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Athens, Greece Street Art Map And Inner City Suburb Guide

Athens, Greece, the birthplace of democracy, the freddo espresso, and saganaki cheese (all that is good in this world), is also said to be the motherland of graffiti. The origin of the word graffiti is derived from Greek “graphein,” meaning “to write,” “draw,” ...

River City Ransom is the Best Beat ‘Em Up Video Game of All Time

River City Ransom for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is the best brawler video game ever created. Goofy, charming, and holding up after thirty-five years, it's a genre trailblazer. Let me explain. Barfing While in Fight River City Ransom (RCR) places Alex and friend Ryan on a...

Spider-Man 2 is not Arkham City, and that’s a good thing…

Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 is nearly here, and it promises to be an even more epic game than the first with bigger, badder villains, new powers and a more expanded New York City. But that doesn’t actually mean Spider-Man 2 is a much longer game than the first. In fac...

Which city is better: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Riyadh?

The decision of “which city is better: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Riyadh?” is totally depends on personal goals and tastes. Every city has distinctive elements and attractions. Here is a quick description of each city: Dubai: A centre for international trade and tourism, Duba...

Abu Dhabi City Terminal check in charges

Abu Dhabi airport is one of the few airports in the world which offers check in via a city terminal in Abu Dhabi city for its major airlines which is also known as Remote check in. This service makes life easier for passengers to check in their luggage early over here and make their w...

The Men Behind Man City: a documentary not coming soon to a cinema near you

I have had an idea for the opening scene of Amazon Prime’s in-production fly-on-the-wall documentary about Manchester City’s 2017/2018 season. It begins with a sombre warning from a US TV news reporter from 2009: “A reminder that what you are about to see is extremely vio...

Abu Dhabi city evaluation from 1950 to 2023

Abu Dhabi is a city that has undergone significant changes since its formation in 1950. From being a small fishing village to becoming the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi has experienced rapid development and modernization. In the early 1950s, Abu Dhabi was a small, isolated town w...

City break: Amsterdam

Alright, so this summer I went on an epic trip in Amsterdam for the first time and went back already mid August! From the cool canals to the artsy museums, here’s my lowdown on the city of bikes, bridges, and maybe a few brownies. HITLIST OF PLACES Body Worlds Museum You know you&...

Amsterdam City Walk

I hope you’ve been well. How was your week? I hope it was eventful, in a fun way, of course. This is my first official postcard from Amsterdam. We haven't had time to explore the city because Dave and I are still homeless — The housing in Amsterdam is so bad that people hop from h...

Grateful city, was a pleasure to work in

It’s almost time to see Eastern Europe. I hope to live there again someday. In the museum, I saw a painting by “Rembrandt” and a painting of a lady in yellow pouring milk. The light was absolutely wonderful. I used to take Vicky for a walk at the lake near Irma’s ...

Amsterdam — my favorite European city… so far

Europe is known for its close proximity between countries, and I got to experience what that meant for the first time when I took the train from London to Amsterdam, which was about a four-hour train ride. In some states in the US, you can’t even go from one end of the state to the other end i...

Amsterdam: A Vibrant & Unforgettable City

Experience the vibrant and unforgettable city of Amsterdam! Discover its iconic canals, historic architecture, and vibrant culture. Explore world-renowned museums and neighborhoods, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak up the energy of this incredible city. Amsterdam is a city that holds a&...

Don’t Make This Silly Mistake of Ordering Coffee In A Coffee Shop In This Beautiful City

Don’t make this grave mistake that I did when I came to Amsterdam for the first time. I came to Amsterdam in 2012 for the first time as a tourist. I relocated to the Netherlands from Germany in 2015 and have now called the Netherlands my home. I have learned a thing or two (or maybe zill...

Amsterdam: A City of Canals, Culture, and Creativity

Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, is a vibrant and dynamic city that is steeped in history and culture. With its picturesque canals, colorful houses, and world-renowned museums, Amsterdam is a city that has something to offer for everyone. One of the most unique features of Amsterda...

Amsterdam, the city for all?

The world is largely built by and for men, which leads to a systematic neglect of the needs of women (half the population) in society (Criado Perez, 2019). Criado Perez shares the shocking fact that the structure of human society is predicated on the generally shared idea of men as being t...

Amsterdam: the city of perfection?

I moved to Amsterdam last summer, a few months ago, to pursue my first bachelor’s degree in Communication Science, faculty that — as you may know — in Italy is much undervalued (as in many other south-European states). This seems not to occur in the Netherlands, where big marketing...

Building a City: Regulating the Sharing Economy in Amsterdam

Inthe hip Amsterdam district of Jordaan, a woman walks into an award-winning fashion boutique. She pulls her fingertips through racks of emerging designers and vintage classics. When she’s picked out the perfect dress, she takes it to the counter and greets the clerk with a smile. No cash exch...

Atlantis 101: What you Didn’t Know About the Legendary Mythical City

In 360 BC, one of the most famous greek philosophers, Plato, wrote Timaeus and Critias. In the Critias story, Atlantis makes its appearance in literature for the first time. Plato was obsessed with creating the ideal city. Many of his works, such as the Laws or the Republic attempt to give a detaile...

Athens, city of diversity

Athens is often hailed as the birthplace of democracy. But Athens was also the birthplace of gay culture. Openly practiced and celebrated, homosexuality was part of the social fabric of ancient Athens. Today, the Greek capital remains a very gay-friendly city, with countless gay and lesbian bars, ma...

Athens City Branding Project

Following the design thinking and the process we followed to get the appropriate insights from the official development indexes of a city to structure our own smart city business model for the city of Athens, our team had to use them properly to make the SWOT model of the metropolis. Athens City ...

Youthful City Index: what does it tell us?

At the beginning of 2018, while studying Cultural Management at Panteion University, one of our graduate courses got us thinking about cities. Under the lead of Professor Betty Tsakarestou, who is the project initiator of the Athens Co-Creation City Branding Project, we started discussing ...

Athens – a city of challenges

What’s a holiday without a transport strike? Welcome to Athens, the so-called birthplace of Western civilisation – and this week, the home to strikes by all and sundry, including air traffic controllers, public transport drivers, teachers and garbologists. Fortunately, Alexis, our BnB ho...

The melody of the city of Athens

The Design Thinking Lab on the subject “Cultural Marketing” was an exciting journey with several stations. This research and master-plan was born and developed under the supervision of Professor  Betty Tsakarestou  in the framework of the course “Athens Co-creation ...

Bangkok: A Vibrant City with Something for Everyone (Book on Expedia)

Bangkok is a vibrant and exciting city with something to offer everyone. From its stunning temples and palaces to its bustling markets and delicious food, there’s no shortage of things to see and do in the Thai capital. The best time to visit Bangkok is during the cool season (November-Febr...

Sensual Massage for Women in Bangkok. It is one of the best female-oriented wellness and massage therapy treatment services in the city of Angels.

