portoguese manowar

This little fellow came riding on a wave between my legs, walking on the beach in Cumbuco, Brazil. Amazing colors! The portoguese manowar stings quite hard I'm told, and if allergic or not tended to, can be deadly. Coolest being ever!

Absolute World

Some interesting architecture on those towers.

UP North - Miners Castle, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Over the River

A tar mine edges up to a boreal forest and the MacKay River in northern Alberta, Canada. Photographer Garth Lenz speaks of the “insane scale” of the industrialization he photographs in the province, which has undergone dramatic changes since oil sands development began. Lenz uses aerial photography to capture the immensity of the altered landscape.

The world's best urban parks

PARK GÜELL, BARCELONA

Just the place for sensory revival, visit the Pavelló de Consergia, home to a display on the history of the park and Gaudi's building methods, then head up to the main terrace and the park's famous Banc de Trecandís, the serpentine, curving mosaic-tiled bench, for people-watching amongst Gaudi's fantastical forms. 

BONDI BEACH, SYDNEY

It might not be a park exactly, but who needs shrubbery when you've Australia's most famous beach instead? Surf, skate, indulge in an outdoor work-out at the North Bondi Surf Club, pick up a cooling portion of gelato, and go for a dip in a saltwater swimming pool to leave the corporate world far behind

Caterpillar on a Blue Passion Flower

A Blue Passion Flower in bloom and there was a Caterpillar enjoying the sun

Mysore Dasara Festival

Picture of illuminated KR Circle, Mysore during Dasara Festival. In the backdrop You can see illuminated Mysore Palace.

Embracing Canada's Luxurious Wild Side

Remote luxury can mean many things to different people. Whether it's exhilarating helicopter adventures over faraway lands or quaint inns showcasing the best in local cultural experiences, Canada offers a full spectrum. Whatever extravagant adventure you fancy, here are five secluded — yet easily accessible — Canadian experiences that manage to flaunt the country's wild side without compromising your need for luxury. 

Jellyfish

Made from an old boat!

Louis Vuitton at Selfridges, London