Located in the eastern Caribbean Sea, Jade Mountain in St. Lucia is one of the most incredible resorts the Sifter has seen. Each room has only three walls and a private infinity pool with stunning panoramic views of the beautiful Caribbean. A tropical oasis, this slice of heaven doesn’t come cheap, with nightly rates…
LIFE GOES ON Photograph by Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images Residents take a hot outdoor bath amongst tsunami devastation in Kesennuma city, Miyagi prefecture on April 14, 2011. (Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images) via The Atlantic’s In Focus with Alan Taylor – Japan Earthquake: The Long Road to Recovery
After careful consideration and valued feedback from the Sifter’s highly respected readers, Current Events Around the Globe will cease to exist. Replacing the weekly Wednesday post will be: THIS DAY IN HISTORY. A brief look back at notable events in our history. Enjoy! WRIGLEY FIELD OPENS – APRIL 20, 1916 Photograph via…
INCREDIBLE WATER BRIDGE IN GERMANY Photograph by WHITEDRAGON The Magdeburg Water Bridge is a navigable aqueduct in Germany, opened in October 2003. It connects the Elbe-Havel Canal to the Mittelland Canal, crossing over the Elbe River. It is notable for being the longest navigable aqueduct in the world, with a total length…
Launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the 2011 Rolls Royce Phantom EE (experimental electric) represents the world’s first battery electric vehicle for the ultra-luxury segment. The Phantom EE will serve as a working test bed throughout the year, providing crucial data and research regarding alternative drive-trains for Rolls Royce. Below you will…
MEANWHILE IN TUSCANY… Photograph by EDMONDO SENATORE Tuscany is a region in Central Italy. It has an area of about 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 sq mi) and a population of about 3.7 million inhabitants. The regional capital is Florence. Tuscany is known for its beautiful landscapes, its rich artistic legacy and vast…
Based out of Athens, Greece, artist and designer Greg Papagrigoriou has a love for lettering. Taking his typography talents to the streets, Greg’s artwork is a refreshing change to the more typical lettering seen in the streets. While Greg is still in school studying graphic design, it’s nice to see him exploring his craft…
APRIL SHOWERS… Photograph by MICHAEL BREITUNG Photographer’s Description: A field of sunflowers photographed during a quite rainy and stormy period here in germany. I used focusstacking here to get a good sharpness throughout the frame. Camera: Canon EOS 40D Lens: Tokina 11-16mm Aperture: f/11 ISO/Film: 100 via Michael Breitung on 500px…
THE BIG BAD WOLF FINDS AN ACCOMPLICE Illustration by TORAKAMIKAZE “You see those pigs in that house over there, buddy? They’re what you might call ‘tasty’.” “What did you say?” “I said they’re what you might call ‘thirsty’.” “Did you? I could’ve sworn I heard…” “Look, man. You gonna help me out…
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