CH Global Spin: Hollow, Bristol

Artist Katie Paterson’s public installation at the Royal Fort Gardens combines 10,000 unique tree species to form a microcosm of Earth’s natural history

Kids understand it as a giant climbing structure of tricky proportions. Adults recognize it as an intriguing public sculpture and when inside, an opportunity for a moment of zen. Scottish artist Katie Paterson sees it as a miniature forest comprised of all the world’s trees. Claimed as her most ambitious work to date, “Hollow” is an arboreal microcosm that combines 10,000 unique tree species to …

AutoCamp, Russian River

Design-forward, luxury camping among the Redwoods just outside San Francisco

In a stunning native Redwood forest about an hour and a half from San Francisco, AutoCamp‘s latest location has just been unveiled—and it’s unsurprisingly a feast for the eyes. For those who love getting outdoors, but not exactly “roughing it,” this is a camping experience that blends beautiful design and luxury with nature. We haven’t visited in-person yet, but the photos have us longing for …

CH Global Spin: Musical Instruments Museum, Brussels

Sight and sound are of equal importance when visiting this fantastic trove of melodious artifacts

Sponsored by Star Alliance and Marriott TRAVELER

by Karen Day Do you know what a serpent chandelier sounds like? Or, perhaps more importantly, did you know that a serpent chandelier is a tuba-esque wind instrument? It’s surprising encounters like these that make exploring Brussels’ Musical Instruments Museum such a wondrous affair, but it’s the institution’s dense audio guide that makes it an incredibly well-rounded experience. At five stories tall and home to …