#urban-exploration
#urban-exploration

Miscellaneous

30 Abandoned Places in New York City - Untapped New York

New York City is home to numerous fascinating abandoned sites that blend rich history with opportunities for exploration.

fromBusiness Insider

1 week ago

New York City

I walked every block of Manhattan. It was the best way to get to know my new city.

Krissy Oechslin spent 13 months walking every block of Manhattan to adjust to her new life in the city.

fromNew York Post

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

This 'hack' promises to make navigating NYC easy - but not everyone agrees: 'I wish this made sense'

A new navigation tip for NYC suggests using even-numbered streets for eastbound travel and odd-numbered streets for westbound travel.

fromNUVO

NYC real estate

The Last Artists' Lofts of New York City

Loft Law transformed New York City's artist lofts from gritty, illegal spaces into recognized living environments, protecting creatives and rent stabilization.

fromUntapped New York

Miscellaneous

30 Abandoned Places in New York City - Untapped New York

New York City is home to numerous fascinating abandoned sites that blend rich history with opportunities for exploration.

fromBusiness Insider

1 week ago

New York City

I walked every block of Manhattan. It was the best way to get to know my new city.

Krissy Oechslin spent 13 months walking every block of Manhattan to adjust to her new life in the city.

fromNew York Post

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

This 'hack' promises to make navigating NYC easy - but not everyone agrees: 'I wish this made sense'

A new navigation tip for NYC suggests using even-numbered streets for eastbound travel and odd-numbered streets for westbound travel.

more#new-york-city

4 weeks ago

Fashion & style

Hiking Patrol Channels Seasonal Renewal with SS25 "Transition" Collection and Diemme Sneaker Collab | stupidDOPE

Hiking Patrol's Spring/Summer 2025 collection seamlessly merges function with minimal design, reflecting seasonal transitions and catering to urban explorers.

#fashion

Fashion & style

The North Face and Naohiro Fujisaki Reimagine Urban Exploration with SS25 Capsule Collection | stupidDOPE

The North Face's Spring/Summer 2025 Urban Exploration capsule merges outdoor heritage with urban design through collaboration with Naohiro Fujisaki.

fromKALTBLUT Magazine

Design

Accelerated Cyber Grit: Andreas Moskin's F/W 2024 Overdrive Collection - KALTBLUT Magazine

Andreas Moskin's FW'24 collection, Overdrive, celebrates cyberpunk aesthetics and urban exploration, embodying movement, rebellion, and self-discovery in fashion.

Fashion & style

The North Face and Naohiro Fujisaki Reimagine Urban Exploration with SS25 Capsule Collection | stupidDOPE

The North Face's Spring/Summer 2025 Urban Exploration capsule merges outdoor heritage with urban design through collaboration with Naohiro Fujisaki.

fromKALTBLUT Magazine

Design

Accelerated Cyber Grit: Andreas Moskin's F/W 2024 Overdrive Collection - KALTBLUT Magazine

Andreas Moskin's FW'24 collection, Overdrive, celebrates cyberpunk aesthetics and urban exploration, embodying movement, rebellion, and self-discovery in fashion.

more#fashion

Alternative transportation

BOTE Introduces the Highwater Hitchhiker XL: A Waterproof Bag Built for Adventure | stupidDOPE

BOTE's Highwater Hitchhiker XL bag offers unparalleled waterproof and durable protection for essential items in various environments.

#architecture

fromOpen Culture

6 months ago

New York City

The Fake Buildings of New York: What Happens Inside Their Mysterious Walls

New York's hidden architectural history includes strange conversions like 58 Joralemon Street, a townhouse turned subway vent.

fromThe Nation

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Atlanta Braves

How Atlanta Became a Walkable City

Atlanta is often viewed as an invisible city despite its rich architecture and history.

Design

aurelien aumond captures serene glow of tokyo buildings after dark through iPhone lens

Aurélien Aumond's photography reveals the introspective beauty of Tokyo's architecture after dark, showcasing the city’s quiet side through light and shadow.

fromOpen Culture

6 months ago

New York City

The Fake Buildings of New York: What Happens Inside Their Mysterious Walls

New York's hidden architectural history includes strange conversions like 58 Joralemon Street, a townhouse turned subway vent.

fromThe Nation

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Atlanta Braves

How Atlanta Became a Walkable City

Atlanta is often viewed as an invisible city despite its rich architecture and history.

Design

aurelien aumond captures serene glow of tokyo buildings after dark through iPhone lens

Aurélien Aumond's photography reveals the introspective beauty of Tokyo's architecture after dark, showcasing the city’s quiet side through light and shadow.

more#architecture

Wearables

Virtual reality goggles helped me on the path to physical recovery

Adopting virtual reality has become a surprising solution to cope with chronic pain and physical limitations.

NYC food

fromwww.nytimes.com

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

She Goes to Trader Joe's for the Art

Trader Joe's in Manhattan offers an unexpected artistic experience through its displays and product presentations.

#history

Travel

fromConde Nast Traveler

9 years ago

45 Abandoned Places Around the World That Are Eerily Beautiful

Abandoned places fascinate due to their haunting beauty and connection to the past.