Bangkok is a city known for its many massage parlours and spas. However, finding a sensual massage for women that is both reputable and enjoyable can be a challenge. This article introduces you to some of Bangkok's best female-oriented wellness and massage therapy services. What...

The World’s Most Vibrant City

The city is dirty, smelly, and very seedy in places. The traffic is a nightmare, and the air quality is often poor. The sidewalks are teeming with people and are a battlefield of tree roots, open manholes, and craters to avoid with every step. In contrast, the city has excellent parks, stunni...

BANGKOK to HO CHI MINH City — Flight, Bus, Train?

Ho Chi Minh City is the largest metropolis of Vietnam. It lies in the south of the country near the Mekong Delta. It used to be called Saigon, but today it is named after the communist dictator Ho Chi Minh, who enforced his regime at the beginning of the second half of the twentieth century thr...

How Placemaking Impacts the City

Placemaking is a term often heard and seen when new urban projects are announced, where it is stated that ‘placemaking’ is being used in the process. But what does this actually mean? Placemaking is an approach to planning, design, and management of public spaces. Placemaking makes the m...

Bangkok: The Ultimate City Travel Guide

Central Bangkok is split into 50 districts. Siam Square and Sukhumvit Road are at their sophisticated heart. They hold quality restaurants, glitzy malls, and the infamous Soi Cowboy red-light area  Silom boasts the city’s financial center and morphs into party central every night, especia...

The Best City Tours Around the World

I never stepped foot on a plane until I was 21 years old. Yet, in the past decade, I’ve traveled to 30 countries across the world. Over time, I’ve learned how to always get more out of my experience. What are some activities I highly recommend to everyone? Getting lost. Going of...

Case Study: Barnaround, a user-centered approach to City Mobility

On the first day of the bootcamp, Ironhack challenged us to tackle a wicked problem of our choosing, by applying a user-centered approach to it. After some discussion we settled for the following: As the relationship between the metropolis and rural areas is transforming, moving around the city...

Discovering Barcelona: a solo adventure in the city of Gaudi

Barcelona, the vibrant capital of Catalonia, is a must-visit destination for any traveller. From the world-renowned architecture of Antoni Gaudí to the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean, this city has something for everyone. With its rich history, stunning architecture, and delicious food, i...

Once a city person, always a city person

It’s Autumn in Berlin, and we just got a two day preview of Winter with opaque grey skies, incessant drizzle of rain, and temperature in the 40s. I never thought weather has a huge impact on me, but the last I really didn’t want to leave the house. They felt like perfect weather to st...

“City of the Future” planned for Berlin’s former Tegel airport site

With empty terminals and plane-less runways, the skeleton of Berlin’s ex-Tegel international airport stands motionless, as if frozen in time. State-funded developers are building what they advertise as the “City of the Future” on a now-vacant 1,236 acres, where a bustling airport u...

To See a City Breathe: A Californian’s First Glimpse of Europe

After 14 hours in the air, mindlessly watching movies, failing to sleep and desperately trying to stretch my legs, I found myself glancing out the nearest window once the plane’s descent began. The bright sky turned into a blanket of overcast clouds right before my squinting eyes. I had arr...

To Visit the City of the Dead

The strange thing about the city of the dead, my companion was telling me, is that there is only one way into it — well, there’s really two ways, if you want to be exact, but there’s only one way to do it on your own power. Through the front gate, that is. We were walking through t...

Buenos Aires Is the Best City in the World

My parents found out that were pregnant with me in a trip in Buenos Aires and their honeymoon was there as well. It is probably one of the firt cities and trips that I did, at a very early age. I know this city as my own body and I feel it in my blood. My dad teach me and made me love it, so this...

The Water City

When she was a little girl her father told her that there used to be water — canals, dozens of them — running through the city where now there were streets. “The old city used to be delimited on all four sides by water,” he explained. “So where is the water now?&rdqu...

Navigating the Windy City: What We’ve Received From Chicago Contributors

At Navigate Maps, our goal is to create a community-powered, dynamic, ever-changing digital map, offering invaluable insights into local street conditions and surroundings. What makes this experience possible is the imagery contributed by our users. To highlight how the Navigate community enhances N...

Copenhagen — A Sustainable City That’s Fun For Everyone

If you are visiting that part of Europe that is carbon neutral and scores high on sustainability, you’ll be rewarded with a perfect, clean, and green getaway like Copenhagen. From the perspective of someone like me who is an advocate for sustainable travel, their endeavors to protect the envir...

City of spires or city of stars?

The city of Copenhagen has its fair share of historic architecture. Works like Sankt Petri Church, Rosenborg Castle, and Fredensborg Palace remind viewers that they are, in fact, in Europe. We can see that the city has been around for thousands of years, long enough to absorb many different urb...

The Worlds Greenest City

Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, and has been listed as the globes most sustainable city, according to the Ecologist Magazine and many other sources. Copenhagen is en route to become the first carbon neutral city in the world by 2025, but what is Copenhagen doing that other cities are...

World’s Greenest City: The Frondescence of Copenhagen

Capital to Denmark, Copenhagen has received many accolades in terms of sustainable living. Being sensible to the environment & prescient in its outlook has made Copenhagen the world’s greenest city. Touted as one of the happiest cities to live, Copenhagen has adopted a mix of progressive p...

Denmark’s Copenhagen, a sustainable city.

Copenhagen is an energetic design capital that mixes royal history, culture, and modern architecture with sustainability, trendy living, and impressive Nordic cuisine. Constantly evolving, it is one of the world’s most eco-friendly and developed cities. Copenhagen sits on the coastal island...

Floating City: Abandon Ship

Radical platforms often post articles about life in alternative spaces with important systemic critiques written to help us all improve. It is important that we reflect on our cultures and experiences in these spaces, and we believe the time has to come to talk openly about Floating City/Flydende By...

Living in the World’s Most Polluted City

It’s with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the grim reality of living in the world’s most polluted city. The place I call home, Delhi, has been engulfed by a persistent cloud of smog and air pollution that we face daily. Let me share with you the recent air quali...

Delhi Children Are Breathing Poison As Toxic Smog Engulfs City

The worst affected by air pollution are children in Delhi, an Indian city. Delhi consistently ranks among the world’s most polluted large cities, and the harmful haze is having an adverse effect on youngsters. As the city is enveloped in “pollution season,” nobody in Delh...

Delhi- A City for Eternity

Growing up in the idyllic hill town of Dehradun, some 250 kilometers away from the big city of Delhi, in the 1970s and 80s, life went on at a very relaxed and even pace. The Doon valley, nestled between the Mussoorie and Shivalik hills was a picturesque little town with an agreeable climate and some...

Delhi: A City of Contrasts and Culture

Delhi, the bustling capital city of India, is a fascinating blend of ancient and modern cultures. With a population of over 20 million people, it is one of the most populous cities in the world. From its ancient architecture to its modern infrastructure, Delhi is a city of contrasts, where tradition...

