INTERNATIONAL AUTO.

This Thursday kicks off the International Auto Show in Geneva. There’s plenty of excitement surrounding the event. We’re looking forward to seeing new hybrids, exotic super cars and daring four door hatchbacks. Sure we’ve all seen the extra glossy cgi’d concepts, but it’ll be great to see the actual vehicles. One of our favorite bloggers from the Honeyee Mag line-up, Mai Ikuzawa, provides an early glimpse of the show. Click Read More for additional photos and information.

HONEYEE MAG’S MAI IKUZAWA
GENEVA AUTO SHOW

WINDING ROADS
MINI COMMITS ITS LOVE OF ART TO PRINT
PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOS: DUBAI’S NEW RAIL SYSTEM

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TRAVEL INSPIRATION.

NEW. YORK. CITY. Love it or hate it you can’t deny its intoxicating spirit. We personally love the place. Whenever we’re short on inspiration we take a quick trip, visit friends and absorb as much of the city’s momentum as possible. It’s hard to explain. That’s why we appreciate the work of Sam O’Hare and his time-lapse film The Sandpit. Using a method called tilt-shift, he visually shrinks the city to provide a compelling overview of New York’s energy. Click Read More to view the video and additional photos.

SPOTTED VIA GOTHAMIST
SAM O’HARE

IMAGES FROM BERLIN
DREAMS OF AN EMPTY AIRPORT
DUBAI

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PHOTOGRAPHY.

We’ve always admired Berlin’s clean lines and simple branding. From building marquees to traffic signs, they get it right. Many photographers attempt to capture the city’s quiet expression, but few evoke the feel of the city like Massju. We took one look at his photo set and instantly wanted to go to Berlin to witness it all. If only we had an address for the places photographed. At least we can check out these photos in the meantime. Click Read More to view a few samples from images of Berlin.

VIA YEWKNEE
KATEOPLIS
IMAGES FROM BERLIN BY MASSJU

DREAMS OF AN EMPTY AIRPORT
DUBAI
CITYSCAPES BY MARC YANKUS

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TRAVEL MOMENTS.

On a trip to Amsterdam we rented bikes as soon as we landed and rode them around the entire trip. It was the best way to experience the city. Between biking, eating and catching up with friends we became really connected to the pace and energy of Amsterdam. That’s why we recommend renting a bike to anyone traveling to a bike-friendly city. The only setback to renting a city bike is that it can be a tourist badge. That’s where Humble Vintage comes in…

Located in Melbourne, Humble Vintage provides a unique selection of classic and vintage racers, city bikes and lady’s bikes for short term rental and enjoyment. All packages include a helmet, lock, lights, custom maps and guide. You can’t go wrong. Plus the owner is a bike enthusiast who adds an extra touch of personalization. Humble provides pick-up and drop-off service from anywhere in Melbourne’s business district. At a hotel? No problem. A coffee shop perhaps? They’ll meet you there. Next time you travel to Melbourne be sure to check them out. Click Read More for additional information and photos.

HUMBLE VINTAGE BIKE
COOL HUNTING ON HUMBLE VINTAGE BIKES

SHANGHAI’S UNDERGROUND LIGHT SHOW
REMEMBERING NEW YORK
WIDE OPEN

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PHOTOGRAPHY.

The beautiful side-occurrence of landing last or late is an empty airport. It’s one of our favorite things. That’s why we couldn’t stop staring at this photo collection by Christopher Morlinghaus. His portfolio captures quiet moments at an empty airport and sets a reassuring calmness that we’d like everyone to remember when they’re stressing out going through security. Click Read More for additional photos.

CHRISTOPHER MORLINGHAUS
VIA GRAFIK CACHE

DUBAI
CITYSCAPES BY MARC YANKUS
TOKYO CAMERA STYLE

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GLOBAL NEWS.

Many assume China is the biggest violator of air pollution. While the country has its problems, they’ve also zoomed past Germany, Spain, and the United States to become the world’s leader in making clean energy. Over the weekend, the NY Times published an interesting article about their efforts.

As reported by the NY Times: “China vaulted past competitors in Denmark, Germany, Spain and the United States last year to become the world’s largest maker of wind turbines, and is poised to expand even further this year. China has also leapfrogged the West in the last two years to emerge as the world’s largest manufacturer of solar panels. And the country is pushing equally hard to build nuclear reactors and the most efficient types of coal power plants.” This is encouraging and we look forward to seeing how the world responds.

NY TIMES ON CHINA

GLOBAL OUTLOOK 12.14
GLOBAL OUTLOOK 12.07
GLOBAL OUTLOOK 11.16

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MINI forges ahead with their art infused ad campaigns. It feels weird to even call them that because their strategy and execution go well beyond your typical ad efforts. In a time when many are holding their purses, MINI grows more and more daring. Truthfully many of their ads miss the mainstream, but who said that’s their goal? They know their niche and they’re nailing it every time.

