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Stiff Upper Lip and Sterling Craftsmanship. The Endearing Paradox of British Tradition and Luxury.
The United Kingdom, comprised of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, boasts a rich tapestry of history, culture,…
Exploring the Evolution of Urban Fashion
Urban fashion has long been around, but it’s really only in the 20th century that this style of…
The Perks Of Positivity May Depend On Race And Culture
The supposedly universal benefits of positivity may not generalize across races, research indicates. Studies have consistently shown that…
Top 7 Reasons To Start Learning A New Language Right Now
There are roughly 6500 languages in the world, and the number of people that only speak 1 is…
The 10 Best Street Food Cities Of 2019
While some travel to learn or to immerse themselves in different cultures, some travel with a single mission…
What To Watch Out On Ontario Culture Days 2019
Ontario Culture Days is happening this coming September 27-29. This year’s edition is a big one — it’s the…
How People Talk Now Holds Clues About Human Migration Centuries Ago
Often, you can tell where someone grew up by the way they speak. For example, if someone in…
The Ups And Downs And Clashes Of Western Civilization
Ethnocentric, sexist and racist ideologies demonstrate why it is important to de-colonise the study and teaching of European…
Power And Powerlessness In Global Cities
How does today’s globalization transform our perceptions of urban inequality and how do we respond to it? Inequality…
The Secret Ingredient Of Resilient Cities: Culture
Investing in cultural cohesion and preservation can help rebuild cities devastated by war or natural disasters, says a…
How We Can Design Timeless Cities For Our Collective Future
There’s a creeping sameness in many of our newest urban buildings and streetscapes, says architect Vishaan Chakrabarti. And…
How Where You’re Born Influences The Person You Become
As early as the fifth century, the Greek historian Thucydides contrasted the self-control and stoicism of Spartans with…
Cultural Heritage Has A Lot To Teach Us About Climate Change
Museums, archaeological sites and historical buildings are rarely included in conversations about climate change, which tend to focus…
Brazil’s National Museum Fire : What It Means for Science
The overnight inferno likely claimed fossils, cultural artifacts, and more irreplaceable collections amassed over 200 years. Major pieces…
Why The “Wrong Side Of The Tracks” Is Usually The East Side Of Cities
What do communities on the social, economic and environmental margins have in common? For one thing, they tend…
Russia vs. U.S: Where Is Life Better?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to win the March 18 election by a wide margin, but that doesn’t mean…
What Americans Can Learn From Other Food Cultures
Food feeds the soul. To the extent that we all eat food, and we all have souls, food…
Artsy Aussie : 98% of Young Australians Into The Arts
The arts play a role in the lives of 98% of the Australian population, according to a new…
Flat White Urbanism: There Must Be Better Ways To Foster A Vibrant Street Life
Iconic architectural pieces may attract large numbers of tourists but are not the only things that live in…
The Top 10 Best Cities for Conservatives In The U.S. During Trump
Republicans should feel right at home in each of these conservative cities. Can’t bear the thought of another President…
The Top 10 Countries To Live And Be Happy
Find out which place made it to the top of the list in 2017. What makes a country…
Why Culture Should Drive City Planning
In my view, while infrastructure and services are necessary for environmental health, it is culture that provides identity,…
Women’s Day Tribute: For These Girls, Danger Is a Way of Life
Poverty, violence, and cultural traditions oppress millions of girls around the world, but some are finding hope through…
The Top 10 Cleanest Cities Of The World 2016
“Cleanliness refers to the abstract state of being clean and free from dirt both the process of attaining…
Visit The Top 10 Happiest Countries Of The World
Fans of Denmark must be even happier than usual: Denmark has retaken the title of “world’s happiest country,”…
A Tour Of Hong Kong After Hours And Its Secret Fourth Meal
Midnight snack or late night snack — its everyone’s dirty little secret. It is that one meal of…
The Best Things In Life Are Simple, And Free — But Not Everywhere
The best things in life are free. — A simple and quite philosophical saying, or just something a…
What’s It Like To Live In The Best Country For Expats
Singapore — the lion city — always tops the list for the best country for expats. The report…
When Silence Is A Good Thing: Giving Praise In Japan
Japan has always conducted itself by its own set of rules that may seem peculiar — shocking even…
The South Of The USA And Its Most Gorgeous Neighborhoods
The South is loaded with some incredibly gorgeous neighborhoods filled with homes that not only tell the story…
When Robot Drone Fly To Discover The Inequities Of Its Makers
Although South Africa’s apartheid era ended more than twenty years ago, there is still a palpable economic tension…
The Top 10 Schools You Cannot Get Into
My son has just started school and I was pretty sure I knew what to expect – he’d…
The Starter Kit Guide To Houston-Speak & What It Means
Houstonians are pretty nice (at least to your face). So while the majority of conversations around here are…
Healthy Cities Need Safe City Streets For City Children
Lamine Mahdjoubi, Faculty of the Built Environment at the University of the West of England challenged the audience:…
The Top 10 Reasons USA Is Becoming A Big Brother Society
In 1949, Eric Blair, known by the pen name of George Orwell, published 1984; a novel that has shown…
The Internet Predicts Interesting 2016 Events
It’s the end of 2015, and many are using the occasion to look back on the major moments…
Vilnius, Lithuania : An Insider’s Guide
From investigative journalism to post-punk anthems, tattoo start-ups to pulled pork, Vilnius isn’t just tower blocks and snow.…
Retail Is Discriminate. Always Has Been And Will Be.
New apps make it easier than ever for stores to target and share information about often-innocent African American…
Three Ancient Cities To Rival London, Paris And New York
London, Paris and New York are global cities: modern hubs for travel, technology and trade, their names and…
How China’s Cities Can Curb Car Congestion
A century of car-centric urban development has left our cities polluted, congested and searching for sustainable solutions. Transport…
San Diego City Life In Pictures
Trolley Along Harbor Drive The San Diego Trolley runs along Harbor Drive in the downtown area. Trolleys…
LA’s Best : Glaring Glitz To Gorgeous Glamour
Los Angeles is one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Even frequent visitors and longtime residents who think…
Why Doesn’t New Orleans Look More Like Amsterdam?
Meet David Waggonner: the urban and environmental architect who wants New Orleans to come to terms with the…
15 Unique Experiences Washington D.C. Offers
Everyone knows we have a magnificent display of cherry blossoms that lasts as long as most DC relationships…
Why Friends & Communities Are Key To Bike Culture In Brazil
Nossa Cidade explores critical questions for building more sustainable cities. Every month features a new theme. Leaning on…
5 Things That Make Norfolk, Virginia A Hidden Gem
Your Uber driver’s demeanor can tell you a lot about a city. If he’s a bit steely and…
Playable Cities : The City That Plays Together, Stays Together
Forget about smart cities, Playable City ideas – like Bristol’s water slide or its temporary play streets –…
How Can A City Measure Its Happiness?
At one time, questionnaires about well-being were the province of mental health professionals. But in recent years, a…
Simon Anholt : Which Country Does The Most Good For The World?
“It’s an unexpected side effect of globalization: problems that once would have stayed local—say, a bank lending out…
New Visions Of The City Through The Arts
David Banks was one of two winners of our Active by Design IdeasTap competition with his proposal for…