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Category Archives: Europe
No Library Card Required
A cleverly converted Leyland Olympia double decker bus nicknamed Maggie has been recyled into the world’s first Bicycle Library. Located in London’s Hackney neighborhood, the innovative library offers seven types of bike for loan or sale, including a popular electric … Continue reading
Journey to Atlantis
Today’s guest post is by travel writer Richard Clark: A Journey to Atlantis If you have the time while staying on Crete, the capital, Heraklion is the ideal place to board a boat for Santorini, and believe me it is … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Europe, Tourism, Travel Writing
Tagged Atlantis, Greece, Santorini, Thera
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Every Dot On The Map
“Every dot on a map interests me.” “unless the sun inside you is burning your gut, don’t do it.” Samizdat is here. Sometimes we all want to run away and live in cave.
Pleasures of a good bookshop
Waterstone’s, the last large bookstore chain standing in the UK, is launching a clever print ad campaign to encourage bookshop browsing. The ads are set to run in the London Underground, in national newspapers, online and in outdoor locations. It … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, ebooks, Europe, Writing
Tagged Independent bookstore, London Underground, Waterstone
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Lotus Dome or Soft Machine
Inside Lille, France‘s beautiful Église Sainte Marie Madeleine, the Dutch design team Studio Roosegaarde has installed an intrguing dome-like structure composed of metalic petals that responds to the physical presence of visitors. The Lotus Dome is constructed of hundreds of light-sensitive flowers … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, Tech, Tourism
Tagged Fantastic2012, France, Lille, Studio Roosegaarde
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London By The Book
Daniel Speight is a graphic artist based in East London, UK. His new Book Block project incorporates screenprinting onto discarded books, transforming them into three dimensional art works. Each piece is inspired by London’s distinctive architectural styles from iconic landmarks … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Europe
Tagged Daniel Speight, London, Lower Marsh, Screen printing
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Berlin Lights Up
The annual Berlin Festival of Lights is one of the largest illumination events in the world. For 12 nights every October, Berlin‘s iconic landmarks, historical buildings, cultural sites, streets and squares are transformed by stunning illuminations and lights shows. The … Continue reading
Book Mountain
On October 4th, Rotterdam inaugurated the stunning new Boekenberg Bibliotheek and education center in the heart of the Spijkenisse market square. Designed by the prolific hometown architectural team at MVRDV, the Book Mountain project is the dramatic centerpiece for a … Continue reading
Ireland, Who Knew ?
Many thanks to the folks at GoIreland.com for this quirky infographic on Irish inventors and inventions. Take a peek at their website the next time you are planning a visit to Ireland.
Injustice Anywhere…
Polish-born, New York City-based artist Olek yarn-bombed London last month with this awesome four panel knit grafitti installation. The project was in collaboration with Anti-Slavery International and Street Artists Against Slavery. The quote, by the way, is from Martin Luther … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe
Tagged Letter from Birmingham Jail, London, Martin Luther King Jr, Olek
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Travel Between The Pages 