> Return to the #69 Newsletter If an image is worth a thousand words, then the gallery of National Geographic’s 52 best images of the year — curated from 91 photographers, 107 stories, and 2,290,225 photographs – is almost priceless. It includes a dramatic shot of an evening storm lighting up the sky near Wood River, Nebraska, and a breathtaking sunset over Taipei.
Just for Fun
Google Santa Tracker
> Return to the #68 Newsletter Christmas is almost here and Google Santa Tracker is a great tool for keeping track of Santa’s latest movements. The annual Christmas-themed entertainment program allows users to follow Santa Claus on Google Maps as he makes his journey around the world on Christmas Eve. From the start of December the application allows users to play, watch, and learn through little activities that are added daily.
Where Cool Things Happen
> Return to the #67 Newsletter Looking for inspiration on travel, art, gadgets, lifestyle and all sorts of other cool stuff on the planet? Wherecoolthingshappen.com is a daily resource for cool things that will make your imagination run aimlessly into another dimension. Go to the place to discover astonishing and breathtaking images.
360° Aerial Panoramas
> Return to the #66 Newsletter A group of Russian photographers have teamed up to capture amazing panoramic, bird’s-eye photographs from around the world. Calling themselves AirPano the photographers use helicopters, planes, balloons and radio-controlled drones to capture their pictures. AirPano has already photographed over 300 incredible locations on our planet and it is the largest resource for 360° aerial panoramas in the world. There are currently about 3000 spherical panoramas on…
Meditation Room
Looking for a website to reduce stress and bring a little more peace and spirituality into your life? Meditation Room exists as a portable, free resource for personal growth and wellbeing. It is a stepping-stone toward a happier, more fulfilling life. It includes free nature sounds, relaxing music and images, guided meditations, binaural beats and more. It is now possible to find your own little sacred space of tranquillity online…