Lisbon, like many cities around the world, has old industrial areas that are disused. LX Factory, a formerly abandoned factory in Lisbon, is a showcase for what a city can do to breathe new life into an industrial space. What was once an old factory is now an entertainment and shopping complex that retains its […]
In my opinion, Barcelona is one of the coolest cities in the world. There’s just a great creative energy to the city. This vibe manifests itself in various ways, making Barcelona one of the greatest cultural hubs in the world. One of the highlights of the city’s art scene is the Museu d’Art Contemporani de […]
One of the highlights of Busan is Gamcheon Culture Village. In recent years, artists & residents have turned what was once a hilltop slum into a beautiful lively neighborhood. Gamcheon is located outside of central Busan, but it’s fairly easily accessed by the city’s metro system. I took the Metro south from Beomnaegol station, which […]
One doesn’t usually associate massive cities with hiking, but thanks to a ring of mountains surrounding the center of the city, Seoul, South Korea is one of the world’s best cities for urban hiking. While there are many mountainous areas to hike around Seoul, the unique Seoul City Wall & its trails make for a […]
Box Elder County fills the expanse of land that is northwestern Utah. Located north of the Great Salt Lake, the county is a crossroads of natural & historic wonders. The lake & the open spaces around it have attracted birds for thousands of years, while in more modern times, the area has seen many events […]
Cuba has a rich artistic tradition, which can be found everywhere from murals painted on walls to the fine art pieces housed in El Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana. One of the most unique places to find modern Cuban art is called Fusterlandia. Fusterlandia is the nickname given in Jaimanitas, a seaside town […]
Stockholm, Sweden has one of the world’s nicest subway systems, but it’s more than just a great way to get around the city. Most of the stations also feature unique artwork, each with a different theme. Thanks to this dedication to making stations more than just a place to wait for a train, Stockholm’s Metro […]
The Old Town of Stockholm, called Gamla Stan, is the focal point of most visitors’ trips to Stockholm. It’s easy to see why. With walkable streets, gorgeous old architecture, and an array of shops, restaurants, bars, museums, and other sights, there’s tons to do in this small area. Gamla Stan is an area you’ll likely […]
The morning after I arrived in Stockholm for TBEX Europe 2016, I headed to the Visitor’s Center to get my welcome pack for the conference. Although it didn’t start for a few days, there were some perks to take advantage of including a transit pass and a Stockholm Pass, which gave unlimited 48-hour access to […]
This month I visited Portland, Oregon, so a lot of my travel Instagram photos were from there. Here are a few of my favorite photos from April 2015: View this post on Instagram Peep Show – Market Street Prototyping Festival #mspf #mspfpeepshow #sf #sanfrancisco #art #travel #streetart #mirror A post shared by Jonathan Sacks (@everybodyhatesatourist) […]
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I’m a bit late posting it this month, but here are some of my favorite travel photos I took and posted on Instagram in December. Some of the photos are from the first half of my trip around the world, which I will be writing much more about in the coming months. View this post […]
About a month ago, I traveled to Pittsburgh for work. While I spent most of the week working, I did get to check out some of the city. I stayed at the Hyatt House Pittsburgh South Side for a week. My room was on the ground floor, which initially worried me, but fortunately it was […]
On my final day in Paris, I headed to Montmartre, home of many famous artists such as Dali, Monet, and Picasso, as well as Basilique du Sacre-Coeur. I’m not sure if it was because it was off-season or if I just wandered through the wrong areas, but I was pretty unimpressed with the neighborhood. Sure, […]
This weekend, I had the opportunity to attend The Creators Project, a conglomeration of art, music, design and technology presentations sponsored by Intel and Vice. Similar to sort of a mini, two-day SXSW, The Creators Project has been in existence for 3 years, but 2012 saw its first visit to San Francisco. Tickets were available […]