Abu Dhabi city evaluation from 1950 to 2023

Abu Dhabi is a city that has undergone significant changes since its formation in 1950. From being a small fishing village to becoming the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi has experienced rapid development and modernization. In the early 1950s, Abu Dhabi was a small, isolated town w...

Aladdin City Dubai: A Magical Oasis in the Desert

Aladdin City, placed in Dubai’s center is a beautiful architectural masterpiece that pays homage to the enduring tale of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. Despite its modern skyscrapers Aladdin City Dubai showcases the timeless appeal of fairy tales and creative designs. Visitors can be aw...

Citric Summer Problems (The Emerald City Stories #2)

One year and some months have passed since the first story. I have just moved houses and now I am living in the heart of the city centre of Dublin. After sharing a house with nine people, I got an upgrade and shared an apartment with four guys. The building is on one of the busiest streets in Dublin...

How do we build a climate resilient city?

Cranes and more cranes. It would be good to think they are all building homes given that the city is in a long-term housing crisis, but a lot of them are completing new office complexes, although the city has lots of new, empty, glass tower blocks. Just take a look at Smithfield where the rectang...

Dublin Lesbian city

I have been wanting to write this for over 1 year now. I had multiple feelings about this and postpone it every time. Dublin. I moved from Lisbon to Dublin looking for better opportunities — not only regarding wages (it’s a massive truth!) but also better living conditions for a lesbi...

In Dublin Fair City

Hey everyone. So this is my first time writing on medium and I am hoping that those who are reading this could provide me with some support. I am not asking for your money or subscription. I am just hoping you can leave behind some thoughts on how I can improve. I always wanted to be a travel blogge...

Five reasons I love visiting Dublin Ireland

Anyone who knows me will not be surprised to hear that I love Guinness. It is my favorite beer in the world. They make it in Dublin. Do yourself a favor and visit the Guinness brewery. Take a tour and spend some time there. Be sure to drink a Guinness at the gravity bar which has nice views of...

Edinburgh — This Majestic City: ‘The mix old and modern, tradition and innovation was intoxicating’

The mix of old and new, tradition and innovation, sums up my city. Around its ancient building exists world-leading research and innovation, and, like Glasgow, it is focused on technology and scientific advancements. The city nurtured three of our cybersecurity spin-outs, and I believe we could...

Edinburgh City

There are tons of things to like about Edinburg. Take a tour with me to see the number of great places around the city of Edinburgh. It has amazing green spaces. When you’re within the Scottish capital, you’re never far away from a garden or a park. Plenty of them have amazing v...

Impact Shakers City Guide: Edinburgh with Daisy Ford-Downes

Firstport & FirstImpact work with businesses and other partners to develop a more sustainable and equitable economy. Firstport fosters community, provides funding and support for local social entrepreneurs. They also keep a social entrepreneur directory and have interesting resour...

Programmed to receive

You have heard of Edinburgh (the city, as it happens, in which I was baptised; which I have loved all my life). You may not have visited Sighthill or Dumbiedykes, but perhaps you know the view down George Street. Now there is a new sight at the George Square end: a round and tapering hotel which has...

THE BAY CITY ROLLERS & ME

“Ma, can I get a Bay City Roller Jumper — they are selling them at the Co-op for £1.99?” I shouted through the toilet door to my mammy. “Everybody has one” I added. My dog Major was at my feet begging to be taken out for a pee, his toe nails were scratching and...

Kowloon Walled City: Inside The City of Darkness

Imagine a city where the buildings are so condensed together that sunlight never touches the street — a place where the air fills with the noises, smells, and fumes produced by apartment-sized factories and slaughterhouses. Here, the water dripping from the zig-zag of makeshift plumbing lin...

Between an Old Life and the Next

For many years I have lived with an anxiety that many of the things I long to do may after all be a pipe dream. A postgrad degree, an art job, and better still, a full-time freelancer. I am not one who readily jumps at new things, but somehow I have come thousands of miles from west Kowloon and Isla...

The most densely populated city in history

Originally a fortification built by the Chinese to protect against British invaders in the 1800s, the site was abandoned and eventually became a squatter settlement. Over time, the settlement grew and became a maze-like structure of interconnected buildings, with narrow alleyways and densely packed ...

How an Agnostic Fell in Love with a Religious City

Going to Istanbul was never part of my plan. When I’d first conceived of going on a sabbatical, I had a short list of places I wanted to go. Portugal was at the top of my list as I wanted to scout it out as a new home once I left the states. Greece and Ireland had been on my go-to list sinc...

How do you reimagine a regenerative future for a city like Istanbul?

We know the Future We Want. Why don’t municipalities work with the imagination of their people? Reflections from a wonderful workshop held at Sustianable Brands Istanbul 2019. How do you re-design a city like Istanbul for a regenerative future? That’s the rather monster task we set ou...

The January 2017 Istanbul Snowfall — When a Blanket of White Soothed an Anxious City

There had been warnings days ahead. ‘It is Coming! Weather Warning!’ screamed the headlines. Newspaper websites gave up to the minute warnings of exactly what time the impending apocalypse would break. People cancelled trips, rescheduled travel. The reason for this sudden outbreak of ...

Amazing Istanbul. Eight things to do in this ancient city

1. Visit the Hagia Sophia I think, visit of the Hagia Sophia is the most popular item in many Istanbul travel guides. Of course, this museum is one of the first places, that I would recommend to visit for each tourist in the city. Walking through the majestic temple is comparable to traveling bac...

Why Lisbon Is the Worst City in Portugal

Lisbon has become an impossible city. It is not new, though; I think it always has been. It is a city without nature, where satellite cities were built in desert wastelands, and four trees are enough for ten thousand people in some square suddenly built to make people feel less apprehensive. E...

The Muslim City of Lisbon

Every year on Fat Tuesday, dozens of people line up in Praça de Espanha on the periphery of central Lisbon, waiting for one of the infrequent buses heading to Sesimbra. On that day, the small coastal town comes alive with a Carnaval parade complete with floats, drummers, exotic dancers in ...

Lisbon: a city robbed of its soul

The icing on the cake of the tragedy of economic crisis (after the hardship, broken families, incapacity to provide) is the depriving of an often overlooked factor of life : meaning and identity. If there ever was a city suffering of a deprived identity on the aftermath of economic crisis,...

London Calling: Your Ultimate Guide to an Epic City Adventure

Welcome to London, a city that pulsates with energy and offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and modernity. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this ultimate guide will take you on a thrilling journey through the best places to visit in London. Get ready...

London, the city that keeps me alive more ways than one

Since 2012 I have been and continue to travel up and down the train tracks between Edinburgh and London. Had countless appointments with the Prof, attending clinics, grateful for but not particularly enjoying gallium pet scans, various treatments, glowing like the Readybrek kid, setting of alarms he...

