the Illuminated Manuscript

Copying a book in the Middle Ages and the Early Renaissance was a laborious process. This was before the advent of movable type, so any text would need to be copied word for word onto blank pages. Some manuscripts were just that—words and nothing else—but others went well beyond text and featured intricately adorned pages of illustrations and illuminations (decorations). These treasured books were aptly called illuminated manuscripts.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.