The Hash House Harriers, heard of em? If you're a runner (or even if you're not) and you're fond of chugging beer, then this eccentric club may be preparing your pledge name in a country nearby. (And be careful, they…
Continue Reading →If you're seeking an unusual and invigorating (notice I didn't necessarily say relaxing) spa experience, an authentic Turkish bath in Istanbul is sure to deliver. A little soap, a little submission and a little Islam make for an unlikely combination…
Continue Reading →If you're a bit of a film fanatic, can memorize a few lines and like to travel, it may be worth checking out the local studio in your next destination. I guess it's dirt cheap to film movies in Bulgaria…
Continue Reading →If you happen to be near southwest Bosnia this July, stop by the legendary Bridge-Jumping Contest, which takes place from the World Heritage site of this country's most revered site, the Stari Most, or Old Bridge. When reconstructed from its…
Continue Reading →This year's edition of the Dutch design book is so real that the publishers added the word 'Real' to the title. Real Dutch Design 2006/2007 is quite possibly the most comprehensive reference for anyone interested in this leading area of…
Continue Reading →Modell Deutschland is a new label recently launched out of Germany. With the 2006 FIFA World Cup festivities in full swing, the guys decided to make their premier production a World Cup Special Edition Tee. The line is influenced by…
Continue Reading →Marimekko is a Finnish company that produces clothing, bags and interior textile products with notably striking, large scale, graphic prints. Founded by Armi Ratia and her husband Viljo back in 1951, they fulfilled their dream with a simple strategy: Hire…
Continue Reading →Looking for a chill spot in Bulgaria? Arrive day or night to this flat-turned-absinthe lounge, ring the buzzer, mount the stairs, creep curiously from room to room, and watch as each necker, drinker, smoker's eyes dart upward as if you're…
Continue Reading →There's something about secrets that truly feeds the ego. I had been looking for this place the Americans call "candlebar" but Bulgarians call "humbarra" (meaning "barn") since we arrived, hearing endless stories about the mysterious knock-requirement, lack of electricity and…
Continue Reading →If you're pining to go to Prague, poor enough to seek a hostel, but old enough to seek some peace, head for Miss Sophies. You'll find thick-as-cherry-pie duvets, deep-as-an-independent-film pillows and sunflower-wide shower heads. There will be a sense, as…
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