Travel

July 2, 2018

This Japanese Museum Has the Most Flexible Schedule in the World

In Kyoto, there is a small museum with a sign that anyone in the workforce can probably appreciate. Called the Ukiyoe Small Museum, it’s owned by artist Ichimura Mamoru and its hours are flexible, to say the least. Outside of the museum’s front door is a straightforward and charming sign that says, in no uncertain terms, “Open when I wake up and close when I must go to sleep.

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May 29, 2018

New Zealand Has a Real-Life Version of Middle Earth You Can Visit Called “Hobbiton”

For those whose hearts belong forever in the Shire, there’s a place they can go to celebrate the iconic The Lord of the Ring and The Hobbit trilogies. Called Hobbiton, it’s a movie set experience that’s nestled in the heart of Matamata, a small town in New Zealand. Lush pastures are punctuated with 44 tiny Hobbit holes built directly into the sides of rolling hills.

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May 24, 2018

Stunning Photos Capture the Dreamy “Heaven on Earth” Landscapes of Patagonia

Vienna-based software engineer Lukas Furlan honed his passion for landscape photography during a recent trip to Patagonia. Fueled by wanderlust, Furlan is an avid traveler who photographs diverse locations, from Vietnam to Iceland. For a little over two weeks, the self-taught photographer soaked in the world famous Patagonian landscape, bringing home a camera filled with memories.

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May 12, 2018

One Blogger Proves You Can Do Bora Bora On a Budget

Picture this: Bora Bora. With its crystal blue waters, bungalows, soft white sand, and endless ocean breeze, the French Polynesian island is honestly the definition of paradise. But the famous island isn’t just for A-listers. In fact, when freelance lifestyle photographer and blogger Madeline Lu set out to make her dream destination a reality, she was out to prove it could be done on a budget.

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