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National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest turns 25 years old. It can take part of any photographer and traveler. The contest will end on June 30, and while we explore some interesting photos of applicants.
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Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Friday, April 26, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
30 Gorgeous Eco-Friendly Hotels
via mashable.com
Earth Day, annual holiday of environmental sustainability, is on Monday, and green lifestyle and sustainability are especially in vogue.
It also happens to mark the beginning of peak travel season in various parts of the world. Who says hospitality and eco-consciousness have to be mutually exclusive?
Below, we've compiled a megalist of some of the top eco-friendly hotels in the world. With solar-powered electricity, structural elements made from natural materials and downright beautiful scenery, you'll definitely find a destination where you can travel responsibly.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
How Apple Is Taking Over Your Car
via gizmodo.com
It's no secret that late Apple CEO Steve Jobs was keen on bringing the company's technology to the automotive world. In fact, according to longtime Apple board member Mickey Drexler, "Steve's dream before he died was to design an iCar." Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Phil Shiller, echoed those sentiments during the company's copyright infringement trial against Samsung, saying there had been discussion of Apple making a vehicle.
Immediately following Jobs' death, it seemed like his dream might never come true. But since then, Apple has made a big push to integrate its Siri technology into vehicles. Meanwhile, automakers are finding ways to get iOS apps to work on the dashboard. These and other moves have set Apple on a collision course with Microsoft and Google in a market that's still very much up for grabs...
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The 10 Fastest Growing Megacities In The World
via fastcoexist.com
The world’s population is rapidly moving into city centers; by 2050, seven out of every 10 people on Earth will live in a city. But not every city will be a megacity--defined as an urban area with over 10 million inhabitants--and not every megacity is equally large.
Every year, Demographia releases a comprehensive list of the population, land area, and population density of urban areas with over 500,000 inhabitants. It’s a huge list, as you might imagine. But in looking at the top 10 urban areas by population, some clear patterns emerge. Below, the list.
Amazing HDR Photos: Berlin
via denzomag.com
We have been posting HDR series of photos of all sorts, from portraits to beautiful landscapes. We love HDR, and we noticed that quite a lot of people share the same feeling. Because of that we have another selection of great HDR photograpy, this time all from a specific city, in this case Berlin.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
This Street View Hyperlapse Is The Coolest Thing You Will See This Month
via fstoppers.com
Yes, that is a bold claim, but hear me out. Sometimes something so creative yet so painfully simple comes along and just blows me away. This timelapse/hyperlapse video created using Google Street View is just one of those things. My mouth was agape the entire time I was watching this. Teehan+Lax Labs created this project by recording Google Street View movements all over the world and assembling them into a twisting and turning view of our world from the street.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
20 Outstanding Examples of Travel Photography
Travel Photography is an expression of time and place. It’s a record of a people and their culture as seen though the eyes of the photographer. This collection is from or latest showcase challenge, “Travel”.
Below are twenty images we selected from a pool of great submissions from our community. We appreciate all who participated and look forward to seeing what you come up with for our future challenges.
Urban Photography by Scott Baldock
Amazing street photography by Scott Baldock, talented semi-professional photographer based in London, UK.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Would You Accept A One-Way Trip to a Colony on Mars?
via gizmodo.com
Now that nuclear-thermal rockets are becoming a reality, we may very well be shipping off the first human pioneers to Mars (both safely and efficiently) in the not-too-distant future. This, of course, leaves the question of exactly who will become the first generation of Martian-Earthlings...
Saturday, March 30, 2013
50 Awesome and Beautiful Photographs of India
India is called a land of ‘unity in diversity’. This multilingual, multi racial and multi cultural republic is absolutely unique in the way it thrives along with its millions of populace. It has been regarded as a land of mysticism and an oriental land by the westerners. Even today this nation breathes some features of the oriental world that has blended well with the advanced features of the modern age to give rise to truly inimitable culture.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The Most Surreal Places on Earth
via abduzeedo.com
Are you a desperate vagabond ready to conquer the highest peaks and submerge into the deepest depths to steal the concealed secrets of the universe? Buck up! Today is a great time to plan the possible route of your next risky adventure! You might not believe your eyes, but the places we will show you really exist. Some of them will bring you on the verge of tears, some will make your heart beat faster, another will make your hair stand on end - anyway, they won't leave you indifferent.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Amazing Travel Photography by Eric Valli
via freeyork.org
Eric Valli is a French photographer who takes incredible photographs of some extreme situations. Back in 2004 he took this series of photos of the Gurung, a community of people who live in the foothills of the Himalayas. Twice a year the men scale the cliffs that are home to the world’s largest honeybee, Apis laboriosa.
