Stunning Images of Fictional Symmetrical Facades

Budapest-born photographer Zsolt Hlinka’s new project “Urban Symmetry” presents a soothing gallery of fictional façades. Based upon buildings along the Danube River, the spotless architectural marvels are reminiscent of Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel—albeit in more neutral colors. The images conjure up all kinds of ideas of dream homes and future European getaways. Head to Hlinka’s website for the full series.

Anantara Hotel, Chiang Mai

Colonial charm and 100 years of history at this picturesque retreat in the heart of Thailand's northern city

Though it’s often referred to as Bangkok’s laid-back cousin, Chiang Mai bubbles with the same electric energy as the Thai capital. It’s become a bucket-list destination for thrill-seekers across the globe, where al fresco tuk-tuk rides, sizzling snacks from carts, and endless aisles of night markets provide round-the-clock stimulation. But for vacationers looking for a more peaceful stay, there’s no need to retreat into the …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

The origin story of Monopoly, an advanced map of Mars and a new reason to avoid going out in our weekly look at the web

1. How Income Inequality Led to the Creation of Monopoly While Monopoly may be the world’s best-known board game, the story behind its creation has long been shrouded in mystery—until now. A man named Charles Darrow is usually the one credited as the game’s inventor, but as it turns out, a typist named Lizzie Magie originally came up with Monopoly as a way to teach …