Travel

July 5, 2019

This Unusual Subway Station Entrance in Frankfurt Looks Like a Tram Crashing into the Sidewalk

Subway stations aren’t usually go-to spots to see cool architecture, but many cities around the world make commuting more enjoyable by turning their transit hubs into works of art. While the best design is usually seen underground, an unusual subway entrance in Frankfurt, Germany brings artistic architecture to street level. Located in the city center, the Bockenheimer Warte subway entrance looks like an old tram car crashing into the concrete sidewalk.

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July 3, 2019

Mesmerizing Chinese Tea Ceremony Combines Kung Fu Moves with a Long-Spouted Teapot

There is an art to tea. You might imagine this artistry as being expressed in the blend of the leaves or through the tools in which a cup of it is prepared, but in the Sichuan province of China, there is a performative aspect to enjoying the drink that fuses it with martial art moves. Called kung fu tea or long spout tea performance, it incorporates these movements into how the tea is poured.

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June 21, 2019

5 Must-See Museums in Paris (That Aren’t The Louvre or Musée d’Orsay)

Planning a trip to Paris? If so, you've likely come across countless lists of the capital city's must-see museums. While these resources can be helpful, they often feature very little variety, with the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, and other mainstream museums seemingly always at the top. These popular sites, however, are not all that Paris has to offer. In fact, some of the city's best museums can be found a bit off the beaten track.

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June 11, 2019

This 16th-Century Italian Church Is Built into the Side of a Cliff

Nestled into the side of a cliff in northern Italy, the Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona is a breathtaking tribute to the lengths man will go to in order to contemplate life and religion in peace. Located near Lake Garda on Mount Baldo, the church seems to float in mid-air thanks to its location on a thin shelf of rock that juts from the cliff.

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