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Chronicles of Peru

A trip to Peru shifts the perspective of one open-minded traveler

Explore, WorldJacqlyn CopeNovember 24, 2020explore, world, peru, south america, cusco, locals, travel, city, colonialism

Mumbai

Returning home to the city of Mumbai, where the sights and smells can be overwhelming

Explore, CityAyesha BediOctober 19, 2020explore, city, world, India, Mumbai, smells, city living, city life, home, trip, return, drive, cars, fragrance

The New York Phase

Learning what it takes to live in New York City for a summer

Grow, SelfJennifer JusselSeptember 28, 2020self, grow, new york, new york city, new yorker, city, city life, internship, publishing, LGBT, bisexual, gay, gay pride, south, Texas, writer

The Artwork of Alice Stone-Collins

Artwork that looks at how we engage with our environment and what we leave behind

Create, ArtAlice Stone-CollinsFebruary 24, 2020create, art, painting, paintings, collage, environment, still life, artist, color, abandoned, home, city, neighborhood, creating, creative, dead

Frozen Glory

A photographer who's dedicated to catching glimmers of eternity through the transient

Create, PhotographyDaniel L. GarnerFebruary 6, 2020create, photography, photographer, photos, black and white, color, still life, stillness, transient, eternity, landscapes, city, night sky, sky, rural, city life, detail, Asia, forest, animals

Museums & Modern Life

An image showcase focusing on eye-catching museums and magical moments in modern life

Grow, DesignHoyin ChanDecember 30, 2019grow, design, museum, museums, art museum, modern life, design aesthetics, product designer, city life, city, san francisco, asia, new york, chicago, seattle, light, color, bright colors, coffee, coffee shop, explore

Berlin

An essay that contemplates how the trauma of those who come before us can shape our perspective of a city

Explore, CityK.E. KnoxOctober 16, 2019explore, city, Berlin, Europe, travel, essay, personal essay, family, love, war, WWII, battle, kiss, art, wall, cityscapes, streets, travel essay, politics, Nazi, Germany, German

Seoul

Returning to South Korea’s mega-metropolis again and again leads one traveler to rediscover their desires anew

Explore, CityKira SantanaSeptember 4, 2019explore, city, Seoul, Asia, travel, Korea, South Korea, flying, plane, cityscape, lover, relationship, self, learning, school, university, college, Korean, friends, park, city park

Everyday Spaces

Highlighting the photography of a design enthusiast who captures the kinds of spaces where we constantly find ourselves

Grow, DesignKevin ChungJune 10, 2019grow, design, architecture, building, buildings, design aesthetics, interior design, interiors, city, old buildings, home decor, home, skyline, art, lighting, train, cabin, museum, library, college, campus, washington, michigan, california

Istanbul

Spending a few weeks in Istanbul, straddled across two continents, one traveler finds peace and happiness

Explore, CityBriana GervatApril 16, 2019explore, city, Istanbul, Europe, Asia, ferry, river, mosque, church, architecture, cityscape, food, prayer, happiness, solo travel, Hagia Sophia, religion, shopping, streets, walking, evening, drinking

Candid Design

Snapping photos across Europe that depict city structures in context by showing how they interact with nature and the people passing by

Grow, DesignAllegory RidgeMarch 26, 2019grow, design, architecture, buildings, old buildings, color, Europe, Paris, Copenhagen, Istanbul, European, eastern europe, city, city life, photography, photos, travel photography, edifice, facade, foliage, park, people, candid, explore

Belonging

Sometimes no matter where you find yourself, the people and the places around you make it feel as if you’re never truly home

Grow, SocietyWesley HoodMarch 14, 2019grow, society, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, upstate, New York, Pennsylvania, fall, autumn, fall colors, winter, gay, homophobia, family, friends, rivers, ocean, city, place, travel, moving, skyscrapers, old buildings, gay man

Long Beach, Washington

A road trip to Long Beach, Washington forces one traveler to think about why it’s important to leave our own cities, for the chance to explore another

Explore, CityTomm McCarthyJanuary 10, 2019explore, city, airport, travel, tourist, beach, ocean, sea, pacific northwest, washington, oregon, waves, seafood, long beach, astoria, road trip, lighthouse, cape, landscapes, cities

Urban Discoveries

While wandering around bustling urban areas, Dusan Ljepoja captures arresting images that showcase one-of-a-kind design

Grow, DesignDusan LjepojaDecember 23, 2018grow, design, photography, travel photography, architecture, building, interiors, interior design, colors, Europe, London, hobby, wandering, photographs, photographer, facade, structure, urban, city, cityscapes

Moscow

A winter trip to Moscow reveals a gorgeous city that thrives in the cold, with surprises found at every corner

Explore, CityWilliam FleesonDecember 6, 2018moscow, russia, eastern europe, travel, travel essay, solo travel, russian, winter, snow, city, cityscape, city detail, tourist, American, government, culture, museums

Documenting Architecture

Photographer Sean Davidson captures architecture’s various forms, compositions, and patterns around the city

Athens

The ancient city of Athens, Greece offers an abundance of history, museums, and old, architectural marvels

Explore, CityJon HunterSeptember 8, 2018explore, city, athens, greece, travel, world travel, museum, museums, architecture, city park, international, history, art, walking tour

Kansas City

A random trip to Kansas City reveals an abundance of history, gorgeous buildings, and quirky charms

Explore, CityWilliam CothranJuly 11, 2018explore, city, history, Kansas City, midwest, 1930s, art deco, architecture, construction, streets, world war, travel, building, metropolis, views, flight

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