The Clowns’ Gallery-Museum has a collection of 250 painted eggshells, each one featuring the characteristic makeup of a famous clown, such as Oleg Popow or Charlie Rivel. Although hens’ eggs were used in the past, new additions like Britain’s “Clown Cuckoo” (photo) are immortalized on ceramic.
She wrote poetry as a child; today she writes songs as a way of understanding the world. Feminist, soulful hip-hop artist and prominent protagonist of conscious rap, U.S.-born Akua Naru is promoting her new album, The Blackest Joy, in Germany this month: in Hamburg December 16, in Berlin Dec. 17.
New Year’s in New Zealand! The Waiohika Estate on North Island is hosting the 16th Rhythm and Vines Festival from December 29 to 31 this year. Fans of rock, folk, and drum and bass camp out, enjoy the vibe and get to be among the first to celebrate 2019.
Like to spend the night in a house of ice and snow, like the Inuit? Well, you can – and without having to travel to the Arctic or give up any of life’s comforts.
Igloo villages pop up each year in seven Alpine locations, including Zugspitz glacier, Gstaad and Davos. Couples can book a romance igloo and cuddle up in a double sleeping bag. The cheaper option is a night in the group igloo.
The Hôtel de Glace near Quebec, Canada, is rebuilt in snow and ice every year. It has 45 rooms – and a chapel where guests who have warmed to each other can even tie the knot.
If you hate the cold but want the igloo atmosphere, book in at the Arctic Resort in Kakslauttanen, Finland. From your glass igloo, you’ll have the best view of the northern lights right from your bed.