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September 18, 2016

Madrid’s Crosswalks Are Getting a Fun and Colorful Makeover

Many of us cross the street without really noticing what the ground below us looks like. Bulgarian artist Christo Guelov‘s work attempts to bring awareness to the artistic beauty all around us. For his Madrid-based series, Funnycross and Funnycross II, Guelov uses bold colors and striking geometric designs to turn simple crosswalks into playful interactive street art.

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September 12, 2016

Airstream Introduces a Tiny New Trailer for Only $35,000

Cruise down any American expressway, and you’re likely to spot at least one giant, googie trailer hitched to the back...

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September 9, 2016

Map-Inspired Jewelry Offers a Beautifully Subtle Way to Honor Your Favorite Cities

Jewelry has the power to evoke a special memory or feeling just by looking at it.

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September 1, 2016

Letter Sent to Iceland with Hand-Drawn Map Instead of Address Actually Arrives at Destination

Although Iceland is having a moment as a top travel destination, it hasn't lost its small village charm. A letter with a hand-drawn map in place of a written-out address was mailed to a farm in Hvammseit, West Iceland. Not only did it get processed through the mail system, it was successfully delivered to the correct address!

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August 22, 2016

Interview: Photographer Sheds Light on the Unsung Heroes and Uncharted Territories of Pakistan

Photojournalist Mobeen Ansari loves to venture where his photography leads him, particularly when his human interest stories take him to...

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August 14, 2016

Interview: Photographer Creates Instant Connection to Cultures From Halfway Across the World

Humanitarian photographer Lisa Kristine doesn't just take images of the world, she tells stories of change.

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July 29, 2016

Clever Guy Carries His Husky in a Giant Tote Because NYC Subway Only Allows Dogs in Carriers

Dogs are welcome to ride the New York City subway, with one caveat—they must be put in some sort of bag or carrier. While this is an easy feat for smaller pups, bigger canines have an obvious size disadvantage. The rules, however, do not stipulate weight restrictions, and large-breed owners have found a clever loophole to make it work for them: put the big dogs in big bags.

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July 8, 2016

Oldest Hotel in the World Has Been Operated by the Same Family for Over 1,300 Years

What is the secret to a long-lasting and successful business?

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June 30, 2016

Unconventional Tourist Photographs Reveal What’s Behind the World’s Most Visited Sights

When visiting a monument such as the Taj Mahal, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the microcosm of these...

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April 27, 2016

Woman and Her Cat Have Been Sailing Around the World Together for Years

For ten years, surfer and environmentalist Liz Clark has been exploring the Pacific Ocean via a 40-foot boat named Swell. She first set sail from her California home base in 2006 to pursue a lifelong dream of extended sea travel, and she has since voyaged around Mexico, Central America, Kiribati, and Polynesia, covering over 18,000 aquatic miles.

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