Inside a mirrored ark, Rotterdam A museum store – but not as you know it… The minute you spot the enormous mirrored ark that is Rotterdam’s Depot, you know you’re in for something extraordinary. Open to the public, its Escher-like staircases are designed to encourage visitors to get lost; to …
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This goat died of starvation while surrounded by an inedible invasive plant. Lives hang in the balance as Kenya’s dryland is ravaged by a severe prolonged drought. Credit: Joyce Chimbi/IPS by Joyce Chimbi (nairobi) Tuesday, September 05, 2023 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Sep 05 (IPS) – Africa needs approximately USD 579.2 …
Read More »A local’s guide to Prague: the best beer, cool architecture and hunting for fossils
Food It’s great to see more places putting in the effort for vegetarians these days. Klášterní šenk, within the serene, leafy grounds of the 10th-century Břevnov Monastery, is one such establishment. The mushroom soup – served in a regular bowl or one made of bread – is a tasty feast, …
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