Nestled in the misty woodlands at the foot of Japan’s Akaishi Mountains, the Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan has welcomed guests for over 1,300 years, making it the oldest continuously running hotel in recorded history, according to Guinness World Records. Fujiwara Mahito, the son of a powerful aristocratic family, discovered hot springs in the area in A.D. […]
It goes without saying that cultivating and promoting optimism are core values at Nice News: Beyond brightening up your inbox, positivity plays a significant role in well-being. The benefits of positive thinking range from improved cardiovascular health to better coping skills and more. And in additional uplifting news, it’s 100% possible to foster an optimistic […]
For centuries, women across the globe have been shattering glass ceilings in various arenas, paving the way for those following in their footsteps — both literally and figuratively. Case in point: Mount Everest. As of December 2023, 799 women have reached its summit. But before 1975, that number was zero. It wasn’t until Junko Tabei […]
When it comes to beauty, Nice News is of the opinion that what’s on the inside is what really matters. But we’re also big fans of self-care and self-expression — like practicing ancient Chinese massage techniques to promote circulation or using bold blushes to make a statement.
Where one person sees a sheet of tissue paper, Copenhagen-based artist Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen sees a canvas for a massive sunflower display. And for Lewis Miller, a designer in New York, a trash can is so much more than a place to toss garbage — it’s a destination for an absolutely epic flower installation. Welcome […]
It’s been said that everything old becomes new again. This feels especially true when it comes to formerly abandoned places that allowed nature to take over. To celebrate the power of greenery to transform a space, we’ve rounded up a list of various locations around the world that fell into disrepair but became nature preserves, […]
This article was updated on 1/6/25. You’ve undoubtedly heard terms like millennial, boomer, and Gen Z used in conversation: Nicknames referring to the various generations have become pervasive in the modern vernacular — but exactly who belongs to which cohort isn’t always clear. According to the Pew Research Center, categorizing people into various generations provides a means […]
Are you the type to lie in bed at night dwelling on conversations from the day — perhaps reliving an awkward moment at a dinner party or wondering if you said the right thing during a Zoom call with a colleague? It’s a common practice, and unfortunately, it can lead to the common conclusion that people […]
It’s spring cleaning time again! By mid-April, the dust has settled on a year’s worth of clutter, and as the sunshine starts streaming through the windows more regularly, it also starts shedding light on all that needs to be tidied inside.
It’s a common childhood pastime to gaze up at the clouds and point out puffy shapes that look like animals. Another element of nature that can spark your imagination? Plants. Gaze at the greenery and flowers below and you’ll see them transform into jellyfish, butterflies, and bunny ears. Tilt your head and parrots and doves […]
You may have heard of a practice called “Swedish death cleaning” — a name that’s both intriguing yet fairly straightforward. Perhaps one of the more succinct and accurate summaries of the concept comes by way of comedic actor Amy Poehler’s narration in this amusing trailer for the TV series The Gentle Art of Swedish Death […]
In a time when expansion and development are in full force around the globe — from buildings to cities and scientific advancements — many have been taught that “bigger is better.” But we’d argue that’s not always the case: Sometimes, the best things really do come in small packages. To show the beauty of little […]