Environment
April 4, 2016

Stunning Photos Illustrate the Diverse Beauty of Greenland’s Natural Landscape

With over three-quarters of its land covered by the only permanent ice sheet outside of Antarctica, Greenland may not be the first place to pop into your mind when you think of “vacation,” but a gorgeous Flickr photostream by nonprofit organization Visit Greenland just might make you book your next flight to the former Danish province. Called “the Land of Great Length,” Greenland is the world's largest island and least densely populated territory.

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Design
March 30, 2016

Paris Aquarium Lets Guests Sleep in Submerged Glass Room Surrounded by 35 Sharks

Airbnb is giving “sleeping with the fishes” a whole new (and very literal) meaning. They've recently collaborated with the French design agency Ubi Bene on an underwater suite that's completely encased in glass and submerged 10 meters deep in water. Its transparent walls offer an immersive, panoramic view of 35 live sharks that are swimming outside. Simply put: this circular room is not for the faint of heart.

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Interview
March 28, 2016

Interview: Exploring NYC to Find Rare Moments of Tranquil Warmth in Nature with Gina Vasquez

Even with the seemingly cold surface of big city life in her home of New York City, photographer Gina Vasquez manages to find moments of nature's warmth to fuel the creation of cinematic photographs that share the story of her vibrant inner life. Gina has led an expressive life playing multiple instruments and studying art history while pouring her creative energy into the pursuit of conceptual photography.

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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.