The expression ‘thinking out of the box’ fits Snøhetta like a ‘T’. This is because each and every architectural achievement of this Norwegian company is as beautiful as it’s diverse. Dealing mainly in architecture and landscape architecture, the company also undertakes interior designing, product designing, and graphic designing.
When war breaks out, it’s not only the humans, but animals too that suffer. So was the case in Congo. In the aftermath of the Congolese War, that raged from 1998 to 2004, there was rampant poaching of primates. It was then decided by the authorities to create a safe haven for orphaned primates and …
What can you say of a road in Norway, called the Atlantic Road, that has not only been named the Norwegian Construction of the Century but also hailed as the one providing the world’s best road trip? You’d certainly call it a must-visit. It’s not for nothing that this road is famous for the most …
If you’re a diehard skiing fan, you’d already know Levi, located in the icy wilderness of Finland. This skiers’ paradise is just 180 kilometers (112 miles) north of the Arctic Circle. It has some of the best ski slopes in the world.
Danny Hawk is one gifted person who doesn’t need a camera to capture a scenic spot. This is because this artist is a master at capturing not only the architecture, rural landscapes, street, and other structures but their essence too. Little wonder the popularity of his watercolor paintings is growing on the internet. On his …
The Hollywood blockbuster movie ‘Jaws’ and its many sequels have certainly instilled fear of the great white shark in the psyche of the public at large. But that was years ago.
Not all photographers command the attention of the world-famous National Geographic, they’ve got to be really great at what they do. Alex Robciuc is one such Romanian photographer, whose iconic pictures figure in the National Geographic. But this is not the only claim to fame of this outstanding photographer.
Here are a freelance illustrator and travel sketcher, who’s got old monuments and other tourist spots literally on his fingertips. No, he doesn’t use a camera for this but relies on his incredible sketching prowess. He sketches them on miniature cards with pen markers with such accuracy that you can actually hold the card against …
What does a dog lover do, if she has 12 adorable Corgis? Well, instead of feeding them through her own pocket, open a café and charge the customers to feed them, making it a win-win situation for both!
If you are conversant with the Hindu epic, Ramayana, it tells the story of Jatayu, a vulture, who witnessed the evil Ravana abducting Sita, wife of Lord Rama. In its attempt to save her, Jayayu, a vulture, attacks Ravana but is felled by him and this huge vulture falls to the ground after losing one …
If you’ve had your fill of Hollywood while visiting Los Angeles, having seen the Dolby Theatre, the Walk of Fame, and other iconic places and still want to see something more, a visit to Los Angeles County Museum of Art – LACMA for short – is something you will simply cherish, even if you’re not …