Double Takes

Ad Campaign Features Pixilated World Landmarks

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Wed, 27 May 2015 12:00:00 +0000

This past January, advertising agency Gyro San Francisco created this insanely fun campaign for Digital Reality. Their ads feature five pixelated landmarks from cities around the world where to company has data centers.

Via Creative Roots

Desktop Destinations: Around the World in Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Fri, 22 May 2015 12:00:00 +0000

A few of my favorite photos from around the world this week. Happy desktop travels.

1 New York City, New York by Sunprojec

2 Lisbon, Portugal by Bobby Joshi Photography

3 San Francisco, California by Alex Burke

For more from this series visit the Desktop Destinations archives.

New Travel-Inspired Collection from Coral & Tusk

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Wed, 20 May 2015 12:00:00 +0000

The fine folks at the Brooklyn-based Coral & Tusk have a new travel-inspired collection of products. Owned by designer and illustrator Stephanie Housley, the shop has been making embroidered goods since 2007. The Adventure Collection features pillows, passport cases, luggage tags and more. "Inspired by the boats that bob along the Seine and the hot air balloons that dot the air above the ancient city of Cappadocia, new characters Skipper Cat and Paco Dog invite you along with them on the rides of their lives!" View the whole whimsical collection on the Coral & Tusk website.

Uncommon Ideals Takes You on a Video Tour Around the North Sea

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Mon, 18 May 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Chris McClean and Mark Waters' Uncommon Ideals is an award-winning short film featuring scenes and stories from the North Sea. "From the fjords to the lochs, from brown to blue," says their Vimeo page. "Surfing's sepia dipped North Sea tales foretold." The video is set to the music of UNKLE and narrated by the poem Uncommon Ideals by Daniel Crockett and read by Jeff Hordley.

Desktop Destinations: Around the World in Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Fri, 15 May 2015 12:00:00 +0000

A few of my favorite photos from around the world this week. Happy desktop travels.

1 Amsterdam, Netherlands by George Pachantouris

2 Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah by Paul Didsayabutra

3 Byrkjelo, Norway by Øystein Botnen

For more from this series visit the Desktop Destinations archives.

A Wine Bar Fit for a Traveling Wine Lover

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Wed, 13 May 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Hidden within this faux vintage steamer trunk from Dot & Bo is a cabinet bar fit for anyone who loves to travel as much as they love a good glass of wine.

Via BB-Blog

Escape to Washington with this Short Video of Lake Cushman

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Mon, 11 May 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Long have I wanted to visit the Pacific Northwest, especially Seattle and Portland. This video makes me want to even more. Lake Cushman was filmed by Vimeo users Caleb and Shawn while visiting the 4,010-acre lake in Washington.

On Break, But Not For Long

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:00:00 +0000

I'm moving houses! Whew! I'll be taking a much needed blogging break to unplug, pack, move and settle. Double Takes will be back to regular posting on May 11.

Photo by Martin Fisch / via Flickr

Chris Roewe's Northern California

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Chris Roewe, a recent graduate from University of Boston, has a series of travel videos from countries and cities across the world from Mexico to India. A Los Angeles native, Roewe's video from his home state is among my favorites. He focuses on northern California and takes us to San Francisco, Berkeley, Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley and down the Pacific Coast Highway.

Desktop Destinations: Around the World in Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:00:00 +0000

A few of my favorite photos from around the world this week. Happy desktop travels.

1 Trondheim, Norway by PK

2 Scotney Castle in Kent, United Kingdom by Tim McAndrew

3 Venice, Italy by Marek Kijevský

For more from this series visit the Desktop Destinations archives.

Armchair Travel: 464 Pages of Cabins

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Cabins, a new book from TASCHEN, features 464 pages of illustrations and photography dedicated to art of seclusion. "Ever since Henry David Thoreau’s described his two years, two months, and two days of cabin existence at Walden Pond, Massachusetts in Walden, or, Life in the Woods (1854), the idea of a refuge dwelling has seduced the modern psyche," says the TASHCEN website. "In the past decade, as our material existence and environmental footprint has grown exponentially, architects around the globe have become particularly interested in the possibilities of the minimal, low-impact, and isolated abode." The book is available for $69.00 on TASCHEN.

Washington D.C. in HDR Timelapse

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Drew Geraci of District 7 Media shot this captivating timelapse of Washington D.C. a few years back filming over three days from 4 to 12AM. If District 1.5 reminds you of the opening sequence from Netflix's House of Cards, it's because Geraci filmed that as well, along with work for countless other projects from the Super Bowl to HBO documentaries.