Moving out of New York City

1 Year ago I shipped two boxes, two tightly packed suitcases, with one carry-on, and a backpack far too heavy for me to tolerate long-distance travel. My hoodie soaking the streams of sweat on my back underneath the overweight luggage my sister and I dragged 10 blocks through Times Square, back and ...

Los Angeles is a Terrible City

I lived in Los Angeles for several years, having moved there from upstate New York. The summer after I graduated university I was in that familiar post-grad crisis stage of “what am I going to do with my life?” and decided to jump on a plane bound for sunny SoCal to pursue a dream of fil...

Madrid-Big City small Barrio living

This is probably not going to be my only article about Madrid, because it’s a pretty epic city/metropolis, seems to keep changing, & my interpretation of the city changes whenever I visit new areas. I still haven’t spoke about Casa de Campo, and I haven’t had the opportunity to...

Mental Breakdown City

Melbourne. Mental Breakdown City. House arrest, Alone in our homes Alone in our minds On the edge of insanity We hibernate Disengage, Hide In more ways than one. Click Here

Why I moved from the world’s most liveable city to Johannesburg

“Why on earth would you do that?” It was the question that surprised me from many Australians who thought I was mad to move to South Africa. After all, isn’t Australia full of South Africans trying to escape that terrible country (and crime ridden Johannesburg in particular)? ...

Melbourne — City To Live

I grew up in a joint family in a city named Bangalore (India). My childhood has been really good, disciplined and with principles. The principles and teachings taught by my mentors, parents and people had helped me to achieve my goals and set my career path in biotechnology research sector. As the s...

Melbourne — World’s Most Lock down City

Its been a while since I have written anything on my blog. The main reason behind this was that I was thinking what to write and how to write. People think a lot while writing and I am not saying there is anything wrong in that. There are different kinds of writing and it depends on the purpose o...

How to Find the Best Brothel in a City

The industry of prostitutes has been operating since a long time across different parts of the world. It goes without saying that the best brothel has attracted customers from far and wide, and it caters to the requirements of large number of men. In the recent times, the popularity, modernity and i...

Mexico City Week 2

On Tuesday, another friend invited me to a “twerk” class at yonishakti, a dance studio in Condesa. It was so hard but a lot of fun! After we went to Toledo Rooftop which had nice views of the downtown and again — mezcal cocktails. I am drinking them as much as I can since I love me...

Reunited with Mexico City

Some cities are best explored by following an itinerary with a generic list of ‘must see’ sights you check off, no different than a grocery list. But let me tell you that Ciudad de México, or Mexico City, is meant to be explored without a plan. It would be impossible for a history...

Discovering Mexico City’s Treasures: 10 Markets That Define the City

Looking for a true local-vibes experience in Mexico City? Then, the markets that this colorful and impressive city has, are the greatest option for you to start your next adventure. Are you ready for an incredible journey through the colorful and lively markets in Mexico City? Thes...

Temazcal in Mexico City with Huitzi, the Shaman

I just returned from a weekend trip to Mexico City and while I was there I attended a temazcal ceremony in a sweat lodge. It was amazing… seriously mind blowing and life changing! Temazcal is a 2,500 year old ancient Mayan cleansing ritual that involves sweating to cleanse and detoxify the bo...

8 Fantastic Ways to Enjoy Mexico City!

Day trip to Grutas de Tolantongo Park. For $146 per person, this 14 hour tour includes nearly everything (except liquor) an adventurous traveler could want. Grutas de Tolantongo Park is located three hours away and once there, your experience is split up into three areas that are easily enjoyed t...

Which Area to Stay in Mexico City

With its massive population of 21.2 million people and being the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world, it is safe to say that Mexico City, or CDMX, can be a bit overwhelming for first time visitors. Before visiting Mexico’s gigantic capital, it is thus vital to know in which part of t...

La Llorona of Mexico City

If you follow horror films or grew up hearing scary stories from Mexico or the United States Southwest, you may have already heard of the legend La Llorona, but keep reading because you may find a few surprising things you didn’t know. If you’ve never heard of La Llorona, then let me tel...

A Perfect (Vegan) Weekend in Mexico City

Eating in Mexico City is a glorious assault on the senses. Every morning, taqueros on bicycles carrying baskets of steamed tacos de canasta, filled with mashed potato and frijoles, roam the busy streets. Later, students, office workers in suits, laborers and families cram around tiny food stand...

Travel Guide To Mexico City, Mexico

Everyone needs to put Mexico City on their bucket list immediately! Some of the best restaurants I’ve ever had in my life (+ super affordable!), gorgeous parks, magnificent trees lining the road, + abundant culture. It’s such a vibrant + colorful city. There’s no sho...

6 Days in Mexico City — A Recap

We woke up at the crack of dawn to get on a plane from the cold tundra of Boston, MA to beautiful, sunny, warm Mexico City aka CDMX (Ciudad de Mexico). The travel day was fairly uneventful (except Dallas Fort Worth is a massive airport and they make you walk a ton). After landing, we checked into ou...

Spring has arrived to Mexico City!

The color of spring in Mexico is violet, thanks to the flowers of these wonderful trees known as “jacarandas”, which have become emblematic in the Mexican capital. The scientific name of this jacaranda species is Mimosifolia, and they are originally from South America and th...

September 19: How Mexico City has survived, a statistical anomaly or an overinterpretation of probability?

September 19 is a date that has fatefully marked Mexico City. The earthquakes that occurred in 1985 and 2017 resulted in the loss of thousands of lives and caused extensive damage to property and infrastructure. An earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck Coalcomán, Michoac&aacute...

Mexico City, Mexico: Seismic Resilience Recovery Plan

On September 19th, 2017, Mexico City was struck by an earthquake which caused the death of 228 people and damaged over 73,000 buildings in the city, including 5,765 homes and 973 schools. The economic impact of that event is estimated to be between 0.1% and 0.3% of 2018 GDP, while the funds needed f...

Prototyping the Future City

In March 2023, the LCAU hosted a workshop at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a delegation from Mexico City. As part of a multi-year research collaboration that aims to deepen relationships in Mexico City with the generous support of Mota-Engil, the workshop brought representativ...

What to Eat Your First Time in Mexico City

Mexico City’s culinary scene is a journey into a rich tapestry of flavors and traditions that reflect the city’s complex history and culture. This is a city where you can find everything from mouth-watering street food to high-end dining experiences, each with its unique flair and person...

1985 Mexico City Earthquake

An earthquake is a vibration caused by the sudden release of energy within the Earth’s crust. Most earthquakes are very small, and people may only feel a slight trembling under their feet (Spilsbury 2004). Large earthquakes can transform huge areas of land in an instant (Spilsbury 20...

Mexico City, Part 2 of 2

The guys I had met the day before told me about a museum that they said was designed by Frank Gehry and housed the art collection of Carlos Slim, the richest person in Mexico, who was also for a time considered to be the richest person in the world. I went to check it out today. For starters, I t...

Mexico City, my new favourite Megacity!