MINI’s recently published book WASH ME converts the car into a canvas for a fleet of talented artists to express their art. The roster includes work from Gigi Burn, Marisa Pichler, Aurele Sack and more. Click Read More for additional information and a few behind the scenes photos.

WASH ME
FUBIZ on WASH ME
WEHEART on WASH ME
WASH ME PHOTOS

DUBAI’S NEW RAIL SYSTEM
BMW’S CONCEPTUAL COOL
FIAT FACTORIES & PLANTS

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WEJETSET READS.

The other day a colleague and I were discussing the state of books, magazines and publishing in general. In the age of zooming interwebs, some of our favorite titles were adjusting and gaining momentum, while others, too many, were fading and closing shop. One right after another. It hurt to hear that I.D., a long time favorite, was calling it quits after 55 years of incredible work. So, all this got us thinking. Which magazines are publishing timeless material and doing what they do best – telling stories?

Wax Poetics was the first to come to mind. Since its debut, we’ve traveled with the music journal close by our side. It was with us on long subway rides home. And it was tucked in our bags when we traveled to Tokyo on a mission to find obscure records. Wax Poetics is a phenomenal publication and one we hope stays around for a long time. It’s been a loyal and consistent travel companion over the years. Click Read More for additional information.

About Wax Poetics:

At Wax Poetics, we put music in context. Since December 2001, Wax Poetics has filled the once noticeable gap in music journalism—an editorial void between contemporary artists and classic greats. Through meaty, insightful commentary, Wax Poetics educates the masses about the origins of their musical interests. With the changes in the music and media industries in recent times, Wax Poetics has evolved to meet the demands of this volatile market by transitioning from a small quarterly magazine to a well-diversified music media group. What first began as a magazine has now grown into a multi-tiered resource for music aficionados and general listeners alike. Now eight years after its inception, Wax Poetics continues to revolutionize the way we educate ourselves on music.

Wax Poetics

wejetset reads: Total Sao Paulo – A Guide to the Unexpected
wejetset reads: Next American City Magazine
wejetset reads: Monocle’s Travel Top Fifty 2008/9

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GOOD IDEAS.

School cafeterias get pegged as dreary places where unappetizing food hangs out. But in recent years, health concerns have removed soda machines, fries and pizza to replace them with healthier alternatives. It doesn’t stop there though, there are folks taking the idea of healthy lunch to new levels.

The School Food Trust is a special innovation that impacts children’s lives and the places they live. Their efforts spawn better health options equalling better education which in turn adds up to better societies. Organized in September of 2005, the Trust was established by the Department for Education and Skill to transform school food, promote education health and improve the quality of food offered. In addition, The Trust also redesigned lunch rooms to be more positive environments. As reported by the CoolHunter: “A pilot project was recently completed at Applemore Technology College in Southampton, where on a tight budget of £55K, the once-dull and lifeless dining hall was transformed into a buzzing eatery and hang-out space, extremely popular among the students. ” Click Read More for additional information and photos.

The Coolhunter on SFT
The School Food Trust

NEW BIKE TRANSIT CENTER AT UNION STATION
BEAUTIFY THE CITY WITH TRASH
PAPER & GLASS IN MARSEILLE

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WJS NEWS: It’s been a fun week for team wejetset. Yesterday we told you about our Baggu Giveaway and today we have more news. We’re thrilled to announce City Notes Interactive – our first community-based feature. Over the past few months we worked hard to develop the project. It started as a conversation that transformed into a few sketches and ultimately evolved into something much bigger – a place we can all share our enthusiasm for travel and the world’s best cities…

View, Share, Save and Go – City Notes Interactive creates a visual pool of inspiration for urban enthusiasts and travelers. Our global community submits, shares and saves their favorite finds from all over the world. Join & submit a note today!

City Notes are organized in three main categories – People, Places & Events. Then within each of these categories, users can assign a more specific categorization – architecture, art & design, culture, film, food, hotels, innovations, etc. Use these categories to assist you in finding more specific inspiration for your travels. You can also list the notes by most recent, most popular or my favorites.

You’ll also notice that as you move your mouse over each note, a short descriptive blurb will rise over the photo. And, if you click the gridded square in the upper right corner of the note, a map will reveal itself. To see just one note at a time, click the desired note and it will take you to its permalink.

How do I submit a note?

While viewing City Notes, click ‘Submit a Note’. A drop down menu will appear that requests the following:

Upload an Image: Select an image from your computer to upload for the note.
Description: Draft a brief description of the note (140 Characters Max.)
URL: Include a link to the source.
Location/Address: Please include the location or physical address of the note.
Select Type & Category: Click the appropriate categories that best apply to your note.

Once you’ve completed the drop down form, click Submit to send your note to our editorial staff for review.

What happens once I’ve submitted a note?

Once you’ve submitted a note, our editorial team reviews it. Please note that we reserve the right to decide which notes will be published. We typically publish notes on the hour, so if you don’t see your note right away, it may be scheduled for publishing later that day.

