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Popular This Week1. Harmonious Holiday Homes - The Scenic and Modern Nowhere But Sajima Resort (GALLERY)  Nowhere But Sajima is a picturesque resort located in Kanagawa, Japan. It opened late in 2009 and was designed by Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects. The holiday home boasts beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean…2. Jurassic Park-Inspired Zoos - The Naturally Sustaining Dochodo Island Zoo (GALLERY)  The next time you feel like a trip to the zoo, you just might end up hopping on a shuttle to the South Korean island of Dochodo. Much like the live ‘dinosaur zoo’ in the film Jurassic Park, the Dochodo…3. Sandless Desert Nations - Experts Say Saudi Arabia Might Be Running Out of Sand  Saudi Arabia is known for sand and oil. Thinking strictly geographically, nothing else really comes to mind when one thinks of the nation. However, it seems that the Kingdom is running out of the main…4. Stereotype Tourism Ads - The Swiss Tourism Campaign Makes Us Yodel (GALLERY)  Switzerland is one ballin’ country. Seriously, not only is it beautiful, but the food is good too, so why not visit? That is what the Swiss tourism campaign is trying to do, by luring visitor with some…5. Photo-Only Wikis - Fotopedia is the Visual Offshoot of Wikipedia (VIDEO)  There’s a new kind of Encyclopedia in town. Now we can learn, search, and find news about people, places, animals, and things through photos. The site is called Fotopedia. Fotopedia's images are from all…6. Twizzled Staircases - A Section of the Eiffel Tower Staircase Sells at Paris Auction  Luxury souvenirs may be the next big thing in the world of travel. Previously, Trend Hunter featured a story on a Dutchman who bought a chunk of the Eiffel Tower staircase for €150,000 (or $218,000). Now,…7. Turbocharged Monorails - The UK Javelin Trains Drastically Reduce Traveling Times (GALLERY)  If cutting commuting time in half (or more) isn’t enough to make UK residents jump on a train over driving in their cars, I don’t know what will. The recently unveiled UK Javelin trains are the country’s…8. Canyon Hiking Couture - 'Go West' in Vogue with Supermodel Daria Werbowy (GALLERY)  Canadian supermodel Daria Werbowy heeds the Pet Shop Boys in ‘Go West’ in Vogue US. The sweeping editorial was shot on location in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona. Werbowy shows her athleticism… |
Popular This Month1. Subway Courtesy Ads - The Japanese Etiquette Campaign Reminds You What Not to Do (GALLERY)  You would think that most people who live in an urban environment know about the simple courtesies of maneuvering in public transit. The Japanese etiquette campaign aims to enlighten travelers while making…2. Modern Garden of Edens - Plitvice National Park in Croatia is Amazing (GALLERY)  Whenever you ask someone where they are from they tell you and then go on about how their country is the most beautiful on the planet. In the case of Croatia, they are right. I mean, just check out these…3. Encapsulated Luxury - The 9h Capsule Hotel by Fumie Shibata in Kyoto, Japan (GALLERY)  Japan’s capsule hotels are often a strange concept to foreigners, but the idea is an ingenious way to handle city crowding and space constraints. The first capsule hotel in Japan was built in 1979 in Osaka.…4. Dragon-Shaped Hotels - The Pangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing Makes a Stunning Statement (GALLERY)  Rising monstrously from the Beijing city skyline is the Pangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing, a massive accommodation and China’s latest statement of luxury.
Part of the larger Pangu Plaza development, the Pangu…5. Solar-Powered Planes - The Solar Impulse Takes to the Tarmac For First Time (VIDEO)  Evoking similar feelings felt when the Wright Brothers flew their first plane, the Solar Impulse tested the runway for the first time. Planning to eventually take a 20 to 25 day trip around the world,…6. Transparent Tents - The Outlife Shelter is for the Extreme Nature-Lover (GALLERY)  Most campers feel that, at the end of the day, their tents are their refuge—the birds, bears, and bugs can wait until they’ve had some private time and rest. The ‘Outlife’ shelter by Chilean designer Alvaro…7. $127 Million Gambling Gaffes - Terrance Watanabe Records Largest Loss in Vegas History  Terrance Watanabe has lost his family’s fortune in the worst or best way possible, depending on your view of Vegas. Mr. Watanabe was the head of a party favor company that accumulated millions upon millions…8. Sluggish Nomadic Abodes - The Durica Snail House Provides Portable Shelter for the Traveller (GALLERY)  Considering that snails seem to always be on the move, even if that move is very…sluggish…why not be inspired by their own instantaneous shelter? The Durica Snail House is the perfect abode for traveling…9. Tardy Game Consoles - Brazil Officially Gets Sony PlayStation 2, Nine Years Later (GALLERY)  Suffice it to say, do not move to Brazil if you are an avid gamer. The Sony PlayStation 2 just now landed in the South American country and is going for a staggering $462. Not that I would ever want to…10. Sight-Seeing Editorials - 'The Day She Saw the City' in Vogue Nippon Showcases London (GALLERY)  Model Dree Hemingway (great-granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway) goes sight-seeing for ‘The Day She Saw the City’ in Vogue Nippon. The editorial can be seen in the January 2010 issue of the Japanese magazine,…11. Harmonious Holiday Homes - The Scenic and Modern Nowhere But Sajima Resort (GALLERY) Nowhere But Sajima is a picturesque resort located in Kanagawa, Japan. It opened late in 2009 and was designed by Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects. The holiday home boasts beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean…12. Postcards from Strangers - 'To Be Returned' Encourages Random Snail Mail Sending (GALLERY)  I love a good blog, nothing makes my day more than finding a cool idea, that is continually updated. So when the To Be Returned blog came to my attention I knew that it was both original and has the makings…13. Worldly Baby Blockbusters - The Focus Feature Movie 'Babies' is a Look into Cultures (VIDEO)  If you love learning about other countries, you love babies or you have an interest in both, you need to see a new Focus Feature movie called 'Babies.' The movie follows four different babies from different…14. Towns of Twins - National Geographic Unveils the Curious Case of Candido Godol, Brazil (VIDEO)  The town of Candido Godol, Brazil is the place to go if you have are looking for a set of twins. The Brazilian town has a twin rate that is almost 1000 percent higher than the world average.
