Travel

March 23, 2018

Interview: Photographer Turns Travels Into a Visual Love Letter to South America

Belgian travel photographer Kevin Faingnaert spent three months traversing Bolivia, Argentina, and Peru, forgoing winter in his home country for an exploration of South America. The resulting travelogue is an incredible visual diary that pays homage to the people and places of the countries he visited. From breathtaking landscapes to nuanced portraits, Faingnaert captures the spirit of each location in his desaturated, timeless photographs.

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February 23, 2018

Top 10 Cities to Visit If You Absolutely Love Art

Love art and traveling? Why not combine your two passions by visiting some of the best art destinations the world has to offer. From street art capitals such as Berlin and New York to the world-renowned galleries of Paris and Florence, great art can be found in all corners of the world.

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January 9, 2018

This World Map Shows You the Name of Every Country in Its Own Official Language

Linguistics can be tricky, and how words develop over time can be an interesting window into our collective history. Just think about the names of countries. Why do English speakers say Germany instead of Deutschland, as the Germans do? Or why do Spanish speakers use Estados Unidos de América instead of United States of America? It all comes down to two words—exonym and endonym.

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December 25, 2017

Gorgeous Turquoise Thermal Pools Glisten in Pamukkale, Turkey

If you seek surreal, out-of-this-world sites, you'll love this turquoise travel destination. Pamukkale (“cotton castle” in Turkish) is a tiny town and UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwestern Turkey that boasts 17 of the most spectacular water terraces in the world.  For thousands of years, people have journeyed to bathe in these hot springs, which range in temperature from 35 degrees Celsuis (95 degrees Fahrenheit) to 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit).

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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.