Travel

September 17, 2025

Upcoming Art Book Celebrates the Worldโ€™s Most Precious Cultural Sites and Monuments

Out of necessity, disaster and innovation often go hand-in-handโ€”at least that was the case for  Colonel James A. Gray back in 1966. That fall, while retired in Italy, he witnessed Veniceโ€™s largest flood, where water levels rose more than 6 feet higher than usual and, in turn, destroyed countless historical buildings and the renowned pieces of art stashed inside them.

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September 1, 2025

This Whimsical Merry-Go-Round Is a Work of Art Gliding With Childlike Wonder

The merry-go-round as we know it was invented some 200 years ago, and since then, these rides have delighted generations of children. Hoping to rekindle the 19th-century charm of the beloved carousel, Nantes-based production company La Machine has built a series of steampunk-looking, whimsical merry-go-rounds known as Les Machines de Lโ€™รฎle (The Machines of the Island). Out of the five they've created, Le Manรจge d'Andrea (Andrea's Merry-go-round)

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August 4, 2025

Take a Look Inside a Rare Buddhist Temple in Malaysia With One of the Worldโ€™s Tallest Pagodas

When you think of impressive pagodas, countries like China or Thailand may come to mind, but did you know that Malaysia is home to a pagoda that is one of the worldโ€™s largest? Nestled in a valley on the outskirts of Ipoh, the Enlightenment Heart Buddhist Temple is a complex that stretches over 12 acres. And at the heart is a 13-story, 236-foot-tall pagoda that is impressive inside and out.

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July 26, 2025

Stunning Tuscan Vineyard Marries Modern Design With Traditional Winemaking

When you think of Italian wines, Chianti surely comes to mind. But youโ€™ve never seen a winery in Chianti quite like Antinoriโ€™s. Opened in 2012, Antinori nel Chianti Classico is a triumph of modern architecture and traditional viticulture. Nestled into the central Tuscan hillside, the estate features a state-of-the-art design created by Italian architect Marco Casamonti.

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