Inspiring
October 2, 2017

90-Year-Old Grandma in the Czech Republic Passes Time By Artistically Painting Houses

In the small Czech village of Louka, in southern Moravia, one woman has made it her mission to beautify the homes of her neighbors. Agnes Kasparkova is a 90-year-old former agricultural worker who picked up a new hobby in her retirement—painting. Kasparkova uses her spare time to paint traditional Moravian motifs in bright blue-ultramarine across the walls of Louka's buildings.

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Hotels
September 29, 2017

Historic Belgian Post Office Is Transformed into a Chic Boutique Hotel

Located in the heart of Ghent, Belgium, a new hotel has transformed a historic post office into luxury accommodations. 1898 The Post, part of the Zannier hotel group, is a new 38-room hotel that pays homage to the building's past, while giving off a warm, modern vibe. The Post Office was designed with neo-Renaissance touches by architect Louis Cloquet in 1898. Located in the heart of Ghent, complete with a magnificent 177-foot (54-meter)

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Drawing
September 29, 2017

Side-By-Side Illustrations Reveal the Two Kinds of People There Are in the World

The adage of there being “two kinds of people in the world” seems even more true nowadays, and no one more cleverly illustrates this than João Rocha. His hilarious ongoing series called 2 Kinds of People shows the little ways that folks are different. While they might seem insignificant, these quirks speak volumes about someone—and are certain to evoke strong opinions no matter how banal.

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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.