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Between Prince George and McBride, BC, you’ll find a remarkable provincial park called Ancient Forest / Chun T’oh Whudujut. Within the park are hiking trails that lead through a truly ancient landscape, past thousand-year-old western red cedars and an incredible biodiversity of plants, mosses, lichens, and fungi. What more could…

Construction of the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp began in 1352, and the main structure was finally completed in 1521, a remarkable span of 169 years, with a few more years needed to finish the finer details. Originally designed with two towers, a devastating fire in 1533 left it…

So really, what can I say? I’ve taken a photograph of a fine red door, framed by old brickwork. Yet when I look at it, I don’t just see a doorway. I think of Christmas dinners, laughter echoing through a warm house, the joy of discovery, and, above all, warmth.…

This is the kind of day when things are just off a bit, I am grateful for them all. More or less.

Okay, so here’s a great question for you: why do I love street art, and why do I get emotional when I hear bagpipes? First off, welcome to London’s Leake Street Art Tunnel. I know exactly why I have such an affection for street art. It’s free, it’s wild, and…