German Christmas Market in Augsburg Old Town [360-Degree Panorama]
By Audrey ScottWe edged toward the end of our road trip visit to friends and Christmas markets in the southern German regions of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Our stomachs were full from days of...
View ArticleThinking Cycles of Renewal: Sunset Puja in Udaipur, India [360-Degree Panorama]
By Audrey ScottThe sun sets on another day in Udaipur, India. People gather at the lake’s edge to watch the day wind to an end and to take part in evening puja (prayers). This ritual, a daily cycle,...
View ArticleHow to Enjoy a Namib Desert Sunset [360-Degree Panorama]
By Daniel NollWhen late afternoon falls and the day comes to a close in Southern Namibia, a ritual begins: the sundowner.Prepare yourself by four-wheeling it to an overlook, high perch, or just about...
View ArticleAntarctica, The Lemaire Channel [360-Degree Panorama]
By Daniel Noll We were on our way north, making the long return journey from south of the Antarctic Circle to our final destination in Ushuaia, Argentina. The captain announced that we would soon be...
View ArticleSunrise Towers: Torres del Paine National Park, Chile [360-Degree Panorama]
By Audrey ScottOur alarm went off at the ungodly hour of 4:30AM. We were huddled together trying to stay warm against the freezing temperatures of the night in a rented tent that wasn’t quite meant for...
View ArticlePrague Astronomical Clock [360-Degree Panorama]
By Audrey ScottAs the top of the hour nears in Prague, crowds gather in front of the Astronomical Clock on Staroměstské náměstí (Old Town Square) and wait for the show to begin — all in a ritual that’s...
View ArticleItsukushima Shinto Shrine on Miyajima Island, Japan [360-Degree Panorama]
By Audrey ScottMiyajima, a sacred island in Japan. So sacred in fact that its famous Itsukushima Shinto Shrine (now a UNESCO site) was designed very cleverly 500 years ago. You see, the raised boards...
View ArticleThe Ancient Rock-Carved Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia [360-Degree Panorama]
By Audrey ScottThe story goes: almost 900 years ago in Ethiopia there lived a visionary king named Lalibela.Lalibela traveled far and wide, including an extended pilgrimage he took to Jerusalem, after...
View ArticleAachen Cathedral: Just Look Up [360-Degree Panorama]
By Audrey ScottSome cathedrals — with their fanciful gargoyles, detailed carvings and elaborate flourishes — are best admired for their exterior. For others, it’s all about appreciating what’s...
View ArticleBassin-Bleu Waterfall — Jacmel, Haiti [360-Degree Panorama]
By Daniel NollLife is a continual exercise in expectation management. Witness our journey to the Bassin-Bleu waterfall outside of Jacmel in southern Haiti.Haiti, it turns out, possesses quite a many...
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