Travel

June 4, 2019

5 Things to Do in Chicago for Art and Culture Lovers

Bursting with history and culture, Chicago is one of the United States’ most vibrant cities. So it should come as no surprise that over 50 million people flock to the Windy City each year to soak in all that it has to offer. Filled with greenery, incredible architecture, and world-class museums, there’s no shortage of things to see and do when making a visit to Chicago.

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May 30, 2019

Interview: How an Avid Traveler Chronicles His Adventures Through Illustrated Journals

Traveler Adam Hackländer traverses the world with a tin of watercolor paints to chronicle his adventures on the pages of a hardcover journal. The spreads comprise writing and images that record both the ordinary and extraordinary parts of his trips. When complete, they read like a graphic novel and tell a non-linear story of Hackländer's experiences and the moments in his travels that stood out to him.

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May 22, 2019

97-Year-Old Grandpa Saves Village by Painting Buildings with Colorful Art

A little over 10 years ago, a then-86-year-old Huang Yung-fu faced a dilemma. The Taiwanese government was threatening to knock down his village, as he was the last remaining resident, in attempts to build a more modern apartment complex. He was offered money to pack up his home and move elsewhere, but couldn't bear the thought of leaving the only home he'd ever known in Taiwan. That's when he started painting.

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May 4, 2019

Take a Sweet Peek Inside Paris’ Oldest Chocolate Shop

As the confectionery capital of the world, Paris has no shortage of candy shops. To succeed in a sea of macarons and madeleines, these confiseries must prove that they're the cream of the crop—a feat that family-run chocolate shop À la Mère de Famille has continuously accomplished for two-and-a-half centuries. À la Mère de Famille was founded in 1761 by Pierre-Jean Bernard, a young grocer.

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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.