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Popular This Week1. 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.…2. 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…3. Mod Mythological Strutures - The Torres De Hercules is a Building to Be Reckoned With (GALLERY)  Named after one of the greatest mythological warriors Greece has ever known, the Torres de Hercules strikes a strong pose-worthy of it’s name. Intricate, beautiful and bold, I can see these towers standing…4. Weaved Coral Reefchitectures - The Miralles Tagliabue Embt Spanish Pavilion Wins Top Prize (GALLERY)  If you ever wondered what you would get if you meshed the art of basket weaving with the natural beauty of coral reefs, wonder no more as you take in the Miralles Tagliabue EMBT Spanish Pavilion. As the…5. Boat-Tracking Blogs - MarineTraffic.com Tracks Ships Anywhere on the Globe (GALLERY)  The website MarineTraffic.com is the most fascinating of sites as it allows you to track ships all over the world.
You might be wondering, “Why would I want to track marine vessels all over the world?”…6. Eiffel-Inspired Towers - The Ekological Small Building is a Housing High-Rise in Dubai (GALLERY)  Parisians may find the Eiffel Tower an eyesore, but almost every other person on the planet thinks otherwise including 10 Raisons Architects who have taken inspiration from that iconic landmark and designed…7. Photochrom Postcards - Travel Photos from Days Gone By at The Library of Congress (GALLERY)  The Library of Congress is well known for its extensive catalog of historic images from around the world, many of which are available for public use online and free of any known copyright restrictions.… |
Popular This 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. 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…5. 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.…6. 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…7. 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.…8. 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…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. Awkward Tight Sites - Lyrcraman Tours the World in His Baby Shorts (GALLERY)  The Internet is full of little gems to get you through the day. Today we feature Lycraman. He is a gay man who likes the “freedom of wearing tight-fitting Lycra or Spandex clothing when out in nature.”…13. Spanish Baroque Rentals - The El Palauet is a Beautiful, Modern Hotel (GALLERY)  When traveling, it is important to find a great place to stay (no one wants to wake up to some crazy man banging on their hostel door). The El Palauet in Barcelona offers chic apartment style rentals while…14. Underwater Board Meetings - President of the Maldives Holds Submerged Climate Change Conference (GALLERY)  In an effort to raise awareness of climate change, and ultimately reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions, the President of the Maldives called for a submerged meeting. The location of the meeting…15. 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.… |
Popular Last Month1. Warning Sign Fails - These Signs Beg More Questions Than They Answer (GALLERY)  The Telegraph presents Week 70 of their ‘Sign Language’ series, which highlights public signage that either fails to explain the situation or presents an immediate oxymoron. Have a look at these warning…2. 80 Unique Tropical Resorts - from Refrigerated Beaches to Jungle Tree Househotels (CLUSTER)  At Trend Hunter, we get to see a lot of innovative travel destinations, and while we see plenty of extreme tourism, unique tropical resorts aren't that common. Perhaps it's because people looking for an…3. Brazilian Beach Books - See Copacabana Through the Lens of 'Mario De Janeiro Testino' (GALLERY)  Taschen brings us this 'Mario De Janeiro Testino' book, a collection of Brazil-centric photos from one of the most successful contemporary fashion photographers. Testino’s images are regularly featured…4. Abandoned Airplane Renovations - Clipper Juan T. Trippe is a Ghost Town With Wings (GALLERY)  Imagine waking up one day to see a giant 747 aircraft sitting outside of your window. Abandoned in a nearby suburb, the Clipper Juan T. Trippe makes this a reality for a few lucky citizens of Seoul, Korea.…5. Funky Fusion Restaurants - ODC Orlando di Castello Interior Has a Bizarre Combo of Inspirations (GALLERY)  Titled ODC Orlando di Castello, this restaurant interior takes its inspiration from Queen Elizabeth, the rapper 50 Cent and a girl from Tyrol. While this fusion of inspirations may seem bizarre, the result…6. Exotic Epicurean Baubles - The Carri Vacik Fine Jewelry Collection Invokes Tales of the Far East (GALLERY)  The latest pieces from the Carri Vacik fine jewelry collection are beautifully glittering reflections of her travels through the Far East.
Statement-making rings and earrings of 18 karat gold inset with…7. Floating Archaeological Architecture - The Sky Disk Artifact Gives the Nebra Ark Its Inspiration (GALLERY)  The architects at Holzer Kobler used the Sky Disk artifact as inspiration for the Nebra Ark visitors’ center in Germany. The Swiss company did the mysterious artifact justice with their floating architectural…8. Professional People-Watchers - Yvan Rodic Captures Traveling Fashion for His Blog (GALLERY)  Throughout his travels Yvon Rodic has encountered a numerous amount of diverse people. Now with his own site, bravely named after himself, the professional people-watcher can show the world his findings.…9. Super Thin Keyboards - Microsoft Releases Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 (GALLERY)  Perfect for travel, the Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 is a handy wireless keyboard which is a must for anyone who wants to set their laptop aside and type comfortable as if they were at home.…10. Globetrotting Illustrations - Andrey Gordeev Taxis You ‘Around the World in 12 Months’ (GALLERY)  Traveling around the world is a luxury for most, but just one glance at the work of Andrey Gordeev (specifically his ‘Around the World in 12 Months’ portfolio) and you’re on your way to witnessing unique…11. Nuketography Photojournals - The Chernobyl Photoessay Proves Why Nuclear Fallouts are Bad (GALLERY)  Have you ever wondered what would happen to every city in the world after a nuclear attack? Well, now you need not wonder any further. No, we are not under attack, but photographer Pedro Moura Pinheiro…12. Revolving Hotels - Hotel Marmara Antalya Rotates, Flotates and... Awesometates (GALLERY)  The “revolving loft” at the Hotel Marmara Antalya is an amazing accomplishment of engineering. It only has 24 rooms, but the amazing tower cost $12 million to build and is designed to gently rotate 360…13. Amphibious Velomobiles - Is the HEPAV the Next Big Thing in Island Transportation? (VIDEO)  The HEPAV is an amphibious velomobile. For those of you who did not know, a velomobile is “a human-powered vehicle, enclosed for aerodynamic advantage and protection from weather and collisions.” Class…14. Flightful Editorials - Giuliano Bekor Flies Amelia Earhart to Tibet for Marie Claire (GALLERY)  In a Tibetan tale featuring Amelia Earhart, photographer Giuliano Bekor channels the aviation pioneer through model Angelika Kocheva. An editorial spread from Marie Claire, this photoshoot has an engaging…15. Extraordinary Weather Anomalies - Fiery Red Dust in Sydney Causes Morning Chaos (VIDEO)  Honestly, if I had witnessed this blazing red dust in Sydney on the morning of September 23, the likes of which have never been seen before, I would have cried out, “Mars attacks!” Just take a look at… |
