Travel

February 1, 2017

Every Part of This Tiny Polish Village Is Covered in Lovely Floral Paintings

A small village in southeast Poland is heralded for its unusual tradition. Every house, well, church, and barn is covered in lovely, decorative painted flowers. The secluded town of Zalipie, just 90 minutes from Krakow, feels a world away, as the small farming village bursts with color. Just how did the tradition start? It's not entirely clear, but one story relates that it began due to poor ventilation for stoves.

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January 4, 2017

Minimalist “Mini Metros” Simplify Worldwide Public Transit Maps

Graphic designer and self-described “lifelong transit nerd” Peter Dovak has proven that no two subway systems are alike with his series of Mini Metros. Multicolored and minimalist in design, the reimagined plans stylistically showcase the unique routes, lines, and paths of public transportation in cities across the globe. Each Technicolor transit map offers a graphic and straightforward look at the inner-workings of the world's most well-known and widely used metros.

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December 18, 2016

Artist With Extreme Wanderlust “Travels” by Painting Architecture Found Online

While many people with wanderlust like to  visit sites around the world vicariously through online photos, Instagram user horiaki2 takes it a step further. Rather than just look at the photos, the up-and-coming artist prefers to paint them. With a focus on architecture and an eye for meticulous detail, horiaki2 creates intricate studies of landmarks and buildings from cities all over the globe.

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December 3, 2016

Adventurous Photographer Treks to Remote Buddhist Village Before It Disappears

If you’re unfamiliar with Larung Gar, it may be because the small, remote town located in a far-flung corner of China has largely stayed out of the tourism spotlight. It is, however, a cultural and historical Tibetan treasure that has been undergoing tremendous changes in the past few decades, particularly in the midst of global controversy between Tibet and China.

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