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Potemkin Stairs in Odesa, Ukraine

May 20, 2020

Based on the mutiny of the battleship Potemkin of 1905, the Soviet silent film Battleship Potemkin was directed by Sergei Eisenstein and released in 1925. It stands as a milestone in the history of cinema, its montage editing techniques ahead of its time. In 2012, the British Film Institute named it the 11th greatest film of all time, and it has been named as the favorite of Charlie Chaplin, Orson Welles, Billy Wilder, and Michael Mann, to name a few. One...

4 Important Hotel Metrics to Measure Your...

May 20, 2020

The majority of hotels tend to ignore that data is essential for their business or tend to think that data gathering and reporting is something reserved for big multinational hotel chains like Accor or Marriott. Yet, the contrary is the case: vital hotel metrics can benefit each hotel. In this article, you will find why having accurate metrics in your hotel could boost your revenue and hotel’s success. Hotel Metrics Essential for Each Hotel The most common scenario would...

Bourbon County Horse Walk of Fame in...

May 20, 2020

The counties surrounding Lexington, Kentucky, make up what is known as the Bluegrass Region, steeped in history and renowned for bourbon and world-class racehorses. Bourbon County is hallowed ground there, home to some of the state’s most iconic horse-breeding operations. To recognize its unique standing, the city of Paris installed the “Bourbon County Horse Walk of Fame”—nine blocks on both sides of Main Street. The “Walk” includes 60 numbered concrete markers, all but one representing a famous racehorse associated with...

How to Use Guest Messaging to Increase...

May 20, 2020

Return on Experience (ROX) has been discussed widely and it is being referred to as “the new ROI” (Return on Investment). Compared with ROI, which directly measures the amount of return on a particular investment, ROX measures the soft business results that a great experience can generate. In this article you can learn why ROX is important and how you can use it to benefit you hotel. What is Return on Experience (ROX)? ROX is to deliver the right...

SEO vs CRO: What Gives Hotels a...

May 20, 2020

How much should you invest in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) or Search Engine Marketing (SEM) for your hotel to increase your sales by 5%? If you have a limited budget, what is the smartest way to use it? Can Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) be a better solution? In this article you will learn the meaning of SEO and CRO, and what you should focus on. How To Best Spend Your Limited Resources Today, available resources are limited, government regulations...

Ross Bay Cemetery in Victoria, British Columbia

May 20, 2020

The Ross Bay Cemetery, with its lovingly maintained greenery and glorious south-facing view of the Pacific Ocean, is one of the most beloved historic sites in Victoria. A prime example of a Victorian cemetery, the site features stately mausoleums, wide carriageways, and monuments in a wide array of styles–a testament to the diversity of people buried there. The 27.5-acre cemetery first opened in 1873, and was named after the land’s original owner, Isabella Mainville Ross. (Ross was also the the...

Painted Silos Are Turning the Outback Into...

May 20, 2020

Australia was bled dry. From 2017 to 2019 the sunburned country endured one of its worst droughts on record—a prolonged natural disaster that forced farmers to walk away from their land and left rural towns reeling. With no tourist dollars to depend on, such towns were in danger of being erased from the landscape. Until the painted grain silos began to appear, that is. In the past few years, an unlikely public-art movement has burst to life in the...

How to Plant a Home Garden and...

May 19, 2020

Of all the wonders in this wide world, there is none quite like the seed. With time, sun, and a little luck, a brown speck that fits on your fingernail can grow into a vast sequoia. Last year’s spit picnic seeds can become this year’s watermelon patch. And flecks from a few potato flowers can feed a nation. It begins tentatively: A root stretches into soil, a sprout reaches toward the sun. Yet contained within each garden seed is...

Life Under Lockdown, as Seen Through 16...

May 19, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic rushed across the United Kingdom in mid-March, the London-based photographer Emma Mowat wondered how daily life was going to look in the weeks ahead. She wanted to see the public health crisis through other people’s eyes—so she sent 16 disposable cameras to people across the United Kingdom. By leveraging her personal network and Instagram followers, she found collaborators in such places as Newcastle, Edinburgh, Manchester, Sussex, and Stafford. Some of the cameras shot in black...

Vratna Gates in Vratna, Serbia

May 19, 2020

Tucked away in mountainous regions of eastern Serbia, the Vratna river gorge hides an unusual natural phenomenon. The Vratna Gates are the largest natural stone bridges in Europe. These three gigantic rocks loom over the swerving forest stream. Two of the stone bridges represent the remains of a former tunnel cave through which the Vratna river once flowed, while the third was created due to river sinkage. The Small and Large Gates are located near the entrance to the...

Kristek’s House in Brno, Czechia

May 19, 2020

In a residential area full of ordinary family homes in Černá Pole, Brno, there is a hidden “Salvador Dalí-esque” gem near the tram line. The first thing any viewer of the building will notice is the bright shades of purple that grace the facade, and a pair of huge hands jutting from the building holding a tree. The outside of the house features large paintings of a train and a melting clock. This surreal piece of architecture is the work...

Charlevoix Stained Glass Windows in Montréal, Québec

May 19, 2020

Besides zipping travelers across the island, the Montreal Metro doubles as the city’s most expansive art gallery. Each of its 68 subway stations is a distinctly designed synthesis of architecture and art, and many prominently feature sculptures, mosaics, and stained glass. Even for longtime residents, visiting a new stop for the first time can feel like an adventure. Two of the most photogenic artworks in the metro are no doubt the stunning stained glass windows at Charlevoix station. On...

Dharma Realm Guan Yin Sagely Monastery Canteen...

May 19, 2020

It’s not everywhere that you can enjoy a purely plant-based buffet followed by the communal recitation of the “Ceremony of Repentance of the Great Compassion with a Thousand Hands and a Thousand Eyes.” But at Dharma Realm, you can. This century-old Buddhist temple, built in dedication to Guan Yin, the goddess of compassion, offers a rare tranquility within the bustling confines of Kuala Lumpur. It was one of the first temples in the city to be built with brick and tile....

Fort No. 5 “Friedrich Wilhelm III” in...

May 19, 2020

During the 18th and 19th-centuries, 12 forts were constructed around Konigsberg as defensive fortifications. These German forts were called the “Night feather bed of Konigsberg”. All the forts were designed with bricks and concrete, and were built in a uniform manner. The fort was attacked by the 43rd Soviet Union Army during the East-Prussian Operation of 1945 and put up a fierce defense. On April 6, troops blockaded the entrance in an attempt to push back Soviet forces. For...

Monet’s Garden Marmottan in Kitagawa, Japan

May 19, 2020

Complete with water lilies and weeping willows, visiting this series of gardens boast over 70,000 different plants. Walking through it feels like into an Impressionist painting, and for good reason. Rather than attempting to copy the gardens from Claude Monet’s home in Giverny, these gardens in Japan‘s Kōchi Prefecture have actually brought the artist’s paintings to life. There are three separate gardens that aim to capture three periods in Monet’s artistic style. The most iconic is probably the Water...

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