Musafir club

07/05/2025

This is a sunset in Los Angeles that looks like fire in the sky. 🔥

07/05/2025

07/01/2025

How do climbers sleep on steep walls during their excursions?

They use structures called portaledges, small suspended platforms several dozen meters high, firmly anchored to the rock face.

The ones you see are resting on one of these structures, suspended in a vacuum, with only a few ropes and carabiners separating them from the precipice.

Portaledges are specially designed to provide a stable resting place in extreme situations and are used on multi-day climbs where there are no other surfaces to support themselves.

06/29/2025

Flash floods. I think drones can help deliver rope and life jackets. Something to think about.

06/29/2025

Nuclear submarines can travel up to 30 years without refueling, thanks to just 4 kilograms of enriched uranium. That’s over 24 million kilowatt hours of power packed into a small core, making them the ultimate example of energy efficiency and stealth engineering. Would you trust living underwater for decades?

06/23/2025

Roughly 19,000 planes in the sky across the world when this shot was taken today. A picture is worth a thousand words. ✈️ Credit: Flightradar24.com

05/27/2025

The Remarkable Bamboo Bridge That Reappears Every Year

Each dry season in Cambodia, a truly unique bridge takes shape across the Mekong River—the Koh Pen Bridge, crafted entirely from bamboo. Built by local communities, this bridge connects the island of Koh Pen to the nearby city of Kampong Cham.

Though it may appear fragile, the bamboo bridge is surprisingly sturdy. It’s strong enough to carry pedestrians, bicycles, motorbikes, and even cars and small trucks.

Before the arrival of the rainy season, typically between May and November, the entire structure is carefully dismantled to prevent it from being swept away by the river’s powerful currents. The bamboo is stored and later reused for the next year’s rebuild.

To help cover the costs of this annual construction, visitors pay a small toll—around $0.25. More than just a crossing, the bridge is a testament to community effort, sustainability, and the clever use of natural resources.

05/24/2025

In Japan, there is a 12.5-meter-high wall built exclusively to contain tsunamis.

After the 2011 disaster, the 395-km-long "Great Tsunami" was built.

The construction was designed to withstand the impact of a wave of 16 million tons of water and includes the planting of 9 million trees on the ocean shore as a secondary dam.

05/05/2025

New York in 1851 was a city on the brink of transformation. It was a bustling hub of commerce and culture, with a rapidly expanding population and a growing reputation as one of the world’s most important port cities. The skyline was characterized by grand brownstones and the early stages of industrialization, with ships lining the docks and markets filled with fresh goods from across the world. Life was busy, yet simple in comparison to the fast-paced metropolis it would soon become.

Fast forward to 2022, and New York has undergone a dramatic evolution. Towering skyscrapers dominate the skyline, and the city’s streets are filled with a diverse population, reflecting its status as a global cultural and financial capital. Technology, finance, and entertainment drive its economy, while the vibrant arts scene, from Broadway to street murals, continues to shape the city’s identity. New York is a bustling urban jungle, with a constant flow of activity and innovation.

Despite these changes, there remains a connection between New York's past and present. Historical landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park stand as symbols of the city’s rich history, while neighborhoods still carry traces of their 19th-century origins. The energy, diversity, and ambition that defined New York in 1851 continue to fuel its growth, making it a city of both historical significance and modern-day relevance.