Artist Michael Shainblum claims he felt it was time to “combine Timelapse photography and the simplicity of a kaleidoscope” when he created this stunning video. Covering five major American cities, Shainblum’s piece is a feast for the eyes.
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When was the last time you thought, “I should just pack up and go somewhere“? Did you ever act on the thought? One Redditor actually did.
Only going by “zonz1,” they claim to be 26 and to have spent their life savings of roughly $20,000 to take a year off and travel the world. The list of stops is exhaustive and includes Peru, Bolivia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Ireland and Denmark.
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A new study by Skift shows that tablets and laptops are winning the popularity contest over television and pay-per-view in hotel rooms. This infographic shows some surprising shifts, like how free Wi-Fi is on the rise, while in-room porn has seen better days.
[via Skift]
Although both scuba gear and wheelchairs extend people’s range of activity, Sue Austin says one accoutrement is associated with excitement and adventure, while the other garners a completely different response. In order to challenge misconceptions about disability, Austin — who has been in a wheelchair for the past 16 years — set out to create live, underwater performances that would promote positive, empowering images of people in wheelchairs. Watch the mesmerizing video above and it could challenge your perception of disabilities, both by land and sea.
[via Virgin]