This mesmerizing behemoth of concrete, steel and beguiling timber, is Metropol Parasol. Located in Spain’s capitol, the 4 floor, multipurpose icon, includes a farmers market, archaeological museum, elevated plaza, bars and restaurants underneath, making it more than just a vision of architectural beauty, in an already culturally gorgeous city. The modern interpretation of an urban center is a place to be inspired, but also to do the everyday things you do in city life.
As spring and summer are just around the corner — yes, believe it! — it’s time to plan for the most quintessentially American of all travel vacations — a road trip. With so many beautiful places to visit across the country, it’s hard to narrow down the choices, so we did some of that thinking for you. Here are a few of the most beautiful roads to drive in America. Whether you like mountains, oceans, or the places in-between, there is something for you. And if we missed something — add your own tips! Happy driving.
Do you know the startup Airbnb? It’s a website listing homes for short-term rent and also crazy rentals — everything from an entire village in Liechtenstein to the same place that Obama vacations at in Hawaii. The point is to offer an alternative to the generic offerings on Expedia and elsewhere.
via Infographic of the Day: Airbnb, the Expedia Alternative for VC Moguls | Co.Design.
To make life of the citizens easier, authorities and urban developers around the world have tried to improve the design as well as the facility of bus stops. Some succeeded. Below is one of the 17 coolest bus stops from around the world.
The Wall Street Journal’s Scott McCartney has some suggestions. Bottom line: if you buy your tickets midweek (i.e., Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday), you can save a bundle. One expert, FareCompare.com’s Rick Seaney, has even pinpointed an ideal time to buy: 3pm EST on Tuesday. So why do fares work this way, anyway?
via When to buy airline tickets: Getting the cheapest flights | The Economist.
