The culture of Kyrgyzstan is heavily influenced by the traditions from nomadic life. Kyrgyz culture features influences from Russia, Persia, and Turkey, but yet remains something entirely unique. Nature influences are prominent, from the designs to the music, and many traditions reflect the fact that nomads lived closely with nature. Perhaps the most well known […]
More infoThis is a reminder of why adapting our cities to become more resilient is so important. Water sensitive urban design, urban farming, community gardens, circular systems are just a few of the solutions cities all over the world should be pursuing. This isn’t a fun read but it is a good one. https://goo.gl/edgL3i
More infoTravel should be passionate, exciting, and personally meaningful, and Daniele has an uncanny ability to organize and create experiences that embody those qualities. By considering his clients’ individuality, connecting with local businesses, and mixing people together who share the same interests, he’s infused a fresh element into the idea of group travel. The result is […]
More infoSwedish food is much more than just iconic meatballs and chewy fish-shaped sweets. If you want to know a herring from a crayfish and a kanelbulle from a prinsesstårta, here are ten vital facts about Swedish food traditions.
More infoThe Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis is a street in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. It crosses the arrondissement from north to south, linking the Porte Saint-Denis to the Métro station of La Chapelle and passing the Gare du Nord. The rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis owes its name to the fact that it is an extension of the […]
More infoLithuanians like to eat good, tasty and filling foods. The tradition of eating well is inherited from our ancestors, who would say, he who eats well, works well. Lithuanian cooks prepare simple but tasty foods. A good cook can create delicious meals using simple ingredients. It is said that each cook stirs the cookpot in […]
More infoFrancesca Miazzo is the managing director and co-founder of CITIES Foundation. Originally from Italy, Francesca is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where she completed a Research Masters in Metropolitan Studies. Francesca manages and coordinates CITIES’ multiple projects, initiatives, events and studies. She continues managing several global urban research studies on industrial renewal, food and the […]
More infoA 600 m2 organic rooftop garden, five floors above an old car auction – it sounds like a scene from New York, but it is totally Copenhagen.
More infoBased in Amsterdam, this Dutch eco food delivery service brings groceries from farmers markets on sustainable e-trikes. FOODLOGICA uses solar powered electronic tricycles for the ‘last mile’ of food transportation. The service is focused on bringing produce from urban farmers markets to local catering businesses, in particular. Developed by Cities magazine, the FOODLOGICA initiative aims […]
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