A Green Chinese Ghost Town

The term “ghost town” usually brings to mind a dusty, barren set of structures devoid of any life, but one abandoned village in China is quite the opposite. Located 40 miles outside of Shanghai, a former Chinese fishing village on Shengshan Island has become enveloped by local vegetation, transforming the empty town in a naturally beautiful way. Lush, leafy vines have found their way across …

Dirigible Flying with Hendrick’s Gin

A surreal and timeless experience, we roved the skies in a cucumber airship

There are fewer dirigible and zeppelin pilots in the US (and the world) than there are astronauts. Only seven or eight airships actively chart the skies stateside, and just a handful more globally. It’s a near-lost form of travel, yielding a sensation somewhere between a funicular and a sailboat of the winds. And fortunately, we just got to experience a flight in a blimp—one that’s …

A Designer’s Guide to Neighborhood Spots

Navigating a new neighborhood for the best spots to eat and shop can be a daunting task, and apps like Yelp prove to be no help as they overwhelm users with underwhelming options. To alleviate this, NYC-based design agency Hyperakt is offering a different take on the common city guide with a new website called On The Grid, which features curated lists of unique neighborhood …