Navid Baraty climbed to the top of New York City skyscrapers and with a tripod and balls of steel leaning forward as far as he could, he shot street intersections in daily and night lights. The pictures are brilliant and now Baraty will be expanding the project to Paris.
We spent a glorious week in South Lake Tahoe at Heavenly Village. The seven day mancation gave us ample time to see the town and experience everything. From food to skiing to partying. If you need to take a vacation with your bros this is the place to do it and we’ve got your cheat sheet to having a good time.
With pristine beach views, warm turquoise waters, and mild tropic temperatures, it’s hard to argue that a Caribbean vacation sounds like a bad idea. U.S. News & World Report just released a list of the 10 best hotels in the Caribbean as part of its 2013 Best Hotels Rankings, which ranks properties on the opinions of travel experts and guests, hotel awards, recommendations, and ratings. These hotels offer amenities like infinity pools, private chauffeurs, and complimentary watersports activities.
American Airlines had a bit of a brandlift recently, completely transforming their logo, plane aesthetics and interior decor. The rebranding was much needed after a 40 year run of stagnancy. The reimaged logo still keeps the staple eagle, but now is crossed with a wing accented in blue and red. The kicker is the tail on the plane, a new age abstract rendition of the American Flag.
Finding an apartment in New York City sucks. Single-digit vacancy rates, fees ranging anywhere from one-month’s rent to 15% of a year’s rent and worst. So where to start your search? Brickunderground.com has you covered.
Curling up in a ball on one of those double wide faux leather seats. Laying on the nasty carpet with a jacket over our head. Leaning forward with your head resting on a carry on suitcase. We’ve all been there. Sleeping at an airport can be an absolute nightmare. Here are a few people that tried (and filed) to catch some ZZZ’s before their flight and an interesting infographic showing us how to do it. View the full size infographic >>
If you’re in the market for a top notch New York City bachelor pad with a patriotic history look no further. This is one of the most impressive pieces of real estate available in The Big Apple. 80 Washington Place in Greenwich Village was built in 1839 but was recently renovated into a stunning masterpiece of fine design elements ranging from wooden floors, stone walls, and exposed brick. Famed composer and conductor John Philip Sousa owned the house in the early 1900′s. Quick history crash course, Sousa wrote patriotic hits as “Semper Fidelis,” the official march of the Marines, and “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” our nation’s national march. Feel free to bust out this trivia fact when you hold a $5,000-a-plate fund raiser for Chris Christie’ 2016 Presidential campaign. The house hit the market for $31.5 million in June 2012, making it the most expensive townhouse for sale in Greenwich Village, but the sky-high price was lowered to $29.9 million earlier this month. What a steal! Still an outrageous number, but if you can afford this 5-story gem with a 360 degree view from the roof it would make for some epic cocktail parties.
Real men volcano board. The most popular tourist activity for visitors of León, Nicaragua is “volcano boarding” the Cerro Negro (Black Mountain). These adventurers either strap on a board or ride a modified sled down the 2,400 foot hill. There is a 41 degree slope so experienced riders have been clocked at bone-shattering speeds of up to 50 mph. If you want to volcano board Cerro Negro contact either Big Foot Nicaragua, Tierra Tours or Va Pues Tours. These three tour operators have provided boarding trips for 17,000 toursts to date. They offer daily trips to Cerro Negro and half day adventures start at $30 USD. Your adventure will start with a 40 minute drive from León to base of Cerro Negro. From there you will have to climb 45-60 minute to the top. Hard work for a 45 second decent but it is truly one of the more unique experiences in the world.
Melisa Dunbar took a gyro stabilized Arri Alexa helicopter and flew it above New York on a cold November Day. The resulting video is one of the most amazing things you’ll see today. If you want to see something similar check out the aerial photo from above Central Park we posted to our Photo of the Day album on Facebook.
January 13, 2013 is the 125th anniversary of the National Geographic Society. This organization has grown from a small scientific body to an educational powerhouse. N.G.S. believes there is a power in story telling through photography so let’s look back at some of the most power moments in it’s history.
Those in need of a pick-me-up could do a lot worse than to consider these incredible cable cars, which take in some of the most awesome panoramic views on the planet. How many have you ridden? See the full list here >>
528. That’s the total number of people who have been to Space. Ever. That number is made up of an incredibly rare fraternity of the most brilliant and bravest men and women to ever live. in 1962 John F Kennedy told us, “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard” and now, 50 years later, space travel is becoming available to the common man. To celebrate the launch of AXE Apollo the brand is sending 22 lucky bastards on the adventure of a lifetime. Last night we got to attend the official AXE Apollo launch party where we met legends, got to see a top new musical talent perform live and partied the night away.
One of our favorite bars to visit for client meetings and after work beers is about to get a little more exclusive. PJ Clarke’s will be turning the dining room on the second-floor into a supper club for about 550 regulars who have already been send membership cards, according to Marshall Heyman at The Wall Street Journal. Don’t fret if you didn’t receive a membership card. If you want to gain access just talk to a current member, invites are based off referrals.
