3:01 pm in Travel, Vacation by Troy Turner
A winner of the 2011 “Dreamboat” Millennium Yacht Design Award, this brave interpretation of the motor boat concept by designer Hyun-Seok Kim was inspired by all of the natural beauty and fun activities found at sea. Tofi’s unconventional shape and unique furnishings compliment it’s far-out exterior and spaceship aesthetic, stimulating the imagination on board, while features like the hide-away diving board and safety buoy system promote fun in the water.
Designer: Hyun-Seok Kim
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Tags: Boat, Recreation, transportation, Yacht
3:02 pm in Architecture, Travel, Vacation by Troy Turner
OMG OMG OMG I love these treehouses! Or Treehotel, rather. Located in Harads, Sweden, this unique collection of hotel rooms is sure to bring you back to your childhood days of club-housing and hide-and-go-seek. Nestled high in the woods, there is a room for every personality: the Cabin, Blue Cone, Bird’s Nest, and most intriguing of all, the Mirrorcube (if you can find it).
Hat Tip to Welcome Beyond!
Designers: Thomas Sandell, Bertil Harström, MartinCyren, Martin Videgård Hansen, and Bolle Tham
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Tags: Hotel, rental, treehouse
5:00 pm in Closet, Travel by Radhika-Seth
One of the first things to do when I check into a hotel is to unpack my bags and inspect the closet. I hate to leave my suitcase messy and prefer to arrange clothes neatly in drawers. The flipside is unpacking takes time. The Traveler’s Closet is intended to solve this problem. The case is designed as drawers and the handle lengthens to host hangers. The only thing is I hope it doesn’t end up wrinkling my clothes.
Designer: Psychic Factory
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Tags: Product Design, Psychic Factory, Suitcase, Traveler's Closet
11:09 pm in Co2 emissions, Good things to do, It ain't easy being green, Travel by Nigel
The message of World Car Free Day (22nd September) is go car free, and don't stop. But how easy it is to go car free? Let's take a look at the facts...
Tags: Bikes, Carbon footprints
5:24 pm in Co2 emissions, Travel by Nigel
I'm 100% behind Sustrans' Change Your World Campaign, now in its second and last week. Sustrans aims to help us enjoy the benefits of cycling, walking or taking public transport...
Tags: Bikes
5:24 pm in Co2 emissions, Travel by Nigel
I'm 100% behind Sustrans' Change Your World Campaign, now in its second and last week. Sustrans aims to help us enjoy the benefits of cycling, walking or taking public transport...
Tags: Bikes
2:53 am in Eco Friendly, Travel by Katie Nielsen
Most of us who opt to emulate a greener lifestyle at home often uphold such practices far from home. But is your travel really as green as you think? Whether you’re headed across the state or around the world, here are five ways to ensure it is…
Pack Light – There’s no denying that the ability [...]
Tags: abroad, destination, Eco Friendly, ecofriendly travel, ecotourism, sustainable tourism, Travel, trips
10:55 am in Computers, Furniture, General, Travel by Will
The CartDesk from designer Andrew Liszewski which received an Innovative Product Award at the annual Travel Good Association may be the business traveler or web surfers best friend. The light weight (10.5 lb) mobile workstation not only holds a bag 36″ wide, it folds up to fit into narrow aircraft overhead storage areas, hold a 17″-wide laptop, and supports 20lbs of weight. The CartDesk is made from molded ABS and lightweight anodized aluminum frame. $129 from Comfort House
Post from CartDesk : The Perfect Computer Workstation on the Go
Tags: Computer Furniture, Computers, Furniture, General, Luggage, Travel, Travel Accessories
5:00 am in Design, General, office, Sleep, Travel, Urban, Workstations by John
It's hard not to get excited about Sleepbox, an office workstation and resting pod designed for public places like train stations, airports and bus terminals. These small pods are rental units that provide travelers peace and quite as well as a place to work. More aggressive urban areas may even consider these for use on the streets or as a solution for the homeless. Sleepbox comes equipped with wi-fi, electric plugs, TV, a ventilation system and charging sockets for cell phones. The bed linen is changed automatically to ensure proper hygiene standards are kept. Currently, there is construction of these units in the Dubai airport with hopefully more places to follow. More information: here.
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Tags: Airport, Box, Design, General, Innovative, office, Office Workstation, Pod, Public, Resting, Sleep, Travel, Urban, Workstation, Workstations
7:06 pm in Climate change, Co2 emissions, Good things to do, Travel by Nigel
Christmas is fast approaching and I am looking back at 2009, at whether I can be more planet friendly, reduce my carbon footprint and be more sustainable in my living. This year I've been pretty good: shopping locally, cutting back on things like meat, walking more, and switching off as much as possible at home and at work.
The odd holiday splurge is the one thing that leaves a nasty
Tags: Air miles, Carbon footprints, Climate change, Co2 emissions, Good things to do, Travel
