For those looking for a truly unique vacation, Country Cardboardia offers just that. Completely crafted out of cardboard, Country Cardboardia is made up of tiny temporary, collaboratively built and inhabited 'towns' that exist in real countries such as Russia, Finland and Germany. Essentially the home of a role-playing community, it "is a place where people can reinvent themselves--where, for a short time, everyone can leave behind their daily worries through new ways of self-expression," according to its Facebook page.
Created and curated by Sergey Korsakov, Tyran of Cardboardia, Country Cardboardia is pretty extensive. From wedding chapels to cemeteries and clothing shops (all made out of cardboard and paper) to art studios, Country Cardboardia has almost everything. It helps that people are constantly expanding their towns with new spaces.
Comprehensive Cardboard Cities
The Country Cardboardia is Ever-Expanding and Completely Crafty
Trend Themes
1. Temporary Community Creation - Innovative use of recyclable material like cardboard to create community spaces that offer unique experiences.
2. Collaborative Building - Opportunities for people to create together from scratch, build their dream space exactly as they want it and leave behind their daily worries.
3. Artistic Self-expression - Creative opportunity for individuals to find new ways of self-expression while exploring art installations and interacting with fellow townsmen.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - Creation of new travel destinations to attract people looking for a unique experience and expose them to sustainable tourism.
2. Recycling and Sustainability - Exploring new uses of recyclable materials such as cardboard and paper to create temporary structures for creating community spaces.
3. Art and Culture - Facilitating opportunities for creative experimentation with innovation at the core to create new artistic experiences for people to explore.