Travel

December 24, 2021

Mirrored Cabin Reflects the Surrounding Landscape to Perfectly Blend in With Scenery

Located in the slopes of Mexico's Los Picachos highlands is Casa Etérea, a serene off-grid home that combines aesthetics with sustainable design. The mirrored façade of the building allows it to disappear into the terrain, creating the impression that the structure was “birthed from the mountain itself.” Interestingly, the creator of this work is not a licensed architect and nor are his six collaborators.

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December 2, 2021

The ‘Home Alone’ House Is Actually Available to Book on Airbnb This December

This year you can spend the holidays reliving your favorite scenes from the classic 1990 Christmas movie Home Alone. This December, while the McCallisters are on vacation for the holidays—yes, Kevin included this time—the iconic Home Alone house, tucked away in the suburbs of Chicago, will be available to book on Airbnb for an unforgettable one-night stay. Your host for the evening is Kevin’s favorite (and, let’s face it, tormenting) older brother, Buzz—aka actor Devin Ratray.

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October 9, 2021

Photographer Enjoys a 10-Day Train Ride Across Europe by Snapping Incredible Pictures

One of the great advantages of living in Europe is the ability to enjoy different cultures by traveling just a short distance. Recently, landscape photographer Albert Dros had the chance to hop on a train and experience several different European cities over the course of 10 days. Since 2021 is officially the European Year of Rail, Dros was invited to join the Connecting Europe Express.

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August 19, 2021

Miraval Resorts Hosts ‘Celebration of the Arts’ Workshops To Excite the Creative Soul

Creating art can do amazing things for our personal well-being. The Miraval Resorts, a collection of three destination spas all with a focus on mindfulness, understands this and has made it part of its programming for guests. Recognizing the therapeutic benefits of the arts, it has recently launched Celebration of the Arts at Miraval Arizona, Miraval Austin, and Miraval Berkshires.

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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.