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Category Archives: Asia
Craving Cartographic Clarity
designing metropolitan subway system maps to make them easily understood for both locals and visitors is a challenge for any graphic designer or cartographer. It’s equally challenging to create city transit maps that reflect a municipal identity. Zero Per Zero, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Asia, Europe, Maps, Tourism, USA
Tagged Amsterdam, London Transport, Maps, Paris metro, Tokyo Metro
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Monkeys on a Plane
During the 1950s,60s and 70s, Danish painter and illustrator Otto Nielsen produced a treasury of marvelous illustrations for periodicals, books, travel guides and advertising posters. He is well known for his wonderful posters for Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, but some … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Art, Asia, Canada, Europe, Tourism
Tagged Copenhagen, Denmark, Poster, Scandinavian Airlines, Tivoli Gardens
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The Art of Travel
The Setouchi Triennale is a three times per year (Spring, Summer, Fall) art festival that takes place each year around the twelve islands of Japan’s Seto Inland Sea. This year’s Fall festival features a unique piece of art in motion … Continue reading
Mind Your Metro Manners
The Japanese are generally considered to be among the most polite people, but even the world’s most courteous folk need friendly reminders to respect other travelers on public transportation. Each year Tokyo Metro, the group that runs the city’s subway … Continue reading
Posted in Animation, Art, Asia, Tourism
Tagged Public transport, Tokyo, Tokyo Metro, Transit Systems, Urban Transport
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Mi Casa Es Su Casa
Behomm is the first home exchange website created specifically for the creative community. Developed by Barcelona-based artists Agust Juste and Eva Calduch, Behomm is an invitation only vacation home exchange for creative types. The site allows two parties to swap … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Hotels, South America, Tourism, USA
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Train Trivia
I’m a huge supporter of public transit systems, and when I travel I always try and make the most of public transport options. But wherever I go the locals seem to have nothing but complaints about their own underground train systems. … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Europe, Tourism, USA
Tagged London Underground, MTA, Public transport, TFL
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There’s An App For That
If you’ve ever had a problem exchanging currency or just getting cash while visiting a foreign country, you will probably empathize with the hapless traveler in the video below. Created by the French financial services company Société Générale to promote … Continue reading
Posted in apps, Asia, Europe, Film, Tourism
Tagged Currency Services, Financial services, Société Générale
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Travel Love
Travel Love is a wonderful mix of video footage from three trips to eight countries in Asia and South America. Filmed by German freelance photographer and videographer Christian Grewe, the beguiling little film runs for under five minutes. The music … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Film, Photography, South America, Tourism
Tagged Asia, Christian Grewe, South America, Uniform Motion
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Transformative Cartography
I was captivated by Madrid-based artist Fernando Vicente’s intriguing series called “Atlas”, which is based on antique maps. The translucent painting allows the original geographic features of the old maps to remain visible while simultaneously creating a completely new unified … Continue reading
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