An ideal note has a compelling image, a concise informative description and a specific address or location. These attributes make the notes useful for our viewers and create the best community experience. Viewers should be visually inspired and have the ability to visit the noted location, area or event.

How do I select a note?

To select a note click the upper left hand corner of the note indicated by a color. Once selected, the note will become highlighted. You can select as many notes as you like.

Why would I want to select a note?

Selecting a note allows you to print, share, or email them.

How do I print a note?

Once you’ve selected the desired notes, click the print icon located in the upper right corner of the city notes screen. All notes you’ve selected will appear in a separate window optimized for printing. In this window you have the ability to enter extra information to personalize your selection. This print function is ideal for planning a trip.

For example, if you’re heading to Amsterdam and want a few suggestions, you can enter a search for Amsterdam, select the notes that come up and then print them.

How do I share a note?

Once you’ve selected the desired notes, click the share icon located in the upper right corner of the city notes screen. You’ll then have the option to share all the notes you’ve selected via twitter, delicious or facebook.

How do I email a note?

Once you’ve selected the desired notes, click the email icon located in the upper right corner of the city notes screen. All notes you’ve selected can be shared via email. In this section you can send a personalized message to accompany the link in the email.

What is ‘My Favorites’?

As you view city notes, you can save individual notes as favorites. All you have to do is click ‘Add to Favorites’ and it will be stored in your account. You can view your favorites anytime by clicking ‘My Favorites’ located in the upper left corner of the city notes screen, or by viewing ‘My Account’ located in the upper right corner in the black navigation bar.

How do I contact the wejetset editorial team if I have a question?

If you have any questions about your submission, please feel free to contact our editorial team at citynotes@wejetset.com

Thank you for joining our community.

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WJS NEWS: Today the wejetset team headed to Philly’s Reading Terminal Market to hand out complimentary Baggu Bags to shoppers. The response was fantastic. Each season we donate a portion of our sales to an important social cause. This season we gave away reusable bags to curb the use of plastic. Using just one of the reusable bags for a year replaces 300 to 700 disposable bags that would be used in that time. If everyone used them it would greatly reduce the amount of plastic bags filling up landfills. Thanks to Elsa (super intern) and her team for organizing and making this project happen. Click Read More for additional information and photos.

Baggu Reusable Bags

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PLACES: If you’re a chocoholic mark this one for the books. The boundless imaginations of Masamichi Katayama and Godiva teamed up to create a flagship store straight from a cocoa lover’s dream. Located in the Harajuku district of Tokyo, Godiva’s new homebase simulates dripping chocolate with larger than life visuals and textures. It’s decadent to say the least, but then again, whenever we hear people talk about chocolate that’s usually the feeling they’re going for. Click Read More for additional information and photos.

Location Details

Godiva
1F, 2F COSMO Harajuku Building,
4-31-11 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Future Blog on New Godiva Store
Wonderwall Design

GAGOSIAN NEW YORK
ABUNDANT READING AT LIVRARIA
HERMES x LIBERTY LONDON

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MOMENTS: The brain’s supercomputing abilities should never be underestimated. With the deluge of electronic gadgets in today’s marketplace it’s easy to lose sight of how impressive our own brains are. Need proof? Check out the art work from Stephen Wiltshire. He’s an artist who draws and paints massive panoramic murals of cityscapes. These accurate representations are often done only after seeing the city briefly. Awesome. Click Read More for additional information and photos.

Stephen Wiltshire
Spotted via Loudreams

EYES WIDE OPEN
THIS IS BERLIN
A SKATE PARK AT PARC ESPORTIU

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GOOD IDEAS: Depending on your city, there’s always one day where all the trash is piled up on the sidewalks waiting to be picked up. It’s crowded, usually raining and there’s traffic for miles. Let’s just say it’s not the best moment aesthetically for any city – muchless a crowded one. But, there’s hope.

anycoloryoulike is working to rebrand trash. Their installations and city projects create a new perspective for a city’s disposal process. As they describe it, “anycoloryoulike is a vivid art intervention for urban beautification and environmental awareness. The project consists of select city blocks in which new artist-created biodegradable bags transform standard piles of trash into vivid sculptures of color through the participation of local business owners and residents. The project was developed by artist Adrian Kondratowicz.” Click Read More for additional information and photos.

ANYCOLORYOULIKE
Spotted via GUERILLA INNOVATION
Next American City on ANYCOLORYOULIKE

PAPER & GLASS IN MARSEILLE
ANIMAL WALL
SLOWER IS BETTER.

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PEOPLE: Hosang Park has an interesting style. He finds beauty in patterns many overlook. Among his latest works is a project entitled A Square. In this series his atmospheric photos tell a relaxing story about the world’s parks and other areas of recreation. We posted a few samples below. Be sure to check out the rest of Hosang’s work here. Click Read More for additional information and photos.

Hosang Park
Spotted via It’s Nice That

SEBASTIAN CAMPION’S URBAN CURSOR AT INGRAVID
MINI TEAMS UP WITH ARTIST KR
TOKYO SUITE SELECTED BY NIGO

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