Many theories…15. Bra Bags - The Brag Company Creates Specialized Totes for Your Unmentionables (GALLERY)  Have you ever wondered how you are going to transport your fancy, frilly unmentionables to you next destination, without them becoming dented or creased? The Brag Company has got you covered, and you are… |
Popular Last Month1. In-Room iPods - The Upper House Ditches Paper Directories (GALLERY)  Dog-eared hotel guides and room service menus covered with coffee stains and ripped out pages are a thing of the past at The Upper House, Hong Kong’s newest boutique luxury hotel. Guests open the drawer…2. 25 Modern Museums - From Egg Cup Architecture to Sinuous Ribbon Museums (CLUSTER)  When you travel, it’s more than likely that you’ll spend a good portion of your trip checking out museums and the treasures they hold -- this I can tell you from experience. When I traveled in Europe,…3. Stunning Waterfront Hotels - The Four Seasons Seattle Returns to Puget Sound (GALLERY)  I’m a sucker for luxury hotels. I guess most people prefer nice accommodations, but there’s something about the level of service provided by Four Seasons Seattle that just works for me. Having Four Seasons…4. Exotic Naturetecture - Alila Cha Am Hotel Fuses Luxury & Surroundings in Architectural Triumph (VIDEO)  For those in the know, the name Alila is synonymous with luxury hotels and resorts. They have done it again with a luxurious project in Cha Am, Thailand. This fusing of luxury and nature for the Alila…5. Gigantic Man-Made Mountains - The Berg Would Be the Largest Faux Mountain Created (GALLERY)  It’s always fun and interesting to see concepts takeoff, take The Berg for example. Envisioned by Jakob Tigges, a Berlin-based faux mountain proposal is now being taken seriously by the surrounding town.…6. Futuristic Vanity Sets - The Wash One Soap Tablets Answer Your Packing Prayers (GALLERY)  This is something I would see on ‘Star Trek,’ I’m sure of it, these Wash One Soap Tablets. Actually, I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re in use (maybe not this particular brand) in space travel right now.…7. Compact Bicycle Suitcases - The Aerotech Evolution Offers Mobility and Security  The AeroTech Evolution, designed by Scicon Technical bags, is the most compact, yet secure bicycle case on the market. The protective, hard-shelled ABS casing with Velcro straps is moulded specifically…8. Spaceship Spas - The Exedra Nice Hotel Wellness Centre is Out of This World (GALLERY)  Sometimes an ordinary retreat is not enough for some true rest and relaxation; no, for a farther escape, why not visit the galactic Exedra Nice Hotel Wellness Centre? Okay, it may still be an earthbound…9. Circloptical Illusions - The Felice Varini Circles Overtake Vercorin, Switzerland (GALLERY)  Just because something was done on a large scale doesn’t guarantee that it will be a hit, but these Felice Varini Circles are absolutely incredible. Entitled ‘Cercle et suite d’éclats,’ they overtake the…10. Ecofurbishing Aircraft - Southwest Airlines' 'Green Plane' Environmentally-Friendly Prototype (VIDEO)  Southwest Airlines’ ‘Green Plane’ is a refurbished a Boeing 737-700 that will serve as test lab of eco-friendly products and practices.
Among the materials that the Green Plane will test are 100% recyclable…11. Death Star Super-Structures - The James Law Technosphere Mimics Earth in Dubai (GALLERY)  The Death Star has landed and it has disguised itself as the James Law Technosphere, so beware. Actually, this Death Star is not set out for destruction but will hopefully better humankind by nature of…12. Crop Circle Architecture - The Morocco Mall is a Sustainable Shopping Center in Casablanca (GALLERY)  I haven’t been a mall person for quite awhile now, but the renovations that the Morocco Mall in Casablanca is undergoing may just change my mind about them in general. Although I can’t stand the crowds,…13. Raw Food Thaications - The Six Sense Destination Spa Phuket is Stunning (GALLERY)  I have always wanted to go to one of those fancy spas where all you do is eat raw food, get a massage by a super hot dude, go swimming, and ‘find yourself’. So I am already booking my flight to the Six…14. Girly-Man Fashions - The Newest Tokyo Craze Sees Men Dressing in Dresses (GALLERY)  The world of fashion can be anywhere from fierce and flawless, to fantastical and freaky; I believe that the latter accurately describe the latest craze sweeping Tokyo, which involves men dressing in dresses.…15. $7.64 Billion Transit Systems - The Dubai Luxury Metro System Redefines City Travel (GALLERY)  My next travel destination has to be to Dubai; if I put it off any longer, I don’t think I’ll be able to afford traveling within the city (thanks to the Dubai Luxury Metro System) let alone the plane ticket… |
