Kevan Chandler was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic disease affecting voluntary muscle movement. Due to his condition, he has never been able to walk on his own. But in summer 2016 he embarked on the “journey of a lifetime” through Europe on the shoulders of friends as a ‘human backpack’ and is set […]
The dreamy destination that’s enticing winter travellers, according to Pinterest
Winter can be tough when you don’t have your next getaway planned, but if you want to take some inspiration from the dreamers on Pinterest, it may be time to think about a trip to Tuscany. Beautiful landscape in Tuscany, Italy. Image by ©S.Borisov/Shutterstock The Italian region tops the list for winter getaways that have seen […]
One of Bogotá’s most notorious neighbourhoods is to be a cultural and creative hub
A new social endeavour is transforming what was formerly one of Bogotà’s most dangerous areas, “El Bronx,” into a cultural corridor. Renamed the Bronx Creative District (BCD), the urban renewal project is aimed at rebuilding the social fabric of the neighbourhood and promoting a host of creative industries. Bogota’s Bronx becomes a ‘cultural corridor’. Photo […]
This incredible bench in Seoul looks like a massive tree root branch
The Hangang Art Park in Seoul has a new addition that blends public furniture with an art installation – a bench that looks like growing roots, sprawling out on the grass. The Root Bench is located in Ichon-dong, in the Yongsan District of Seoul. Image courtesy of Kyungsub Shin/Yong Ju Lee Architecture The concept of the […]