London
Top Historical London Pubs
Visiting a pub in London is like visiting Times Square in New York…only cooler. A great mid-afternoon or evening break at a pub after touring the Tower and riding the Eye, is a must. Skip the modern gastropubs with a menu full of fusion, and consider a more traditional establishment. These pubs, as gathered by continue reading…
Great Metro Maps
City maps and subway maps naturally become symbols of cities. These days, everything from posters and tee shirts to mugs and tote bags are created in the likeness of a city’s unique map. While a metro map may seem pretty basic, some are beautifully designed works of art that capture the cosmopolitan’s one-of-a-kind impression. NileGuide continue reading…
The World’s Best Toy Stores
Whether you’re traveling with little ones or fancy yourself a kid at heart, you should keep in mind where you can find some of the world’s best toy stores. The folks at SpotCoolStuff recently rounded up a few places where children and adults alike can enjoy a vacation within a vacation.
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Mercury Train Concept
Crowded cities and the need for a quick commute demand high speed trains. Keeping this in mind, design studio, Pristmanngoode, recently unveiled a high speed train concept for Londoners: The Mercury. Taking inspiration from the double-decker buses, they designed a double-decker train that features a flexible, open plan design allowing the onboard passengers to interact continue reading…
Amazing Giant Sculptures from Around the World
Statues are noble and buildings are impressive, but a giant sculpture is a pretty awesome way to commemorate something AND make a public statement. TexkTuff recently compiled some of the most Amazing Giant Sculptures from Around the World…which doesn’t include a single world wonder.
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Town Hall Hotel-London
A perfect blend of old with new seems to be reigning in the design world. If this is the case, the new Town Hall Hotel in London’s East End is king. A grand Town Hall that has been in the heart of London’s vibrant East End since Edwardian times, found new life in the form continue reading…
Top 10 2010 Nightclubs
Askmen.com loves a good Top 10 List, but really, who doesn’t? This Top 10 is especially spicy, as it lists the best nightclubs to see and be seen for 2010. It’s no surprise that Miami grabs two spots in the list and that the Big Apple holds the number one spot. Here’s a closer look continue reading…
Roughluxe Hotel
A careful mix between old and new takes time, patience and a good sense of style. The proprietors of the Roughluxe Hotel in London have all that down pat. Half rough, half luxury, the hotel offers guests a little bit of luxury in a rough London/ a little bit of rough in a luxurious London. continue reading…