The island country of New Zealand is known for its amazing natural scenery, but people usually focus on what’s above ground. While the mountains, beaches and wildlife are breathtaking, there’s even more stunning sights to be found below the surface. In the township of Waitomo, on the north island, there is a place that is absolutely […]
We all know how hard it is to say goodbye, but what many forget is that saying hello isn’t all that easy, either. (Especially if there is a handshake involved.) If you’re a world traveler, then you know that people even have to worry about offending someone by not using the correct greeting. That’s right: there are […]
Suck it, Mars! 1. Need a reason to stop staring at your phone? Look up! View this image › Chris Zielecki / CC BY-NC-SA / Via Flickr: zanthia Redwood National and State Parks, California, United States 2. Everything the light touches is beautiful. View this image › StormSignal / CC BY-SA / Via Flickr: stormsignal […]
Etymologist Piotr Naskrecki studies katydids, a type of insect related to crickets. He walks alone and at night into the depths of South American rainforests as part of his research. He walks carefully through the forest, taking pains not to disturb anyone or anything he comes across, and listens for the faint trill of the insect’s wings. A […]
All curly girls know the importance of finding a hair salon you can trust with your hair. Here’s my list. View this image › Alice Mongkongllite / BuzzFeed 1. The Hair Lounge, Westbourne Park instagram.com Fronted by Charlotte Mensah,a critically acclaimed and award winning natural hair stylist, The Hair Lounge comes highly recommended. You can […]
Recently, The Telegraph Travel Awards named New Zealand the best country in the world. More than 75,000 readers voted and for the fourth year in a row, the southwestern Pacific Ocean country reigned supreme! But what gives Kiwis (that’s the cute name for the locals!) the advantage? Well, we rounded up just a few of […]
Flying is almost always a headache. You have to consider your packing options before you make it to the airport. You need to then find a ride to the airport. When you arrive, you’re greeted by security lines that seem to get longer every time you travel. Things don’t get much better once you find […]
You do-nut want to say no to any of these. We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us where to get the best doughnuts in the country. Here are their delicious suggestions. View this image › Candace Lowry for BuzzFeed 1. The Apple Cider Fritter from Blue Star Donuts, Portland, Oregon Facebook: […]
The photo project “Atlas of Beauty” took photographer Mihaela Noroc to 37 countries, where she saw endless versions of beauty over 15 months. 1. Two years ago Romania-based photographer Mihaela Noroc decided she needed a change in her life. View this image › Mihaela Noroc / Via theatlasofbeauty.com Havana, Cuba 2. “I had jobs that […]
Twenty-three days, four countries, and one adorable couple. 1. Brett Arnold, 30, and Amy Linville, 28, have been together eight years and love to travel. And when Arnold, a project manager, decided to propose to Linville, an instructional designer at a college, he went all out. Like ALL OUT, all out. View this image › […]