Desktop Destinations: Around the World in Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:00:00 +0000

A few of my favorite photos from around the world this week. Happy desktop travels.

1 France by Reto Imhof

2 India by Vichaya Pop

3 Swan River, Perth by Leah Kennedy

For more from this series visit the Desktop Destinations archives.

The Oregon Pint Lets You Raise a Glass to Mt. Hood

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Nic Ramirez, Matt and Leigh Capozzi of North Drinkware are coming off a successfully-funded Kickstarter campaign for their Oregon Pint, which features a 3D model of Mt. Hood in its base. Raising a glass of your favorite craft beer in this pint just might be the perfect way to pay homage to the great state of Oregon.

Via Colossal

An Impressive and Frantic Tour of Turkey

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Leonardo Dalessandri traveled more than 2,100 miles across Turkey over 20 days filming the country through impressive camera work. The end result is Watchtower of Turkey, a frantic tour from Pamukkale to Cappadocia and beyond.

Desktop Destinations: Around the World in Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 12:00:00 +0000

A few of my favorite photos from around the world this week. Happy desktop travels.

1 Norway by Joe Azure

2 Cologne, Germany by Björn Dohlich

3 Lake Tahoe, California by Evgeny Tchebotarev

For more from this series visit the Desktop Destinations archives.

Watercolor Paintings that Capture Cities Around the World

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Polish-based architect and freelance illustrator Maja Wrońska has created an impressive watercolor images of cities around the world, from New York City to Siena, Italy. Wrońska claims she's not a professional artist, but her stunning paintings speak otherwise.

Via Design You Trust

Travel the U.S. and Canada in Vivid Timelapse

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Adventure is Calling II is a short timelapse by Shane Black, which documents his travels around the U.S. and Canada. The nearly 20,000 vivid images of landscapes across upper North America were shot during Black's nearly 4-month trips across 14,000 miles. It will have you longing for an adventure. You can see the first in his series here.

Desktop Destinations: Around the World in Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 12:00:00 +0000

A few of my favorite photos from around the world this week. Happy desktop travels.

1 Mount Fuji, Japan by Fumikazu Suzuki

2 Rovinj, Croatia by Dirk Seifert

3 Kandal Province, Cambodia by Mardy Suong Photography

For more from this series visit the Desktop Destinations archives.

Crash Baggage, a Luggage Line That Says 'Handle Without Care'

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Crash Baggage is the anti-luggage. This pre-dented and damaged line of suitcases comes looking well-traveled and already loved. While you might think this an April Fool's joke, I assure you it is not.

I love the philosophy (and snark) behind their brand. "Before you say it's so stupid, check to see if you are wearing jeans with pre-made holes in them," says Crashed Baggage on their website. They also point out that owning one of these suitcases will help eliminate any anger or anxiety associated with seeing baggage handlers abuse your bag.

Found via If It's Hip, It's Here

Immerse Yourself in Portugal from North to South

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Traveling north to south through Portugal in the summer of 2014, Morgan Jouquand captured his travels in the short video Imersao (Portuguese of "immersion"). He focuses on the contrats between the varied landscapes of the country, particularly rural versus urban.

Desktop Destinations: Around the World in Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 12:00:00 +0000

A few of my favorite photos from around the world this week. Happy desktop travels.

1 Venice, Italy by Ramit Dey

2 Yunnan, China by Thierry Bornier

3 Iceland by Daniel Herr

For more from this series visit the Desktop Destinations archives.

Designer Sets Out to Create Icons of Thailand's Landmarks

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Thai graphic designer Chinapat Yeukprasert has set out to create icons of his home country's most famous landmarks. The aptly named Thai Land Mark series currently has designs representing 19 of Thailand's more than 70 provinces.

Via Creative Roots

Video 'Flip Book' Captures Common NYC Sights

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:00:00 +0000

On a recent visit, Ynon Lan decided to capture New York City through countless still photographs featuring some common sights around of the city. Watch as images of yellow taxis, brownstones, as well as the hustle and bustle of its residents flash before you like a flip book in the video Still NYC.

Desktop Destinations: Around the World in Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 12:00:00 +0000

A few of my favorite photos from around the world this week. Happy desktop travels.

1 Norway by Alfredo Costanzo

2 Toulouse, France by Stella Ng

3 Santorini, Greece by Haris Vithoulkas

For more from this series visit the Desktop Destinations archives.