It’s been a while since I posted a good hyperlapse video, so I thought that I’d share this amazing three minute homage to New York City. A Taste of New York, from Vienna-based FilmSpektakel, is a fun, frenetic visit to Manhattan that was shot during September, 2016.
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Many years ago, I set off on a four month camping and hiking trip in Europe with ridiculously poor gear. To be fair, back then light weight equipment was virtually nonexistent. I lugged around a tent, sleeping bag, cooking and eating utensils, and clothing in, and on, an enormous, heavy backpack. These days, hikers and campers can outfit themselves with hi-tech, lightweight gear like the amazing equipment presented in National Geographic’s the ultimate hiker’s gearguide.
Six years ago, National Geographic release the first edition of this invaluable guidebook by Andrew Skurka and they’ve finally gotten around to issuing this revised and updated second edition in time for all of us fair-weather hikers. Aimed at hikers, campers, and backpackers, from novices to old hands, the guide is well worth the investment before heading out on that next excursion. Best of all, the book is not trying to market products; it even has tips on making your own DIY gear.
The book’s author, Andrew Skurka, is a renowned long distance hiker, guide, and equipment designer. He’s been named “Adventurer of the Year” by both Outside magazine and National Geographic. The guy is a hiking legend, who has covered the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails, as well as cross country and Alaska hikes. His revised guidebook has everything from footwear, clothing, backpacks, shelter, navigation, food, cooking, planning, and sample gear lists.
If you are contemplating hiking or camping, even just a weekend outing, check out this new edition. Before buying the book, visit Skurka’s website and download a free twenty page PDF sample of the guidebook.
The Trump Administration recently released its proposed federal budget for FY2018. The Institute of Museum of Library Services (IMLS), the independent agency that administers the bulk of federal library funding under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), is included in the list of independent agencies whose budgets the proposal recommends eliminating. You can help save library funding by calling your Members of Congress and telling them that you support the Library Services and Technology Act, which provides funding to every state for public libraries. Five minutes of your time could help preserve over $210 million in library funding now at risk.
The percentage of the Federal Budget that goes for libraries.
Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn has created an enormous pair of hands emerging from the Grand Canal in Venice. The surreal installation, titled “Support”, was built to raise awareness about climate change and rising waters that threat Venice and cities worldwide. The impressive work is part of the 2017 Venice Biennale.
After ten years of planning, and a €55 million investment, The House of European History has finally opened in Brussels, Belgium. The new museum hopes to provide visitors with an overview of the history of Europe since the French Revolution and the development of the European Union.
Situated in the former Eastman Building, in Parc Léopold, the museum displays include maps, paintings, sculptures, photos, films, costumes, artifacts, and interactive multimedia exhibits. The facility will be open daily and also offer educational workshops and conferences.
Today the second incarnation of the Coney Walls Project at Brooklyn’s celebrated Coney Island boardwalk is officially opening for the summer season. The popular outdoor exhibition features murals by some of the world’s most famous street artists. The show, which is curated by Joseph Sitt and Jeffrey Deitch, has colorful works by the likes of Ron English, Daze, London Police, D*Face, RETNA, Miss van, Crash, Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, and many more. The project is open daily between noon and 10PM, and can be found by the renowned Nathan’s restaurant.
Along with the usual summer blockbuster sci-fi flicks, this year we can immerse ourselves in the entire historical genre. London’s Barbican Centre is presenting Into The Unknown: A Journey Through Science Fiction, a huge exhibition, which will take over the entire Brutalist building, exploring sci-fi through literature, film, television, art, comics, design, and speculative thinking.
The show, running from June 3 through September 1, 2017, incorporates original manuscripts, film props and models, vintage sci-fi art work, film screenings, musical performances, rare books and comics, and much more.
Whether you’re traveling for fun or work, travel is never stress-free. This hilarious graphic from the British travel website Just The Flight illustrates just how frustrating travel can be.
On May 16th, the long-awaited American Writers Museum will open in the heart of Chicago’s tourist district. Located at 108 North Michigan Avenue, not far from the world famous Art Institute and Millennium Park, the museum features multimedia installations, permanent and special exhibitions, a children’s literature gallery, a “word waterfall”, historic books, and author readings.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with tickets ranging from $12 for adults to free admission for children under 12.
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