When I arrived in Mexico for a 6 week backpacking trip at the end of November 2022, I started my journey where I landed, in the country’s capital Mexico City. Initially, I booked a Hostel for 8 nights and wondered whether that was too much for a stay in such a huge and never sleeping Megaci...

10 Things to Do in Mexico City

I started my one-month backpacking to Mexico in its capital, Mexico City. What I thought would be only a 4-night stay ended up in a 9-night stay, as Mexico City is really big and has a lot to offer. However, if you are in a hurry I would recommend staying at least 5 days in Mexico City. If you do...

History, culture, and tacos — our visit to Mexico City!

We stayed in a beautiful boutique hotel. The kitchen staff served us breakfast each morning: freshly squeezed orange juice, hot coffee, flaky pastries, and huevos rancheros. We spent the first day paseando por las calles. Jacaranda trees with violet flowers filled the streets, which were l...

New Orleans Middle School Teacher and 2 Others Found Dead in Mexico City Airbnb

A New Orleans family is searching for answers after their loved one died under mysterious circumstances in an Airbnb in Mexico over the weekend. Courtez Hall was a social studies teacher at KIPP Morial School. The U.S. Embassy confirmed an investigation had been launched into the death of...

What I’m rethinking after living in Mexico City — a love letter

One night I abandoned my late-night routine visit for costras at El Califa for a chico-sized pizza at our buzzing neighborhood restaurant, Balboa. The pizza joint has a large outdoor seating area with fairy lights and a fair mix of foreigners and locals enjoying their famous 2-for-1 Aperol...

Postcard from Mexico City

They call Paris “The City of Love.” Possibly true, possibly a marketing ploy. But it got me thinking, what if there is a ranking system for such a place? A place filled with life and love and laughter in public. A place where colonial beauty meets urban grit. A place as vast as its loud,...

Mexico City for Expats

Some insider tips from a Mexico City-born and raised chick for my fellow digital nomad expats. Photo by: Alfonso Arau I’m writing this from a terrace in a WeWork with the amazing early spring sun sizzling my skin, Jacarandas adorning the streets, and can spot at least a han...

A guide for first-time visitors to travel Mexico City in 2022

Mexico City is one of the most popular travel destinations in Mexico. It is a vibrant city with amazing sites and experiences to offer anyone who visits. The great thing about this city is that it caters to all kinds of travellers, no matter what their budget or expectations are. There are so many t...

5 Things to Know Before Going To Mexico City

I just got back from my 2021 trip to Mexico City and….FELL IN LOVE! I’m serious. There are sidewalks with trees on each side, cute themed cafes & bars, and so much art. I really can’t believe I’ve lived my whole life until now and had never been. Are you planning a...

A guide to the best of Mexico City

Easy, welcoming, and inexpensive, CDMX (as it’s often abbreviated) is a destination that delivers in terms of culture, food, and history. The inexhaustible capital had Laura Bronner, an American expat based in Mexico City, in its grips from the moment she arrived. More than three years later, ...

Budgetary inequalities as a failure to guarantee human rights realization in Mexico City

A great deal of service provision is the responsibility of the local government, of the Mexico City government in this case. Providing an adequate service to every inhabitant of the city has direct links with the budget formulation and implementation. Under international law, states have obligations...

Traveling Mexico City

According to pre-Hispanic myth, the Aztecs built Mexico City as their capital after seeing an eagle perched on a cactus eating a snake as promised by the Gods. This depiction is now the coat of arms of Mexico and has taken on different meanings to different inhabitants. To some, it’s the symbo...

10 Best Neighborhoods in Mexico City

Here's 10 best neighborhoods in Mexico City : Polanco If you like cosmopolitan and metropolitan neighborhood this place is the best for you. It is often called “Beverly Hills” of Mexico because is full of shopping of big brands (LV, Rolex, etc), and where most of the e...

Mexico City & Aire Libre Running

After a two-year hiatus from international travel, a trip that I had booked in 2019 to Mexico City was finally rescheduled or September 2021 and I was ready for it! I had been wanting to go back for two reasons, one was to see if I still wanted to move here (eventually), to become fluent in Spanish,...

5 of the Best Indie Bookstores in Mexico City

If you know where to look in Mexico City, you’ll find plenty of bookstores championing titles by indie editorials or lesser-known authors, as well as a plethora of second hand shops brimming with well-loved books in both English and Spanish. Of course, if you don’t know where t...

Traveling to Mexico City Tips

I would recommend staying near Bosque de Chapultepec. A lot of tourist things to do within walking distance. Airport to Hotel: To go to your hotel from the airport you can only take a Taxi (Uber is not allowed) It’s around 250 pesos (10–15 dollars). Walk to gate 9 and ask to get a ...

A Weekend in Mexico City

This week I want to share a trip that I took with my wife back in 2018, a Good Friday long weekend to Mexico City. We are usually the type of people who like to plan their trips well in advance; however, this was different. We had a long weekend coming, and we wanted to travel somewhere away from...

The effects of protests on businesses in Mexico City

Mexico City is divided into 16 boroughs, of which the population is greater than 8.85 million people. The greater metropolitan area of Mexico City sees the population climb to over 21 million people. While the city generates a large percentage of the Mexican GDP, the city and the country still see l...

Hola! Ride into Mexico City

The pilot announced — we are approaching Mexico City. My excitement grew as I tried taking a peek out the window of a passenger sitting next to the window seat onto the other side of the aisle. The aircraft tilted in the air, made a loop around the Ajusco mountains, and turned. I took another ...

Mexico City: Once surrounded by water is now facing its shortage!

Another third world country which is practically crumbling under the effects of climate change and human extremist behaviour is Mexico. The capital of the country and the most populated city of North America, Mexico City is facing a gigantic water supply shortage. With a huge population of ab...

How Trotsky came to live and die in Mexico City

Leon Trotsky was a Bolshevik leader and one of the most prominent people to mold the early Soviet Union. He was known for heading the Red Army during the Russian Revolution and for his ruthless actions against political foes. But, when Vladimir Lenin died in 1924, Trotsky saw his influence wane. ...

¿What happens if there’s an earthquake in Mexico City during quarantine?

On a normal weekday in Mexico City, approximately 6.9 million people over the age of six travel to and from work, home, school, etc. But with a global pandemic now halting the vast majority of these daily commutes, how would the city manage a strong earthquake differently? Does quarantine change cit...

An Easy Mexico City Getaway

I recently was able to take advantage of a trip to join my sister while she was working in Mexico City. Here is how little I spent for 4 days in one of the most gorgeous cities I’ve been to. My flight was on Aero México direct from Austin, and I must say that I was impressed. The pla...

Your guide to Mexico City!

Weather: Well, according to USNews, the best time to visit is from March-May, and honestly, I’d agree. I was previously living in Mexico City over the summer and the weather was all over the place. Literally. It poured for hours in the evening making going out and sightseeing in the ...

