Getting lost in a new city isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, sometimes it’s the way that we discover the true spirit of a place. Lost iN is a marvelous series of locally curated travel guides that invites readers to “surrender to the essence of the place” . Based in Germany, the guide book series currently covers, Berlin, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Paris, London, Barcelona, Ibiza, Lisbon, Milan, Amsterdam, NYC and Los Angeles. It’s great to see a commitment to print travel these days when the whole world is gaga over digital.
New work in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg by the amazing French artist known as Mantra.
“There was nowhere to go but everywhere…”
This great little video from the clever folks behind the Improvement Pill YouTube channel addresses persistent misconceptions about reading.
The Swiss street artist known as Saype recently completed this enormous “land work” in the mountains outside of Leysin, Switzerland. The piece, which is composed of cut and painted grass, depicts a relaxed man stretched out on a mountainside. Who would’t want to change places with this very contented guy for an afternoon.
The Belgian street artist and graphic designer who goes by the enigmatic moniker Monk HF has been sharing some brutally honest travel posters on social media. The ongoing series challenges travelers to address uncomfortable issues, such as pollution, war, migration, animal exploitation, climate change, and so called “sex tourism”.
I readily admit that I’m a sucker for observation towers, suspended glass walkways, giant wheels, and all manner of tourist traps in the sky. So, the next time that I visit Brighton UK I will spring for a ticket to the new British Airways i360 observation tower.
Situated at the seaside resort city’s West Pier, the i360 was designed by the same folks behind the London Eye wheel. Although this space needle attraction is built around a single pod that will hold up to 200 visitors. A special cable car system drives the observation chamber up and down.
This amazing book sculpture was created by Thomas Wightman for Visit Scotland. The work celebrates a childhood train journey over the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct bridge. It may look familiar, if you’ve ever seen a Harry Potter film.
all images ©Thomas Wightman
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