Nicholas DeRenzo

1 month ago | afar.com | Nicholas DeRenzo

The Battersea Power Station chimneys make for a particularly dramatic view from the rooftop pool at the Art’otel London Battersea Power Station. Photo by Matthew Shaw The posh and polished British capital has more than its fair share of royal-approved hideaways, five-star grand dames, and ultra-luxurious luxury chains. But thanks to the sheer number of hotels in London—more than 1,500 as of 2024—there’s truly a stay for every budget and taste.

1 month ago | afar.com | Nicholas DeRenzo

Embrace the wintry magic at Apukka Resort in Finnish Lapland. Courtesy of Apukka Resort/Leonardo Cavazzana As astrotourism booms around the world, northern lights viewing is becoming more popular than ever. And aurora chasers are in luck: We’re currently in the middle of an astronomical phenomenon known as the solar maximum, the peak of a roughly 11-year cycle that has been causing above-average chances of seeing the dazzling after-dark display.

1 month ago | time.com | Nicholas DeRenzo

Astronomer Percival Lowell founded his Arizona stargazing lab in 1894 to aid in his search for life on Mars. While that quest is still ongoing, the observatory made history as the place where assistant Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto in 1930.

1 month ago | afar.com | Nicholas DeRenzo

United is launching the first-ever commercial flight between the U.S. and Greenland. Photo by Annie Spratt/Unsplash You might have noticed that Greenland has been in the news a lot in the past few months: There’s a new international airport in the capital city of Nuuk and game-changing direct flights from the United States; President Trump can’t stop talking about taking over the island; and plans for independence have been heating up.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Nicholas DeRenzo

2 hours ago'Only club that could tempt him' - Cole Palmer backed to make sensational summer switch to Liverpool & replace Mohamed Salah if Chelsea fail to qualify for Champions LeagueFormer Premier League star Dwight Yorke has backed Cole Palmer to move to Liverpool if Mohamed Salah exits Anfield in the summer.