Monday, August 5, 2019

Sleeping under the stars

"It's just so bright." 8/5/19

This Swiss Hotel is Inside an Observatory

At Switzerland's Kulmhotel Gornergrat, guests sleep among the mountains and under the stars. The establishment is home to an observatory that has drawn astronomers from around the world. The lack of light pollution and dry air create the optimal conditions for stargazing.

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At This Sanctuary, All Dogs Are in Heaven

In the mountains of Costa Rica, there's a place where all dogs are welcome. Territorio de Zaguates is an old farm that has been turned into a lush canine sanctuary. With more than 700 adoptable dogs, you'll be sure to find a best friend here. 

Craft with a Modern Spin

When Peter Bellerby couldn't find the perfect handmade globe for his father's 80th birthday, he took matters into his own hands. He spent the next few years learning and perfecting the lost art of globemaking, which turned out to be a difficult, detailed process. Today, he runs Bellerby & Co Globemakers out of a small London studio with a team of 15 skilled craftsmen who create every masterpiece by hand.
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