Posts in category ”Travel”
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20 years without the Twin Towers
Today it’s been 20 years since one of the most disruptive events in modern history. Two decades since the morning the world gasped and held its breath. The day when New York’s heartbeat stuttered and the sky over Lower Manhattan filled with fire, smoke and dust.
Finding art by Jaume Plensa
The renowned Spanish artist Jaume Plensa has been active for decades, creating art in the public space which really catches the eye.
Memories of Jubilee Gardens
Some cities have a sweet spot where I tend to return. It’s like a magnet and I don’t know why. Over a decade ago I walked alone along the Thames riverfront in London. I came to the Jubilee Gardens and sat down on a bench.
Are you a flashpacker?
Pam Mendel recently photographed her packing for Antarctica. It made me remember an article I read a while back where Amanda Kendle writes about how she changed from traditional backpacker into something called flashpacker.
The joy of road trips
There’s a particular kind of madness that comes from the open road. Just asphalt, an aging playlist and the nagging question of where to eat tonight. Road trips are a reminder that there’s still mystery out there, beyond the next bend.
The year in cities
It’s that time of the year when many people think back on the past year. There are few things that inspire me more than large cities, sprawling with buildings in all directions. I love to walk along the streets, synchronize my heartbeat with the city’s unique pulse and feel its energy while immersed by the creative chaos of mankind.
Camden on fire
A newsflash today caught my eye more than usual, as there was a big fire going on in Camden. From what I heard, parts of Canal Market are gone, but Lock Market and Stables Market seems to be alright.
Airports with delayed flights
Most people have had their fair share of trouble with airport schedules. The Association of European Airlines recently came up with a list of the airports with worst delays, and the winners are…
Best cities to celebrate new year
New Year’s Eve is one of the most overly hyped occasions of the year, with celebrations all over the world. But the news often show images from the same old places.
Why we travel
I’m currently sitting in a train traveling northeast. It is a Sunday evening in November, the month when this part of the world is covered by a cold blanket of gloom. I lift my eyes and have a look at my fellow passengers.