NU Connects in Mexico City: 2020 Edition

The beginning of the year is a good time to gather, meet new people, share perspectives and opportunities for the months ahead. Perhaps this is why Northwestern University has chosen the third week of January to hold the flagship alumni event of the year: NU Connects. Open to all Northwestern alu...

Tadeco II — Mexico City

In late September last year, I had the opportunity to play my first show in Mexico City at a venue called Tadeco. This first show in Mexico City allowed me to meet the beautiful people running the structure and showcase them the Black Sea Storm acoustic set. My live performa...

Things to Do in Mexico City

6 Activities You Don’t Want to Miss in DF Definitely go to the pyramids of Teotihuacan and then eat or at least have a drink at La Gruta (a cave restaurant) Have the chilaquiles for brunch in the Four Seasons courtyard Go to the Zócalo: Tour the murals at t...

City of Miami Proclamation

Whereas, Raul Guerrero served as the Editor-in-Chief for “Downtown News,” the first and only multimedia publication dedicated exclusively to Downtown Miami. Downtown News brought together a select group of citizen journalists as collaborators to report, chronicle, and analyze Downtown li...

How Miami Became the Most Important City in America

A Gateway to the Americas Miami’s strategic location has played a significant role in its ascent as an influential city. Situated at the crossroads of North and South America, Miami serves as a gateway between the two continents. The city’s strategic position has attracted multination...

Discover the Magic of Miami: Your Ultimate Travel Guide

Miami is a vibrant and exciting city located on the southeastern coast of Florida. With its sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and diverse culture, Miami has become a popular destination for travelers from all over the world. If you’re planning a trip to Miami, here’s what you need to kno...

Back When I Was a City Girl, I Had The Best Thanksgiving of All

My daughters have been itching and begging to go back to New York City. The last time we went was almost 10 years ago for Thanksgiving and so their memories are faint. Mine are clear from that trip. I was sober and happy. Going back to my favorite place since I was a teenager was something I look...

Visit New York: Embrace the Buzz and Energy of the Big City

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey to a city that never sleeps? Visit New York and immerse yourself in the vibrant buzz and energy that radiate from every corner of this captivating metropolis. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, cultural diversity to culinary delights, and w...

Sex, City, Lagos

On my flight to Lagos for the first time, a married man ended his call with his wife and son, telling them he was nearly home, and then turned to me and said “I’m toasting you o.” I attended my first beach party in Lagos and I slowly understood the usually obscure comparison of ...

The Iconic New York City Bodega: How to Visit and Order Like a Local

Immerse yourself in a true slice of New York City culture by exploring its iconic bodegas. These bustling convenience stores are more than just snack havens; they’re the heartbeat of every block, offering everything from household staples to deli delights. To the uninitiated, these vibrant spo...

Just How Big Is the New York City Marathon?

New York is the Big City. The Big Apple. And the New York City Marathon is big. But just how big? Once upon a time — its first year, 1970 — a mere 55 runners finished. Through the 70s, the race went from a small affair to a mass participation event with over 10,000 finishers. It...

Cover the City

In Lucy Ives’ new novel, Life is Everywhere, she writes: “Everyone who has ever lived was born into something that was already taking place.” As children in New York City in the 1970’s, we were born into a world covered with paint. Walls, baseboards, mouldings, even r...

Sleeping in the City, That Never Sleeps: The Effects of Urban Environments on Your Rest

Inthe bustling city of New York, where the lights never dim, and the noise never ceases, finding a peaceful night’s sleep seems like an impossible dream. The contrast between the vibrant city life and the serene rural areas of Connecticut couldn’t be more stark. Many believe that urban e...

Exotic travel to… Jersey City, NJ

In any event, there was severe flooding in Brooklyn about two weeks prior to our scheduled arrival. When I checked in with our home exchange partner, she advised me that her basement had flooded, resulting in the loss of her water heater. Our home exchange in Brooklyn was not to be. We were ob...

That First Trip To New York City

As soon as I stepped out of my cab mid evening on the corner of 86th and 1st a couple of days after Christmas in 1998, at the impressionable young age of 22, I felt my adrenaline soar. The energy, the noise, the lights, the people, and all those buildings. My friend had been living on the Upper E...

New York City Parking Meter Rate Hikes: What You Need to Know

If you’re a resident or frequent visitor to New York City, you might have noticed a recent change that’s affecting your pocketbook — parking meter rate hikes. As of October 16, 2023, these rate increases are now in effect, and they come with some variations depending on the zo...

The MTA has let New York City down far too many times

With continuous fare hikes followed by degraded service, delayed trains, and old buses it begs why the MTA hasn’t been improving, especially since so many New Yorkers rely on it every single day. And the problem is only made worse when accounting for already disenfranchised communities. The...

New York- The City of Dreams

NYC has so many restaurants with cuisines representing different cultures. I love the representation of different cultures in NYC. NYC has many restaurants that are iconic and part of the NYC culture. In Brooklyn, we have the famous Juniors restaurant. In Manhattan, there is the famous Katz restaura...

The City Of Lights’ Dark Side: Urban Legends, Murders And Strange Stories

According to the legend, a barber and a baker worked next door to each other in Rue des Marmousets, in the 13th district. The barber would allegedly kidnap and butcher victims, mainly out-of-town students, passing them through a trap-door into the cellar of th...

Paris Isn’t Just the City of Romance and History — It Has a Dark Side

When my girlfriend and I visited Paris in January 2020, we noticed something more than pretty old buildings and romantic restaurants: It’s quite creepy at night. Some districts in Paris are quite poor. Our hotel was in such a neighborhood. I wouldn’t book a hotel room in that area ...

Readout of Mayor Johnson’s final day of official visit to France

Today, Mayor Johnson visited the Hôtel de Ville — Paris City Hall — to meet with city officials. His first scheduled meeting was with Arnaud Ngatcha, Deputy Mayor of the City of Paris in charge of Europe, international relations, and the French-speaking world. During the meeting, t...

Whispers of the Luminous City: A Time Traveler’s Ode to Romantic Paris

As I step through the swirling mists of time, the city of Paris emerges like a living painting, rendered with the passionate strokes of an artist’s brush. I find myself an invisible spectator, wandering through the boulevards and alleys of a bygone era, the Romantic period, where every stone a...

Unveiling the Best Places to Travel in March: Explore Paris City Vision.

March is a month of transition when the world awakens from its winter slumber and eagerly welcomes the warmth of spring. As nature blooms with vibrant colors, it’s also the perfect time to explore some of the world’s most iconic destinations, and one that should be at the top of your lis...

The City of Lights: Exploring Paris’s Grandeur

Introduction Paris, the City of Lights, has been a source of inspiration for artists, writers, and dreamers alike. Its allure lies in its romantic charm, cultural landmarks, and vibrant nightlife. But have you ever stopped to wonder why it’s called the City of Lights? As it turns out, the n...

