Sometimes a good bike and a good city is all you need to have an adventure. Most of the time, you don’t even need the bicycle. But isn’t it great when you’re in a city for the very first time and can actually feel safe about traversing its streets? Amsterdam is known for being a fantastically bike safe city,…
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Give the English language some credit. It has the uncanny ability to be waaaaay more complicated than necessary. For instance, we still don’t have a singular word for a slice of bread. Ridiculous. Not to worry though, because the French have it covered, using short words and phrases to describe very complex – and super specific – things. Yes,…
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As the saying goes, there are “cat people” and there are “frog people.” Or something like that. Either way, it’s safe to say that Bigstock contributor Kikkerdirk is a frog person, and we couldn’t be happier about it. Kikkerdirk’s up close and personal collection of frog photos is just plain cool … even if you’re…
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When was the last time you hugged your mom? Bought her flowers? Took her out to dinner? Rolled in the dirt and ate mud with her? Well, these farm and barnyard animals seem to cherish their mothers. And, we hope this special Mother’s Day collection of photos inspires the same feelings of joy in you. Here’s to the moms!…
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Your next adventure in our City Spotlight series begins in the magical city of Lima, Peru. A city so ripe with history, color, and stunning architecture, Lima is sure to make you feel like a time traveler in its presence. Its colonial architecture, in particular, is a grand mix of European style and the historic influence of indigenous imagery. (That’s gotta be…
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Do we really need a reminder to be nice to our own planet? Earth Day (April 22nd) is the day of the year in which all of us earthlings need to get serious and assess our eco-behaviors, both big and small. And then commit to correcting these behaviors everyday. Check out some of our tips…
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Presentation is everything, and food settings are no exception. Bigstock contributor Mythja is particularly good at creating and photographing table top works of art, so we compiled a few of our favorite shots below. Browse through and see her entire royalty-free collection of food photography and tablescapes. Enjoy. Check out the rest…
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The sky’s the limit in these stunning photos from Bigstock contributor Shihina. Travel through the terrain of Japan, and discover breathtaking sunsets, seemingly infinite roads, and palm trees aplenty. We’ve picked some of our favorites from Shihina’s royalty-free collection of imagery. Enjoy the ride. For even more dazzling skies…
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The streets of an urban landscape exude personality in a multitude of ways. Store fronts, sidewalks, and the exteriors of apartment buildings are rather straightforward visuals, but do provide their own bit of neighborhood flavor. And then there’s street art. While “graffiti” has carried a controversial reputation over time, more and more cities have actually begun…
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