Although the number of community bookstores is shrinking, the ones that continue to exist often serve as a cultural epicenter. They’re a meeting place where conversations move from the pages of publications to community members and so on. In Berlin, Pro QM lives up to the strictest manifesto of a cultural center.

Established in 1999, Pro QM bookstore hosts art installations, community events, city debates and more. The store’s layout facilitates conversation and movement so you can comfortably move around and browse the books and magazines. After all, aside from the community activity, the store is most known for its diverse selection of publications ranging from art and design to economic critique to politics and pop. Located near Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, we recommend visiting Pro QM. Click Read More for additional information and photos…

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The FAA’s website for Flight Delay Information is a good source to bookmark. The travel industry is crowded with flight tracking and itinerary planning sites, but few possess the simplicity and real time information provided by the FAA. If you’re looking for a quick read of how flights are moving from any particular airport be sure to check out the FAA’s site.

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Madrid’s new CaixaForum has all the elements we enjoy about progressive art museums. The fine details, the fearless approach to architecture and the innovative applications catch our attention every time. For example, pictured above is a section of the building’s moss covered exterior. The color balance and texture is a great contrast to the rest of the building’s industrial theme.

Designed by Swiss architects, Jacques Herzog and Pierre De Meuron, CaixaForum completes Madrid’s art triangle that includes Prado and Reina Sofia & Thyssen Museums. The Forum will hold cinema screenings, concerts, conferences, debates and other art exhibits. Next time you visit the Spanish capital be sure to stop by. Until then, we have a few photos of the museum below…

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