Learning the city through its design code: Paris

It’s been more than a year since I landed at Charles de Gaulle airport, a huge brutalist concrete jungle that hardly brings you an idea you’re in the city called “the city of love”. Paris’ reputation is an absolutely extraordinary case — is there any other...

Discover Hidden Gems in Prague — The Most Underrated City

Previously, I ranked Budapest the most beautiful, for its one-of-a-kind city view. However, I believe that there’s a neighboring city that shares the same charm as Budapest. And that is Prague! Hopefully, it wouldn’t count as cheating if the two tied the first place in my heart. Pragu...

Article: Rio de Janeiro, a city without justice

It may seem cliché to talk about violence in Rio de Janeiro. However, the international community may not have the real notion of what is happening in this city now in pandemic times. The disorder promoted by the president of Brazil is such that other issues of serious importance are going un...

He’s Older Than The City Of London

The Colosseum was built between 72 and 80 AD during the reigns of the emperors Vespasian and Titus. It was designed to host various spectacles such as gladiator fights, wild animal hunts, naval battle reconstructions, and other public entertainments. The...

Disturbing Facts About Vatican City

The Vatican, renowned for its religious significance, also houses an extensive repository known as the secret archives. This vast collection consists of ancient documents meticulously organized across shelves over 53 miles. More than 35,000 volumes within this expanse provide insight into nu...

Unveiling the Eternal City: A Comprehensive Rome Travel Guide

Rome, a city that once ruled the known world, is steeped in history. From the awe-inspiring Colosseum, where gladiators once battled, to the remnants of the Roman Forum, every cobblestone street whispers stories of the past. The magnificent Pantheon, a marvel of engineering, is a must-see, with its ...

Rome: Tracing History in a Legendary City

considered one of the world’s most captivating cities because of its magnificent architecture and rich cultural heritage. As the capital of Italy, it is renowned for its grandeur and serves as a global tourist magnet. Its abundant history is a testament to its longevity as a city. Here is a gl...

Justifying the Name ‘The Emerald City’ for Sydney

A lot of times you will hear people call Sydney as “The Harbour City” something that isn’t really a name to ponder over. But then when you hear someone say “The Emerald City”, you sure would be left to wonder what in the world that would be related to. If you stay in...

New and old Taipei city

I had gone to Taipei in autumn last year. It was a business and pleasure trip. I have been raving about Taiwan since the visit to anyone who would listen willingly (and those unwilling were also force fed). I want to document some of my impressions of Taipei. Before landing, I could book a Wifi r...

THE BIG CITY TAIPEI

Nowadays, there are millions of different various types of NFTs and tokens were created and issued; and the number continues to grow. It can easily tell the threshold of issuing one is fundamentally easy, however, creating a metaverse is a different story. It can be said that none has provided a too...

10 reasons why Tel Aviv is the most expensive city in the world.

Tel Aviv tops Economist ranking of most expensive city in the world. We see the media retweeting the same title and not much analyzing of the reasons yet. This is a phenomenon I noticed happening over the past decade or so (even though I haven’t called Tel Aviv home for over 15 years now). ...

Thinking Outside the Box: Alternative Social Scene in the “White City”

Strolling down Tel Aviv’s streets on the weekend reveals some of the city’s most prominent features: a vibrant bar scene, noisy house parties, people sitting and chatting on Rothschild Blvd, etc. While mainly posted on social media, unconventional events, consistent with the local congen...

In Inner City Press Scoop on UNsexploitation Driver Cunillera Defrauded Carlog Taking Turns

UN GATE, July 15 — The United Nations claims to have a zero tolerance for sexual exploitation by its staff and peacekeepers, but routinely covers up their abuses including the rape of children, withholding basic information which was provided to the Press under Ban Ki-moon but not now under An...

5 fun things to do in Asakusa, the vibrant traditional city of Tokyo

Asakusa is the “traditional town” of Tokyo, offering temples, festivities, and a vibrant nightlife! Here are 5 awesome Asakusa activities. 1. Dine At Jojoen Tokyo Skytree Town One of the best things to do if you arrive in Asakusa in the middle of the day is to head over to&nbsp...

Tokyo: the City of Neon Lights

There’s just something about neon lights that is pleasing to the eye. The dull glow, the many screens and lights make you feel like you stepped into some cyberpunk movie. If you feel like that’s something you’d love to experience then you should pay Tokyo a visit. Some di...

Tokyo Crow City

Japan’s got crows. And ravens (we use the same word for both: “karasu”). Lots of ’em. They’re BIG. Much bigger than the ones I’m used to in Toronto. And smart, and sometimes mean. As we shall see, they’ve played a prominent and vexing role in the daily li...

A two-faced city

Sitting on the front seat of an impressive North-American car, I enjoy a cream bagel with a cup of coffee. After an eight hours flight, amplified by a two-hour delay and one-hour waiting time at the customs -to which you have to add the time difference- here is a drink to keep up. Anyway, I have ...

Example: The City of Toronto 2023 budget using the ‘cash allocation basis’ of budget accounting

This is a demonstration of what the application of the ‘cash allocation basis’ would look like when applied to a real Toronto budget. I took the Operating Budget Program Summary by Expenditure Category spreadsheet for 2023 from Toronto’s open data portal (about 20,000 lin...

How Dangerous is “Gotham City, Ontario?”

The culture of fear permeating Toronto’s streets has been spiralling for years, but in the last 6 months, it seems to have reached a fever pitch. Despite this, Rick Leary, the CEO of the TTC, says that the use of the controversial transit system has remained mostly consistent. In the a...

Aligning our city with what we want

The day I signed up to run for mayor was a busy one. I woke up early for a radio interview, got the kids out the door, ran around gathering my last nomination signatures, drafted an essay, went to City Hall, and then had a flurry of phone calls to deal with a close family member hospitalized at the ...

A Lonely City Walk On a Hot Summer Afternoon

During my 15-minute walk to the skytrain station, I might have put together a Symphony of the City, containing sounds of: busy busses passing by, loud music bleeding through windows of fast cars that couldn’t really go that fast in the city, people talking on their phones in different language...

No Need for Directions: A Day as a Tourist in Your Own City

Doesn’t every city have that spot or spots that tourists flock to, but locals would never? I can’t imagine that many Parisians would willingly get into a lineup for the Eiffel Tower. I don’t think many Cariocas in Rio spend much time at Cristo Redentor. Are there many Chilango...

Some Personal Thoughts on Being Back in the City

My family’s road trip has come to an end! To be completely honest, it was an amazing experience filled with tons of memorable activities; failing at fishing; caving in the Rockies; getting stuck in the mud (nearly died); and other mildly dangerous activities. But now I’m back in Vanco...

Of Imperfections Of A Perfect City

While traveling the world I`ve visited hundreds of different cities. From a tiny ones with only a thousand inhabitants to a gigantic ones with a population equal to a big county. Beside the general traveling experience, I was curious about how livable this cities are for adventurous guy like me. ...

Vienna, the ultimate swimming city?