World Tour: Nepal Photography
via splashnology.com
Nepal lies on a little territory and if to look for it on the map you’ll see it as a piece of land that reminds footprint, which is squeezed between two Asian monsters – India and China. Relief of Nepal is like a tribune of a stadium. It has extended from south to the north on about 150 kilometres. And all this space gradually raises higher and higher, row upon row. The football field and racecourses are fertile lowlands of India, and overhead rows next to a board are the Large Himalaya range after which there is a homeless mountain desert – the Tibetan Plateau. Jungles to the south and eternal ices to the north. Hills and valleys, stormy rivers and snow lances of mountain of 8,000 metres or higher. People arrive here, to see the Nature. And they can find it here. But Nepal also has its original culture. Due to the long-term isolation, Nepal saved unique cities, temples, customs. In this collection of photos we made an effort share with you the spirit of Nepal and maybe to inspire you on a new trip in to this enigmatic country.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
The Best Apps For Learning A New Language
Why not become a citizen of the world and learn a new language?
Of course the best way to do this is to learn under the tutelage of a native speaker or trained instructor, but a number of readily-available apps are out there to help you dip your toe into the world of foreign words.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
2013 World's Best 25 Architectural Buildings
via freakify.com
World Architecture Day is celebrated worldwide every year on October 1st. This day was celebrated as was proposed by the International Union of Architects (UIA). Everyone loves to live in an environment which is structurally very sound and strong. Before any construction is commenced the first thing taken into account is its architectural design. For this purpose many architects are working day and night to produce their glorious work This day is purely dedicated to the untiring efforts of all such great people who have produced world’s well renowned landmarks.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Most Inspiring Locations on Earth
If you’re seeking inspiration in either art, love or life in general nothing works better than experiencing the beauty of nature at its best. This planet has many places one can find solace, serenity and a sense of balance in a way that no other thing but contemplation and personal experience can achieve.
There are breathtaking, gorgeous places out there waiting for you to visit – green valleys under your feet, crystal-clear lakes, mysterious caves, picturesque forests, scorching and desolate but beautiful deserts, serene oceans and so much more. The only negative about this whole conglomeration of beauty is our limited lifespan and resources – the life of an inspired individual is full of choices.
These choices are what determines whether we see the world as a dark place or something full of inspiration, beauty and love. This is a small list of some of the most unforgettable locations around the globe...
Monday, January 28, 2013
“Cities & Typography” by Gokhun Guneyhan (13 Pictures)
via whudat.de
“As a freelance user interface designer, a contributor to Getty images and an ambassador of the Behance network, artist Gokhun Guneyhan has got his hands full. Hailing from the city of Istanbul in Turkey, Guneyhan has traveled around most of Europe while acquiring images of his journeys. After sifting through many of his photos from previous trips, he selected a few to use for his typography series.”
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Amazing Places Around The World – 9
Humans have changed Earth beyond revival, but fortunately not everything is vanished yet. Beautiful mountains, blue water lakes, wonderful oceans with tremendous islands our planet has many amazing places and awe-inspiring sceneries just waiting for you to discover them.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
How to Reduce Costs on Business Travel
via workawesome.com
As a business, it is important to make financial savings wherever possible. Making your business travel cost effective is a great way to save some money, however this isn’t always easy.
Based on Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT)’s travel price forecast, here are some tips to help you on how to reduce costs on business travel and effectively manage your company’s air travel programme throughout 2013...
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
25 Mind Blowing Landscapes From Around The World
via fstoppers.com
It never ceases to amaze how beautiful and intriguing our planet can be. To think it has taken millions of years for some of these places to form is insane. How will these places look after another million years? Some of these places don’t even look real. Four of these places are right here in the US. Hope these landscapes inspire you to travel and bring your camera with you everywhere you go. Check out these enthralling images from around the world.
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