Architecture is the art we live in. The manipulation of the space that encloses us can inspire awe, terror, joy, and sometimes (as is the case with the buildings in this list) bafflement. If you’re looking for something new – or just plain strange – in your architecture, here are nine build[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Architecture’
June 10th, 2013 - 5:27 pm § in Destinations
The World’s Strangest Buildings
Architecture is the art we live in. The manipulation of the space that encloses us can inspire awe, terror, joy, and sometimes (as is the case with the buildings in this list) bafflement. If you’re looking for something new – or just plain strange – in your architecture, here are nine build[...]
May 15th, 2013 - 9:44 am § in Destinations
The Tallest Buildings in Hong Kong Island (Photo Essay)
The Hong Kong skyline is probably one of the most recognized skylines in the world. I've created a photo essay to showcase the tallest buildings in Hong Kong Island. What's your favorite?[...]
March 27th, 2013 - 9:00 am § in Destinations
24 Hours in Quito: A Guide to one perfect day in Ecuador’s Capital by Rick Neal.
The stunning colonial architecture of Quito's revitalized Old Town makes Ecuador's capital city a must-see travel destination. Quito's top attraction is its historic Old Town, the Centro Historico, which is where I'm headed today. It's only a ten-min...[...]
January 4th, 2013 - 12:51 am § in Asia Travel Blogs, Turkey travel blogs
Middle Eastern Moments: The Architecture & Ruins
This is part 3 of a 4 part series starring one of our favourite regions in the world: The Middle East. The architecture and ancient ruins of this area are spectacular. The fact that many of the monuments and buildings are still standing after 5000 year...[...]
October 4th, 2012 - 1:00 am § in Destinations
Harleys and Calatrava in Milwaukee Wisconsin by Neala Schwartzberg
Milwaukee has long been known for America’s own motorcycles, the legendary Harley-Davidson, but the city's reputation has expanded into the arts with the stop-you-in-your-tracks architecture of the Milwaukee Art Museum. Then, add the food possibili...[...]
September 15th, 2012 - 10:34 pm § in Destinations
Travel Tbilisi – A Photo Essay Of Georgia’s Capital
Travel Tblisi! Romantic stories are abundant in Georgian culture and it's easy to see why Tbilisi has such a long and checkered history. It was built upon beauty, ravished by conquerors, and has emerged like a pheonix from the ashes of destruction, yet the city endures and continues to seduce even t[...]
June 5th, 2012 - 9:36 am § in Destinations, Journals
Tulsa: An Architecture Fanatic’s Dream?
The best thing about Tulsa (my hometown) is the worst thing about Tulsa. It's not a big place. But, when your pal sends you a text message saying he's going to be an hour late to meet you down on Brookside, its smallness comes in handy. Especially if you're into architecture.[...]
November 18th, 2011 - 7:00 am § in Destinations, Journals
The Radar: Places to Enjoy the Simple Life, Holiday Travel Tips, Amsterdam’s New Eastern Harbor
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup. [...]