As the weather warms up and the prospect of a summer holiday looking unlikely, many have all been yearning over past summers. I have recently been thinking of my swimming days in what some might think an unlikely swimming destination: Vienna. Austria’s capital city, Vienna, sits on the east...

How Vienna Became the World’s Most Livable City for Two Years in a Row

Vienna, the capital of Austria, stands as a city that seamlessly blends a rich historical legacy, vibrant culture, and a spirit of innovation. It has earned a well-deserved reputation for offering an exceptional quality of life to both its residents and visitors. Notably, Vienna has consistently sec...

The Sewer is the Conscience of a City

The summer of 1858 saw the “Great Stink” subjugate London. The intense heat exposed the putrid mix of human waste and industrial pollutants in the Thames, triggering waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid fever. The foul odor, or “miasma,” believed t...

City Oasis: an Animation for UNSD

In 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was embraced by all United Nations Member States. This agenda outlines 17 Sustainable Development Goals, aimed at fostering “peace and prosperity for the people and the planet.” These 17 Goals serve as practical measures for countries ...

Wildlife in the City

We’re in Harare staying at a friend’s house that reminds me more of a cottage in the jungle than a townhouse. He bought it 30 years ago including the large property. Not chopping down trees but planting more and more every day, he did create his own little forest inside the city. It&rsqu...

The Bible came alive in a lost city in Syria

Persians called it ‘Dura’, as to Romans it was ‘Europos’. To learn about ‘Dura-Europos’, as the ruins came to be called, is to be consulting mostly scholarly literature. It seems fascinating? A whole ancient city had been preserved like a museum. But the pub...

A Zen Master Gave Me 10 Powerful Rules for Living as a City Monk

These ten rules describe how an enlightened person would live. I fail at all ten. But these are not rules you follow — they are guidelines for living. They are for holding in your heart and mind like your father and mother’s advice. God knows we all need some moral and ethical g...

Logistics in the smart city

Today I would like to talk about the concept of logistics in smart cities. Work is already underway to implement the smart city, which means that logistics in cities must also change and existing concepts and ways of working must be rethought. Logistics is the process of planning, executing and c...

The Dream of the 15 Minute City

What is the relevance of a walkable city as rents soar? At what point is it too much to pay for, to be able to walk wherever you need to go? I remember living so close to the downtown area when I first moved to this city that I could walk to the boutique grocery. I could choose from three small g...

The Good City

As I’ve come to experience them, having lived and worked my entire life in the New York Metropolitan region, cities are a reflection of the nature of man, good and bad, and meeting the commonality of needs amongst a diverse set of people is the foundational challenge of a well-functioning &ldq...

Art in the City — The Surprising Impacts of the Creative Sectors on Your City

As an award-winning economic developer who is also a musician, Dallas sees a strong link between the long-term economic vibrancy of a community and the health of its arts and creative scene. And this link is getting stronger in the 21st-century economy. As the VP of a world-leading inte...

Cebu City: The Challenges and Opportunities of a Growing Metropolis

Hello, dear readers! Today I want to talk to you about Cebu City, the second largest city in the Philippines and the center of the Central Visayas region. Cebu City is a bustling and vibrant city that offers a rich blend of history, culture, cuisine, and nature. Cebu City is also known as the &ldquo...

Where the 15-Minute City Went Wrong

In 2023, my focus was deeply invested in understanding the modern conception of ‘the self,’ exploring how this conception interacts with public life, our institutions, and with the intangible. This journey unveiled the complex ways in which these personal and societal dimensions intertwi...

City Challenges: Counting the Urban American Indian Population

A decade ago, the United States government set out to accurately count every resident within its borders for the Census. This constitutionally-mandated count failed the American Indian and Alaska Native population by undercounting them at a rate of nearly five percent, which was the largest undercou...

May 2, 1992: 30,000 Korean Los Angelenos March After the City Burns

On May 2, 1992 about a week after the so-called Los Angeles Riots, 30,000 Koreans marched against police brutality and for a vision of racial equity that included them. The L.A. Riots were the explosion of a series of heinous events, most known the murder of Latasha Harlins by Soon-ja Du and a sente...

Beyond the Reach of Our Least Favorite City

The well-kept lawns don’t catch your eye. They’re a single-length buzz-cut of perfect assimilation into the bloodline of social norms. The looks of neighborly skepticism are nothing to write home about. There are no restaurants to read about in online reviews. The menus here are devoi...

Unraveling the Mysteries of Egypt’s Sunken City

The enigma of Thonis-Heracleion, Egypt’s long-lost port city, has tantalized historians and archaeologists for centuries. Submerged under the Mediterranean, its legends endured even when its physical traces did not. The city’s discovery in 2000 by underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio w...

The Sunken City of Dwarka: Myth or Reality?

Dwarka, located on India’s western shore, has long been cloaked in mystery and intrigue. Dwarka is a sunken marvel lost to the depths of the Arabian Sea, according to some, and is steeped in ancient Hindu mythology and recorded in sacred books. Dwarka is important in Hindu mythology, pa...

City Lights on Other Planets

Our best chance for imaging city lights outside the solar system is around the nearest star to the Sun, Proxima Centauri, a red dwarf located 4.25 light years away. This star is nearly six hundred times fainter than the Sun, and so a planet needs to be twenty times closer to Proxima’s furnace ...

City Lights on Other Planets

In a scientific paper with the Stanford undergraduate, Elisa Tabor, we showed that the recently launched James Webb Space Telescope could potentially detect city lights on the permanent nightside of Proxima b. Even if the artificial illumination is as faint as our civilizati...

The lost city of Dwarka — wikipedia

Do you know about the lost city of dwarka,underwater dwarka made by lord krishna let’s know about dwarka… Do you know who is Krishna? Who is Rama? Who is Shiva? Have they ever existed or is everything an illusion? Do these names really exist or as per many experts clai...

Does The City Have A Sound?

On the morning of the 22nd of December 2020, I went for a walk in the centre of Jerez de la Frontera. Suddenly, from the local bars, high-pitched ghostly voices wafted over the smell of coffee. I was used to strange disturbances in the streets — impromptu flamenco singing, bizarre relig...

Visiting the Ancient City of Nesebar, the Pearl of the Black Sea

Growing up, the beach was an hour’s drive away. Being near the sea has always felt magical. So, I didn't need much convincing when a buddy invited me to his group for a trip to Sunny Beach, Bulgaria. I had never visited the Black Sea shore and was looking forward to it. But little ...

How one story changed an entire city

I had a great time with my family and friends earlier this week. We celebrated Carnaval in the city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands), renamed Oeteldonk for the occasion. Did you know that the origin of Carnaval-like celebrations goes way back to ancient European festivals by the Greeks and...

The Thunder from Oklahoma City

The thunder from Oklahoma continues to crackle day after day. Not the actual thunder from Oklahoma if that’s what you were thinking. I’m talking about the young group of guys led by a stellar head coach in Mark Daigneault. That’s right, the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the playof...