Travel

April 23, 2019

6 of the Most Beautiful Metro Stations Around the World

Do you rely on underground trains to take you to and from work every day? If so, you know that commuting can grow a bit monotonous, especially when navigating the bland walls and beige walkways of a station. In order to add a touch of creativity to the public transit system, cities across the globe are turning insipid stations into immersive experiences.

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April 9, 2019

10 Dazzling Gardens Around the World That Explode with Color and Character

Who doesn't love a nice stroll in the garden? Nothing says springtime like the sprouting of new flowers, making it the perfect moment to spend time outdoors. Throughout history, gardens have been spaces of contemplation and creativity, allowing people to immerse themselves in nature. With so many types of gardens around the world—from classic French Gardens to Japanese Zen Gardens—it's incredible to see how the landscape changes due to how these plants are arranged.

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March 25, 2019

Photographer Captures the Spirit of Bhutan in the Warm Faces of Its People

Photographer Andrew Studer is best known for his incredible landscape imagery, which he captures during his travels around the world. But a trip to the small Himalayan country of Bhutan changed that. Inspired by the warmth and pride of the Bhutanese people, Studer turned his focus to portraiture over the course of two, three-week trips taken in 2017 and 2018.

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February 19, 2019

Abandoned Airport Terminal Given New Life as a Retro-Inspired Luxury Hotel

New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport has a new addition that's a blast from the past. The airport recently introduced its first on-airport hotel that pays homage to the former Trans World Airlines (TWA). Once one of the country's largest airlines, it began operations in 1930 and shuttered its doors in 2001; the Flight Center at JFK closed that same year. The expansive space has since been repurposed into a luxury accommodation aptly called TWA Hotel.

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My Modern Met

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