Everyone complains that drinking for free in NYC is impossible and drinks are sooo expensive. They’re doing it wrong. Here are 5 ways to drink for next to nothing in New York City, one of the priciest places in America.
Son Doong Cave in Vietnam was found by a local jungle man in 1991 but it was not until 2009 that the cave was re-discovered by a group of badass British scientists in April 2009. The 2.9 mile cave is so massive that it has it’s own unique ecosystem.
South Lake Tahoe is one of the premiere ski and snowboard destinations in the United States. We are heading out to South Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly Mountain Resort next week to cruise down their world-class trails and soak in the amazing nightlife. Much more to come in the next few days.
The fastest way down in Switzerland is to jump. Did we mention that Switzerland is the most beautiful non-tropical place in the world? I think we did. [Source]
Each year in late November, about one thousand truck loads of snow are used to create the Snow Village – a complex of ice and snow located in Kakslauttanen, Finland. Covering an area of about 20,000 square metres, the Snow Village consists of a restaurant, a bar, lobbies, hotelrooms and suites as well as these fancy thermal glass igloos.
It’t bath time in one of Sydney’s most iconic locations. This 50-foot rubber duck is seen here floating in Sydney’s Darling Harbour, best known for it’s views of the Opera House, in preparation for a festival this weekend which organisers say will turn the harbour into a “giant bathtub”. “People will see it from the highway, will see it from the harbour, it’s five storeys high, and it’s just a very quirky way to say ‘the festival is on, please join us in the party’”, Sydney Festival director Lieven Bertels said. The rubber duck, designed by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, is made out of PVC material and took three weeks to make, according to Sydney Festival officials.
Gentrification : the process of renewal and rebuilding accompanying the influx of middle-class or affluent people into deteriorating areas that often displaces poorer residents The gentrification of Brooklyn has hit an all time high and this interactive maps allows us to visualize how prices have changed from 2004 to 2012. Williamsburg, Lefferts Garden, Gowanus and Fort Greene have experienced incredible growth while Cypress Hill and Bay Ridge have seen a decline. Long story short, move to downtown Jersey City, NJ. Beer gardens, Barcade, amazing views, a hot up-and-coming publication called RSVLTS.com. It has everything you need without the sticker shock. View the map here >>
Wikipedia: Mont Saint-Michel is a rocky tidal island and a commune in Normandy, France. It is located approximately one kilometre (just over half a mile) off the country’s north-western coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches. The population of the island is 44, as of 2009. The island has held strategic fortifications since ancient times, and since the 8th century AD been the seat of the monastery from which it draws its name. The Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay are part of the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. More than 3,000,000 people visit it each year.
At Jacob Riis Beach parking lot in the Rockaways sand dunes were forme by Hurricane Sandy. Yup, these massive sand dunes exist in New York City.
Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia has been recognized as the worlds most beautiful park. With it’s endless landscapes and Bob Ross-esque views, every tree in this park is a happy lil’ one. Torres del Paine in Patagonia, Chili is probably the world’s most spectacular national park featuring unrivalled landscape of mad jagged peaks, impossibly blue lakes, deserted pampas and iceberg-loaded river. Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock
New York City’s Central Park, initially opened in 1857, is seen here from 2,500 feet in the air. The 843 acre park is the focal point of the shot but because of the fish eye lens we can see the entire island of Manhattan. [Image via: Reddit] See the full size image here >>
If there was ever a city that could rival Paris at night it would be London. With more historical wonders per square mile than anywhere in the world* London makes for some fantastic visuals at night.
What was the most-Instagrammed place in the world this past year? The answer may surprise you.
Photographer David Breashears shot this gigapixel image, over two billion pixels, of the Khumbu glacier during the spring of 2012, from the Pumori viewpoint near Mount Everest. The Khumbu Icefall is clearly visible here, and one can easily see the hustle and bustle of Everest Base Camp below.
Paris is often called “La Ville-Lumière”or the “The City of Light,” a name it owes first to its fame as a center of education and ideas during the Age of Enlightenment, and later to its early adoption of street lighting. There are few cities in the world more impressive looking than Paris at night.
Tilt-shift photographer extraordinaire Richard Silver has given us a beautiful new look at some of the most well-known and beautiful places on Earth.
Layovers can be a real b*tch, especially during the holidays. If you experience delays, be it weather or technical, here is a guide to snoozing in an airport. From tricks to getting comfortable, the best airports for a sleepover, and a few suggested essentials to pack in your carry-on – they’ve got you covered. H/T: BusinessInsider.com
The Great Pyramid of Giza are often considered the most breathtaking of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The five thousand years old monuments to ancient Egypt are placed perfectly within walking distance of the most unique hotels in the world.
Tens of thousands of people descended on midtown Manhattan yesterday to take part in Santacon 2012. Bars were overflowing and people ended up partying in the street. If you couldn’t make it out this year here are 100 photos.
There’s a good chance that you’ve never been to Switzerland before… so let’s take a digital vacation and learn more about the country.
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