They were going for that Idaho grain silo look. For some, a certain lodging near Lava Springs may conjure childhood memories of playing on Grandpa’s farm. Here in Blackfoot, Idaho, travelers book suites made out of rustic grain silos that aren’t just comfortable; they’re also surprisingly cool—even during the hot summer months. With a country…
Idahoans Turn Old Grain Silos Into Rustic Themed Airbnb Business With Plush Interior—Here’s How
Idahoans Turn Old Grain Silos Into Rustic Lodge With Plush Interior for Themed Airbnb Business
They were going for that Idaho grain silo look. For some, a certain lodging near Lava Springs may conjure childhood memories of playing on Grandpa’s farm. Here in Blackfoot, Idaho, travelers book suites made out of rustic grain silos that aren’t just comfortable; they’re also surprisingly cool—even during the hot summer months. With a country…
Lychee–The ‘Queen of Fruits’
The lychee (Litchi chinensis), an exotic tropical fruit, is a strange round globe with red bumpy skin. The rough rind is easily peeled with the fingers, revealing an opaque white, sweet, and juicy pulp surrounding a dark seed. Also known as “alligator strawberry,” it has been cultivated in China for thousands of years and used in…
Winners of the 2023 BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition Showcase the World in Diverse Splendor
Moving, mesmerizing, and just plain jaw-dropping, the winners of BigPicture 2023 showcase life on planet Earth in its diverse splendor. Amongst over 7,300 entries from more than 58 countries across the world, the winners of the competition include images such as a lone coyote caught walking across a bridge in the still of a Chicago…
Fun Photography: Brilliant Up-Close Photos of Praying Mantises’ Adorable Dance Moves
No, it’s not Photoshop. Though the praying mantises photographed by a Malaysian photographer really do look like that. Living close to the tropical jungle, Pang Way is in the perfect place to find these critters. Appearing to be caught in a series of dramatic Flamenco-style dance poses, the exotic insects are a riot of color…
9 Simple and Cheap Home Security Hacks to Keep Burglars From Breaking In and Stealing Your Stuff
It’s not all that reassuring seeing the crime sprees lately in the news as robberies spike in big cities across the United States. While we all do our part in making our communities better places to live, for our families and ourselves, we must consider the security of our own homes—this is one of life’s…
Photographer Finds Old Bellow Camera From 1907, Takes Jaw-Dropping Exposures on Huge Glass Plates
“She always says the camera found me and not vice versa,” photographer Kurt Moser said, denoting his collaborator, Barbara Holzknecht. “This project is more than work and it’s more than a project. It’s a lifestyle for me.” Mr. Moser found his ambrotype camera—a clunky salvage from 1907, larger than a man—while visiting a photographer’s studio in Milan…
Photographer’s Otherworldly Shots of Glacial Caves in Iceland Will Leave You Awe-Inspired
A Nebraska-born photographer who was charmed by Iceland’s epic landscapes is capturing the otherworldly beauty of glacial caves on film. The cocktail of light, color, and texture in these unbelievable natural formations will leave you spellbound. Ryan Newburn, 33, was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He has lived in Reykjavik, Iceland, for five years where he…
Just Having Fun: Rare Photos of an Entire Pod of Dolphins Surfing a Morning Wave in Sync
An Australian photographer struck gold when she was able to capture an entire pod of dolphins surfing a wave together in Manly, north of Sydney. The incredible resulting shots were taken one early morning in May, when Jessica Blacklow, 46, was strolling along the beach, snapping photos of the surf. Spotting movement in an oncoming wave,…
Ex-Infantry Soldier Shares Crisis Survival Tips, Says Preparation Is Possible for Everyone
An ex-infantry soldier and married father of two is sharing some of his best survival tips for families in the event of a major or localized disaster and says preparation is possible for everyone. Michael Major, 42, currently works as a manager at a fabrication company in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada,…
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