Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Good luck getting out of this one

"You have to escape to survive, as you survive to escape." 5/29/18

Inside the World's First Escape Room

If being locked in a room with your friends solving puzzles against the clock sounds appealing, then Budapest is the city for you. It has over 80 escape rooms, and it's all thanks to Attila Gyurkovics—the puzzle enthusiast behind the idea. Meet the man behind the popular team-building trend. 
 
This Great Big Story was made in partnership with the Hungarian Tourism Agency.

Norway's Modern-Day Vikings

If you thought Vikings were a thing of the past, you haven't been to Trondheim, Norway. The town still lives like their ancient ancestors before them, all lead by Chief Viking Ingrid Galadriel Aune Nilsen. For Ingrid, the lifestyle is more than just paying homage to her ancestors—it's a way to appreciate life and live fully in the moment.

A Retirement Home for Young and Old

Tiffany Tieu, 26, and Laura Berick, 80, formed an unlikely friendship while living at Judson Manor, a retirement community. Judson Manor houses a select group of music students for no charge in exchange for performing recitals and concerts for the older residents. At Judson Manor, age is just a number.

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