American photographer Rory Doyle was announced as the winner of the fourth annual ZEISS Photography Award for his series Delta Hill Riders which focuses on the subculture of African-American cowboys and cowgirls in the rural Mississippi Delta. American photographer Rory Doyle won the 2019 ZEISS Photography Award for his Delta Hill Riders series. Image by […]
Study finds that people who live near a national park are healthier, wealthier
According to a new study, living next to a national park might be good for your health and wellbeing. The Joshua Tree National Park in California. Image: Chon Kit Leong/Alamy Stock Photo The study, published in Science Advances, shows that households near ‘protected areas’ – national parks, wilderness areas or nature reserves – had higher levels […]
Claude Monet’s idyllic ‘Blue House’ in France is available to rent on Airbnb
Weekend retreats don’t come more picture-perfect than a stay at the idyllic Blue House in Giverny, France, a 19th-century home once owned by the Impressionist artist Claude Monet. The Blue House, once owned by Claude Monet is now available on Airbnb. Image by Airbnb The home, which is currently listed on Airbnb, is located in […]
Uber has launched a shared electric scooter rental scheme in Madrid and Paris
Global ride-hailing company, Uber, is introducing new transport options in Madrid or Paris. In the Spanish capital, you’ll be able to get around by electric kick scooter rental service through Uber’s subsidiary Jump. In the French capital, there’s a new electric bike and scooter share service, making it the first European city to have both […]