Some of the least touristy spots from far corners of the globe were highlighted in the Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) 2021, whose winners were announced last month, and whose works are now on display in Siena, Italy. The competition garnered entries from thousands of photographers, professional and amateur, from 163 countries across the world. SIPA highlights…
‘Hardship of Life’: Touching Photos From Far Corners of the World Win International Photo Competition
Couple Flying to Vegas Shocked to Find Their Chihuahua Hiding Inside Suitcase at Luggage Counter
November 3, 2021
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What started as a Texas couple’s getaway to Las Vegas led to a hilarious surprise at the Southwest Airlines luggage counter—when they opened up their bag and found a stowaway Chihuahua inside. The Lubbock couple, Jared and Kristi Owns, packed their bags on the night of Sept. 25, intending to leave their dog, Icky, and…
Fisherman Shocked to Find Incredible 19-Armed Fluorescent Sunflower Starfish in Crab Trap
November 1, 2021
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A fisherman was awestruck when he accidentally caught a critically endangered fluorescent starfish in a crab trap. Lee LeFever said he was shocked to haul up a sunflower starfish given that its population has plummeted by 90 percent in the last decade. Lee found the bright orange sea creature with 19 arms in one of his…
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Is Ready for Its Close-Up
They’re all here: ET pointing the way home; Dorothy’s iconic ruby slippers; Charles Foster Kane’s childhood sled, Rosebud; R2D2; the ravenous shark from “Jaws”—and so much more. It took 92 years to get this long-wished-for project completed. But on Sept. 20 the $484 million Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opened its doors to the public,…
See Weird and Wonderful Sights at Chiricahua National Monument
Whenever we’ve driven west, we have always tried to go through the small town of Willcox, Arizona, where for years we found the best coffee and cinnamon rolls anywhere. That shop has closed, but we still go to Willcox for coffee and hot cinnamon rolls, hamburgers, and other good food served all day at the…
Luxembourg’s Surprising Wines
Wine in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is hardly new. In fact, viticulture dates back more than 2,000 years to the Romans, who planted the first vines on the steep slopes of the Moselle River that today forms the country’s border with Germany. The tradition and sense of place one finds here are equal with…
Winemakers Age Bottles of Red Below Adriatic Sea for 700 Days for ‘Flavor of the Ocean’
A Croatian winemaking duo have garnered global fame for their signature winemaking technique—aging grape bottles 20 meters below the surface of the Adriatic for 700 days, where in darkness and silence, the liquor absorbs accents of the sea. Now, they’re inviting customers to experience this undersea wine cellar, diving for their own bottle. Ivo Šegović, 38, and Edi…
Photographer Delves Into Sprawling Underground Slate Mine to Snap Jaw-Dropping Shots in Wales
These incredible photos of slate mines show the mystery hidden deep beneath the ground in Wales. Gareth Owen has been exploring mines for around five years and has photographed many sites across North Wales—showcasing the beauty of nature underground. The 32-year-old, who works as an electrician, captured the collection of images which show the cavernous…
Men With Incredible Facial Hair Face Off in Germany for ‘Beard Olympics’—And It’s Herr Raising
October 29, 2021
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Around 100 proud beard wearers came together for the Beard Olympics and the German Beard Championships to compete with each other in categories such as “Moustache Dali,” “Whiskers Freestyle,” and “Full Beard Natural with Styled Upper Lip.” “The Beard Olympics is international, so participants from all countries can take part. The German Championship is only for German citizens or beard wearers who are members of a German beard club,” Willi Preuss,…
Bangkok Jewel: Thailand’s Grand Palace
Covering some 54 acres in the heart of Bangkok, the Grand Palace is one of the world’s most stunning architectural wonders. Built by Chakri Dynasty founder Rama I, the palace served as the Thai royal residence up until 1925. Built on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River beginning in 1782, the palace expanded…
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