San Francisco

Lost Highways: Back Before Freeways Ruined Everything

San Jose's lost highways reflect the city's historical evolution and ongoing decay, embodying both industrial activity and the remnants of past neighborhoods.

fromLondon On The Inside

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

London

HIDDEN TUNNELS FROM WORLD WAR II TO REOPEN AS A TOURIST ATTRACTION

A new project will transform disused tunnels into a museum and bar, showcasing London's history and underground attractions.

Travel

fromConde Nast Traveler

9 years ago

45 Abandoned Places Around the World That Are Eerily Beautiful

Abandoned places fascinate due to their haunting beauty and connection to the past.

San Francisco

Lost Highways: Back Before Freeways Ruined Everything

San Jose's lost highways reflect the city's historical evolution and ongoing decay, embodying both industrial activity and the remnants of past neighborhoods.

fromLondon On The Inside

London

HIDDEN TUNNELS FROM WORLD WAR II TO REOPEN AS A TOURIST ATTRACTION

A new project will transform disused tunnels into a museum and bar, showcasing London's history and underground attractions.

more#history

2 months ago

Writing

What if you never come down? The 90s clubbers who wouldn't let the night end a picture essay

Mischa Haller's photo book 'Not Going Home' explores nightlife's transition from clubs to the outdoor experiences that follow, portrayed through candid documentation.

#chongqing

Miscellaneous

A sprawling megacity of multi-level madness: why Chongqing in China is my wonder of the world

Chongqing's unique vertical city layout makes traditional maps largely ineffective for navigation.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Miscellaneous

Trains that run through buildings and escalators with tolls: The craziest city on the planet'

Chongqing is celebrated for its unique urban attractions, quickly becoming a viral sensation among expats and social media users.

Miscellaneous

A sprawling megacity of multi-level madness: why Chongqing in China is my wonder of the world

Chongqing's unique vertical city layout makes traditional maps largely ineffective for navigation.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Miscellaneous

Trains that run through buildings and escalators with tolls: The craziest city on the planet'

Chongqing is celebrated for its unique urban attractions, quickly becoming a viral sensation among expats and social media users.

more#chongqing

Writing

The Odd Woman and the City by Vivian Gornick review a restless mind on the move

Gornick's writing insightfully blends personal history with urban exploration, capturing the essence of loneliness and connection in New York City.

fromConde Nast Traveler

Miscellaneous

The Best Places to Go in Asia in 2025

Asia showcases a blend of ancient landscapes and modern cities, making it a premier travel destination in 2025.

#public-art

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Design

2024 Tbilisi Mural Fest Brings Bold Art to Five Georgian Cities | stupidDOPE

The 2024 Tbilisi Mural Fest showcases over 20 murals across five cities, celebrating Georgian culture and creativity.

Writing

Miami Advice: Natalia Zuluaga on a little-known work that pays tribute to the city's Black history

Beverly Buchanan's Blue Station Stones symbolize forgotten histories and invite reflection on what we often overlook in urban landscapes.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Design

2024 Tbilisi Mural Fest Brings Bold Art to Five Georgian Cities | stupidDOPE

The 2024 Tbilisi Mural Fest showcases over 20 murals across five cities, celebrating Georgian culture and creativity.

Writing

Miami Advice: Natalia Zuluaga on a little-known work that pays tribute to the city's Black history

Beverly Buchanan's Blue Station Stones symbolize forgotten histories and invite reflection on what we often overlook in urban landscapes.

more#public-art

London

Six lines, six walks: we explore London's Overground reboot on foot

The rebranding of London's Overground lines celebrates neighborhood identities and diverse histories.

fromPortland Monthly

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Oregon Arts & Culture News

Portland

The Best Malls in the Portland Area, Ranked

Portland's malls are evaluated for their shop selection, dining options, and overall atmosphere, revealing varying levels of liveliness.

#graffiti

Design

VizArts Monthly: Exploration * Oregon ArtsWatch

Art exhibitions this November showcase creativity in response to environmental themes and urban expression, encouraging community exploration and reflection.

fromJuxtapoz

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Oregon Arts & Culture News

Design

Juxtapoz Magazine - Operation Under: Naturalist Academic Symposium @ Superchief Gallery, Los Angeles

Operation Under combines art, exploration, and ecology, highlighting Los Angeles' hidden urban and natural landscapes.

Design

VizArts Monthly: Exploration * Oregon ArtsWatch

Art exhibitions this November showcase creativity in response to environmental themes and urban expression, encouraging community exploration and reflection.

fromJuxtapoz

Design

Juxtapoz Magazine - Operation Under: Naturalist Academic Symposium @ Superchief Gallery, Los Angeles

Operation Under combines art, exploration, and ecology, highlighting Los Angeles' hidden urban and natural landscapes.

more#graffiti

6 months ago

London

Where tourists seldom tread, part 12: five more UK towns with hidden histories

Wolverhampton exemplifies how transport hubs can shape towns, reflecting a blend of historical legacy and modern vibrancy.

fromIrish Independent

Privacy professionals

TikTok influencers under investigation after 'using ladders and ropes to stage break-in at old Cork Prison'

The old Cork Prison's break-in sparks a security investigation and raises questions about its future amidst growing interest from urban explorers.

fromSFGATE