Photo sharing lets friends travel with friends, or even strangers travel with strangers. It’s classically been said that a photo says 1,000 words, which is why I think things like Instagram have taken off as a quick and easy way to share updates with your networks. I came across this video today by Thomas Julien and it got me thinking about doing something with the travel pics on my Instagram account…
ROAM IS WHERE THE HEART IS
that point on the map where travel and design intersect
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Every time I see this beautiful film I get a little more wanderlusty. I think it really captures the energy of being on the road, and I love seeing how they’ve caught some of my favourite places, like Paris and Peru.
Where does it make you want to go?
On the go
I have to hand it to the government of Finland – they’ve found a way to make their new passport both secure and fun at the same time. Each page of the passport has a small moose on the lower right corner, essentially turning the passport into a flip book. Check it out in the video below.
I’d love to see a Canadian version of this – the winning goal in a hockey game perhaps?
Laneways and Spraypaint
I fell in love with Melbourne’s laneways when I was backpacking Australia two years ago – all sorts of cafes, independent shops and colourful people abound. I felt like I was in one of the most colourful and artistic places that existed.
One of the defining characteristics of these laneways is the street art that covers them. Check out this Lonely Planet video about the street art and some of the artists that create it. Next time I’m in Melbourne, I’m definitely taking this tour.
ROAM IS WHERE THE HEART IS 