The River Thames, which twists through the heart of the UK capital, is due to undergo a dramatic night-time transformation, beginning in summer next year. London Bridge © Illuminated River, Leo Villareal Studio. Illuminated River is a public art project funded by philanthropic sources and partnered with the Mayor of London, various cultural organisations and […]
Bring your dog to the movies at this Texas theatre
If you hate leaving your furry friend at home, you may want to check out a movie theater designed for dog owners and their pets that has opened in Plano, Texas. K9 Cinemas allows humans to bring up to two dogs each into the theater, and it offers affordable snacks for both owners and dogs. […]
Go polar bear spotting on Svalbard this summer
Svalbard is a land of glaciers, wilderness and polar bears, but visiting the Norwegian archipelago doesn’t have to mean roughing it. Nordenskiold Lodge in Norway. Image by Kirsti Ikonen Travellers looking for something a bit adventurous this summer – without giving up on glamour – can stay in a luxury lodge at the base of an Arctic […]
Carry On: What Bode Miller Can’t Travel Without
When he is heading off to the slopes, the holder of six Olympic skiing medals makes sure he packs a boot whose design goes back more than 35 years and a jacket that can handle any change in weather.



