Travel

February 4, 2019

Cozy Glass Cabins Allow You to Snuggle Up Near the Arctic Circle

Just a few miles from the Arctic Circle, tucked in the capital of Lapland, there's a village of 24 quaint cabins ready to keep guests warm and toasty. Located in Rovaniemi, the Glass Resort is a new twist on the glass cabins that have become popular with travelers looking to immerse themselves in the landscape while staying dry and cozy. VOID Architecture worked together with Finnish house manufacturer Honkatalot to create the 430-square-foot (40-square-meter)

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January 11, 2019

This Canary Island Beach Has Sand That Looks Exactly Like Popcorn

From the black sands of Iceland to the bioluminescent coastlines of the Maldives, we’ve seen many unusual beaches around the world that showcase Mother Nature’s most beautiful phenomenons. If visiting these weird and wonderful beaches is on your bucket list, you might want to add one more destination to your list. Situated in Corralejo, a town on the Canary island of Fuerteventura, there’s a coastline that looks like it’s paved with popcorn.

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December 24, 2018

Interview: Capturing the Beautiful Bond Between Mongolian Eagle Keepers and Their Birds

In the far reaches of Mongolia, a small group of nomads keeps the tradition of eagle hunting alive. Also known as falconry, this ancient tradition requires skilled handlers to train birds of prey to assist in hunting wild animals. In ancient times, the practice was restricted to the noble classes, but today berkutchi—as it's called in Mongolia—is a right of passage for young men living in Western Mongolia’s Altai region.

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November 27, 2018

Incredible Bird-Shaped Fountain Invites Visitors to Kazakhstan’s Presidential Park

In the heart of Kazakhstan's capital lays Presidential Park, a massive public area that stretches out in front of the Ak Orda Presidential Palace. This unique landscape and architecture is part of Astana's rebirth as the capital of the former Soviet country. Spilling over nearly 60 acres, the green oasis sits within the city, filled with eye-catching symbolism.

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