[ By SA Rogers in Abandoned Places & Architecture. ] Beneath the streets of London, a whole hidden city lies half-forgotten, full of Edwardian-era tunnels and disused railway equipment. A new book called “Hidden London: Discovering the Forgotten U…
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spiral-shaped ‘museu da natureza’ is set amid brazil’s natural landscape
with devastating fires spreading across brazil’s amazon rainforest, a new museum is seeking to call attention to the country’s fragile environment and heritage. the spiral-shaped structure is located in northeast brazil’s serra da capivara nationa…
Enchanting photographs of India
Epic waterfalls, soaring Himalayan peaks and temples where you can release your inner Lara Croft: Enchanting photographs of India that’ll make booking a trip there hard to resist MailOnline Travel has chosen a selection of images that show the cou…
The Implicit Threat of Being Designated a World Heritage Site
View of the Roman Circus of Carthage to the east (2010) (photo by Rais67 via Wikimedia Commons) At the historic site of Carthage, in modern-day Tunisia, the municipality is bulldozing modern homes built on parts of the ancient city. In mid-August this y…
See the Majestic Displays at India’s First Contemporary Sculpture Park
Richard Long’s “River of Stones” (2018) at the Sculpture Park in Jaipur, India (photos by Dhruv Malhotra, courtesy the Contemporary Sculpture Park) India’s first-ever contemporary sculpture park has launched its second edition. The not-for-profi…
The German city ‘Augsburg’ is a UNESCO World Heritage city – Arabian Gazette
Spread the love UNESCO World Heritage Committee awarded “The Augsburg Water Management System” with the World Heritage title • Mayor Dr. Kurt Gribl: The award honors an incomparable treasure. We are very happy! • Augsburg is Bavaria’s eighth w…
Aerial Photos of Namib Desert Look Like a Giant Paint Brush Has Been Dragged Through Them
Time and time again, aerial photographer Tom Hegen has showcased the unexpectedly abstract aesthetic of nature. From salt ponds lining the Mediterranean Sea to tulip fields blanketing the Netherlands, Hegen employs an eclectic collection of landscapes …
The Lion Fortress Of Sri Lanka Was Swallowed By The Jungle
Perched on a slab of rock that juts dramatically over the forests of central Sri Lanka, Sigiriya is as imposing a sight now as it must have been when it was first built by a fierce king in the fifth century A.D. Meaning “lion’s rock,” Sigiriya (de…
Changi Airport Slides in Singapore
“Fun” is a rarely used adjective when it comes to air travel, but Changi Airport has long endeavored to change that. With above-and-beyond amenities such as a rooftop swimming pool and an indoor jungle space known as the Jewel, it’s no sur…
Time Is Running Out for Tokyo’s Nakagin Capsule Tower
In the densely packed Tokyo neighborhood of Shinbashi, one building stands out from all the others: the 13-story Nakagin Capsule Tower, completed in 1972. Its two stacks of small metal capsules, each with a signature round window, look more like a colle…
The terrifying, liberating experience of traveling without your smartphone
What did we do before smartphones? Our devices have become an essential tool for modern life, even when we’re on vacation. In fact, technology is revolutionizing tourism. We navigate with Google Maps, we use TripAdvisor to find good restaurants, we sh…
The Relationship Between Landscape and Home for Palestinian Artists
Mary Tuma, “Lingering Presence” (2014), Handmade paper, maps, commercial clothing patterns, stitching, 13 x 11.5 x .25 in. (Courtesy of the artist) When San Francisco-based curator and educator Dr. Kathy Zarur was approached by Hilary Rand, founder …
The World’s Largest Bike Garage is a Subterranean Wonder in Utrecht
[ By SA Rogers in Architecture & Cities & Urbanism. ] Considering that more than a third of Dutch people use a bike as their main mode of transportation every day, it’s no surprise that the world’s largest bicycle garage is located in Utrech…
Maps of Gerrymandered Districts Are Turned Into a Typeface
The new Gerry font (courtesy of Ben Doessel & James Lee) Gerrymandering, the practice of drawing the boundaries of electoral districts to unfairly benefit one political party, is one of the most blatant maladies of American politics. To protest thi…
A Fyn Mess: Denmark’s Eerie Abandoned Fun Park Fyn
[ By Steve in Abandoned Places & Architecture. ] Something’s rotten in Denmark again, and the stench of decay wafting across the otherwise upbeat isle of Funen originates at the abandoned Fun Park Fyn. The Other Fyn Land Fun Park Fyn (“Fyns Somm…
To get the most out of your next trip, travel like a reporter
Typical travel can feel a bit hollow. With just one or two weeks to discover a new place, there’s time to see the must-sees, try some great restaurants, and even discover a spot or two off the beaten path. But you leave with little more than a vague i…
Visit Brussels: Belgian destination is well-worth your travel budget
Grande Place, Grote Markt, Brussels, Belgium. Image Credit: Agency One of the most important city-regions in Europe, Brussels as it is now grew from a small rural settlement on the river Senne. Brussels is known for its historical and architectural land…
Witches of Chiloé | Compass Cultura
Chiloé Island, in the Los Lagos region of southern Chile, is home to a fiercely independent seafaring people who have thrived culturally in defiance of the Chilean government. The islanders have developed a distinctive mythology made up of powerful sha…
A 1980s Grocery Store Is London’s Latest Protected Building
Following an announcement this week, Britain has a new, officially historic building: a 1980s grocery store. A North London supermarket, designed by architects Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners and completed in 1988, was just given a place on the Nationa…
Jordan unveils underwater military museum
Jordan unveils underwater museum of military vehicles 24 July 2019 Image copyright AFP Image caption Ninteen decommissioned pieces of military hardware have been submerged at depths of up to 92ft (28m) Jordan has unveiled its first underwater military m…