Quench your thirst for knowledge, beauty and fun with underground festivals, incredible performances and engaging public art.
French Artist Uses Hyper-Realistic Murals to Revive City Walls
French artist Patrick Commecy and his team of muralists from A.Fresco like to create a totally new perception of reality. They are transforming cold and faded facades around France into remarkable 3D mural paintings full of life and creativity. Commecy is using a technique called trompe-l’œil, through which balconies, windows, walls and tiles become scenes of […]
An Uplifting Project: Camelback Library in Mongolia
Most remote villages in the Gobi desert, Mongolia as described as dreary and uninviting. Children often get an education out of playing with dirt and pebbles in a place where books are almost entirely inaccessible. Luckily, there is a hero to this fragile, way too familiar story. His name is Dashdondog Jamba, publisher and translator […]
Trailer Bookshop on the Move by „Tell a story”, Portugal
Day after day, authors all around the world lay back in their quiet working room, pouring out a part of their souls on a piece of paper. They do this for many different reasons: to be remembered, to inspire, to send a message, to talk to someone and so on. When a new book finally […]
Underwater Photography Exhibition in Florida [VIDEO]
In 2010, Austrian photographer Andreas Franke started working on The Sinking World, a long-term project intended to merge sea life and art photography. The artist organizes photo exhibitions in unlikely settings— underwater shipwrecks or in the middle of coral reefs. The famous Vandenberg shipwreck (purposely sunk off the Florida Keys to become artificial reef) is home to the […]
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Why You Should Visit Wrocław, 2016 European Capital of Culture
Wrocław is the 2016 European Capital of Culture; the events set by the cultural organizers are guaranteed to make your heart and mind dance together. Part of various empires and political disputes, Wrocław is a place where you can sense powerful historical vibes. The most flourishing time in the city’s development was during its Austrian rule. It […]
World’s Largest Outdoor Mural Painting: “Lilith and Olaf” in Norway
“Lilith and Olaf”, the world largest outdoor mural painting, was created by the French artists Ella & Pitr during the 15th edition of Nuart Festival in Stavager, Norway. If you will ever want to visit Stavanger and your plane will land or depart from the local airport, then you will probably have a “huge” surprise. Through the […]
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SAIL Amsterdam Festival, Celebration of Sea Living [VIDEO]
This year, from 19th to 23rd of August, Amsterdam became once again the center of the nautical world. During the 5 days of SAIL Amsterdam Festival, around 2.3 million people attended the events on the canal and tried sailing as relaxation.. This year was full of great surprises and many places to get lost with […]
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Celebration of Life: Envision Festival, Uvita, Costa Rica
Envision Festival – Costa Rica has released an inspiring video recap of Envision 2015 produced by Pure Souls Media. The breathtaking video shows global revelers celebrating unity and life amidst Envision’s world-class curation of over 50 musicians, art, workshops, and yoga classes all set amongst the stunning tropical oasis of Uvita, Costa Rica. With the […]
Cultural Wanderlust: Four Less Known Original Museums in the UK
If you’ve already explored the popular destinations in the United Kingdom such as the London Eye, Stone Henge, Windsor Castle, or Big Ben, you’re probably craving to point your compass to another tourist hotspot. For those who are experiencing a strong sense of wanderlust, another activity that you can do in the UK is to […]
Four Crazy Cinema Ideas for Creative Movie Nights
Maybe for some of you guys these improvised cinemas will seem a little bit excessive regarding comfort or the overrated attention for “building” a special mood for the audience. Of course, all this trouble will not adjust the quality of a film, neither the perception of it in the eyes of a cinemaniac. But these types of […]
Glow-in-the-Dark Bike Track Inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night
Imagine taking your bike for a ride in a warm summer evening and suddenly entering a dream zone. Thousands of small sparkling lights riding along with you, as you go deeper and deeper down this magical lane. This glow-in-the-dark bicycle track has recently been opened in Nuenen, east of Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Designed by Daan Roosegaarde and […]
Leicester Square, London’s Cinema Land
Centered around a small park, Leicester Square is an open invite for visitors to relax, take a long walk and …see a fine movie. This is a place to visit during upsetting showers or when in need of some holiday drama. Currently known as the core of the West End entertainment district, Leicester square has […]
Band Playing Ice Sculpted Instruments Animates Lapland
These ice sculpted instruments by musical group Ice Music take the idea of unconventional concerts to a whole new level. According to Bored Panda, the band’s songs are unconventionally played on guitars, violins, xylophones and cellos, all hand-carved in ice by Ice Music’s founder Tim Linhart. After being carefully designed and sculpted, the “ICEstruments” are […]
Hot Tub Cinema Concept Invading London Rooftops
Traveling to London just got a bit more interesting with this Hot Tub Cinema we recently stumbled upon. Adding a little craziness to the game makes it memorable and viewing a movie in a hot tub might be just what most visitors expect from a remarkable night out. Hot Tub Cinema took off in […]
11 Coffee Houses in Europe with a Classical Taste for Culture
“… it must be said that the Viennese coffeehouse is a particular institution which is not comparable to any other in the world. As a matter of fact, it is a democratic club to which admission costs the small price of a cup of coffee. Upon payment of this mite every guest can sit for […]
