Mount Cook National Park, or Aoraki, is a mountain in the New Zealand Southern Alps, the highest point in New Zealand, located in the western part of the South Island near the coast. This saddle-shaped, steep-sided, crystalline mountain is covered with snow and glaciers.
Monthly Archives: February 2022
African Lodges: Zannier Hotels Sonop In Namibia
The opulence of old-world safari is alive and well at Zannier Hotels Sonop, a luxury tented camp set in the wilds of Namibia’s southeastern corner.
Conjuring up an image of rugged explorers, the word ‘safari’ is one of the most evocative in the history of travel. Zannier Hotels Sonop effortlessly captures this old-world charm with opulent tents, separate cocktail and cigar lounge, open-air cinema and gastronomic restaurant.
The 10 spacious tents are constructed on top of boulders, reflecting the life of yesteryear’s wealthy explorers. Furnished with antiques, colorful carpets and precious wood, these lavish accommodations capture the look and feel of a bygone era. Panoramic views look out onto otherworldly desert landscapes, while in-tent telescopes invite dreamy stargazing moments.
Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
Georgina Godwin sets the tone for the weekend. Simon Brooke reviews the day’s international newspapers; Monocle’s editor in chief Andrew Tuck is back with his weekend column; and Andrew Mueller rounds up the past week for us.
Front Page: WSJ Weekend Edition – February 12
Nature: ‘Riverwoods – An Untold Story’ (Video)
Throughout Scotland, the fractured connections between salmon and the landscapes through which their rivers flow, are gradually being repaired through the foresight and positive actions of many different people. This spring, the Riverwoods documentary will embark on a 12-venue screening tour across Scotland, bringing this untold story to life.
Museum Insider : ‘Wheat Fields After The Rain’ By Vincent Van Gogh (1890)
Wheat Fields after the Rain (The Plain of Auvers) – 1890
Wheat Fields is a series of dozens of paintings by Dutch Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh, borne out of his religious studies and sermons, connection to nature, appreciation of manual laborers and desire to provide a means of offering comfort to others. The wheat field works demonstrate his progression as an artist from the drab Wheat Sheaves made in 1885 in the Netherlands to the colorful and dramatic 1888–1890 paintings from Arles, Saint-Rémy and Auvers-sur-Oise in rural France.
Preview: Science News Magazine – February 12
- COVER STORYHow the Human Genome Project revolutionized understanding of our DNACompletion of the Human Genome Project was a huge milestone, but there’s more work to do to ensure equitable access to the information in our DNA.By Tina Hesman Saey
- NEWSAfrica’s ‘Great Green Wall’ could have far-reaching climate effectsBy Carolyn Gramling
- NEWSAstronomers identified a second possible exomoonBy Sid Perkins
Aerial Views: The Bahamas
The Bahamas, known officially as the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is a sovereign country within the Lucayan Archipelago of the West Indies in the Atlantic. It takes up 97% of the Lucayan Archipelago’s land area and is home to 88% of the archipelago’s population.
Preview: The Economist Magazine – February 12
Short Film: ‘Game Hawker’ The Art Of Falconry (2022)
For Shawn Hayes, the ancient practice of falconry is more than a deep connection with raptors. It’s his life’s work. As an American falconry ambassador, he’s carved a space for himself where people of color haven’t always been welcome.
In collaboration with Patagonia Films.
Director: Brett Marty & Josh Izenberg
Cinematography: Owen Bissell
Editor: Traci Loth
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