Category Archives: Transportation

Trains in art

A locomotive or train can play many roles in art, for example: As a work of art in itself in addition to most functional considerations, especially in streamlined steam locomotives and luxury passenger accommodations of the early 20th century, known also as the Machine Age As a subject for a novel or film As a metaphor in song or poetry, particularly for physical power or directed movement (physical, romantic or other), as in Fisherman’s Blues: “I wish I was the brakeman on a hurtling, fevered train crashing headlong into the heartland like a cannon in the rain” In 1978, the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris held the exhibition “Les Temps des Gares” with the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, the National Railway Museum in York, and the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology in Milan. In 2008, Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery held an exhibition entitled: “Art in the…

Steampunk

Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. Although its literary origins are sometimes associated with the cyberpunk genre, steampunk works are often set in an alternative history of the 19th century’s British Victorian era or American “Wild West”, in a future during which steam power has maintained mainstream usage, or in a fantasy world that similarly employs steam power. However, steampunk and neo-Victorian are different in that the neo-Victorian movement does not extrapolate on technology while technology is a key aspect of steampunk. Steampunk most recognizably features anachronistic technologies or retrofuturistic inventions as people in the 19th century might have envisioned them, and is likewise rooted in the era’s perspective on fashion, culture, architectural style, and art. Such technologies may include fictional machines like those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules…

Nose art

Nose art is a painting or drawing on the fuselage of an aircraft near the aircraft nose. It usually serves decorative purposes. Nose art is a form of airplane graffiti that is especially common in military aviation. While begun for practical reasons of identifying friendly units, the practice evolved to express the individuality often constrained by the uniformity of the military, to evoke memories of home and peacetime life, and as a kind of psychological protection against the stresses of war and the probability of death. The appeal, in part, came from nose art not being officially approved, even when the regulations against it were not enforced. Because of its individual and unofficial nature, it is considered folk art, inseparable from work as well as representative of a group. It can also be compared to sophisticated graffiti. In both cases, the artist is often anonymous, and the art itself is…

New Aesthetic

The New Aesthetic is a term refer to the increasing appearance of the visual language of digital technology and the Internet in the physical world, and the blending of virtual and physical. The New Aesthetic is an art movement obsessed with the otherness of computer vision and information processing. New Aesthetic can be understand as those possibility dreamliner to contemplate objectively refreshingly humble with the new digital technology. The phenomenon has been around for a long time but James Bridle articulated the notion through a series of talks and observations. The New Aesthetic is an artistic movement. It is sometimes described as physical versus virtual, or the tension between humans and machines. Its major visual emblems include pixelated images, Photoshop glitches, gradients, render ghosts, and, yes, animated GIFs. Data visualization, like an elaborate Venn diagram, can fall under the New Aesthetic umbrella, as can graphic information, like a Google Maps…

Marine art

Marine art or maritime art is any form of figurative art (that is, painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture) that portrays or draws its main inspiration from the sea. Maritime painting is a genre that depicts ships and the sea—a genre particularly strong from the 17th to 19th centuries. In practice the term often covers art showing shipping on rivers and estuaries, beach scenes and all art showing boats, without any rigid distinction – for practical reasons subjects that can be drawn or painted from dry land in fact feature strongly in the genre. Strictly speaking “maritime art” should always include some element of human seafaring, whereas “marine art” would also include pure seascapes with no human element, though this distinction may not be observed in practice. Ships and boats have been included in art from almost the earliest times, but marine art only began to become a distinct genre, with…

Artificial sky

The artificial sky is a daylight simulation device that replicates the light coming from the sky dome. An architectural scale model or 1:1 full-scaled aircraft is placed under an artificial sky to predict daylight penetration within buildings or aircraft that subjects to different situations, complex geometries, or heavily obstructed windows. The concept of the artificial sky was derived due to heliodon’s limitation in providing a stable lighting environment for evaluating the diffuse skylight component. Description An artificial sky is primarily utilized in the field of architecture to analyze daylight in buildings and spaces. Architectural students, architects, researchers, lighting designers, lighting engineers, automotive and aerospace engineering use the simulation device for various purposes. Several versions of the instrument are used in laboratories of architectural schools and practice for daylighting studies and research. Lighting engineers and designers use the artificial sky to measure illumination levels. The instrument is utilized to examine the…

The Grand Paris Express, a convenient new way to travel to the Paris suburbs and Île-de-France

Paris is embarking on an ambitious plan, The Grand Paris Express, to cope with its huge tourist arrivals and solve the long-maligned traffic congestion problem. Through this project, it will not only connect Paris and its suburbs with the Île-de-France region. Working closely together, the project build the greenest intercity transportation for the district around 2060 to achieve the goals of green travel and carbon neutrality. Paris was among the world’s first cities to have a metro system. Its first line opened in 1900 as part of the city’s construction efforts to host the Olympic Games that same year. It expanded rapidly and extensively during the decades that followed. Until the 1960s, the metro was almost confined to inner-city Paris, having over several decades extended the termini of its stations relatively little to the inner suburbs (which it then did gradually), the bus and the train of suburbs remaining the…

Guidelines of the Rhone River Cruise Tour in Southern France

Rhône river cruising tour is a combination of elegance, history, beauty and gastronomical delights. The Rhone Rivers wind through some of the world’s most famous wine regions, olive groves, rolling fields of fragrant purple lavender and charming historic towns. As it stretches from the Swiss Alps to the Mediterranean Sea, the Rhône connects towns, cities and fascinating landscapes. Cruises on the Rhône rivers help you discover Southern France and its wealthy cultural, natural, gastronomic, traditional, and historical background. From the Camargue to the Ardèche gorges, via the Vercors massif, cruises on the Rhone from Lyon to Martigues or, in the reverse itinerary, from Martigues to Lyon, offer you a journey in the heart of some of the most beautiful and most preserved landscapes of France. Beginning life in a Swiss Alpine glacier, the Rhône is the only major river in Europe to flow directly into the Mediterranean Sea. Starting off…

Norway Round Trip Train Tourism with Scenic Railways

Norwegian train journey are some of Norway’s most beautiful scenic railways and will take you along the coast and through the mountains of the north, west and center. Immersed in Its otherworldly landscapes of deep fjords, rugged coastline, majestic glaciers and jagged mountain ridges throw in the picturesque fisherman huts and the colourful Northern Lights that dance around the skies, which make journey in Norway as a stunning adventure. Scenic Railways in Norway is a well design sightseeing itinerary, this one of world’s best railway journeys offer an entirely new perspective on a destination. From cutting through the countryside to connecting a country’s great cities, brings you closer to nature in new and surprising ways. From the far north to the deep interior southwest, Norwegian architecture and design are integrated into the landscape, Art, design and architecture complement the natural landscape on Norway’s boutique travel itinerary. Norwegian train journey will…

The Great Road Trip and Desert Adventure in Morocco

A country of dazzling diversity, Morocco has epic mountains, sweeping deserts and ancient cities. This country impressed vistors with beautiful, diverse, adventurous, and mysterious. The epic landscapes of Morocco, from its wild Atlantic coastline to the sweeping Saharan desert and rugged mountains, make it prime road trip territory. For most people, Morocco has always been the gateway to Africa. With its vibrant colors, cacophony of sounds, blistering sun, the smells of the spice markets, and thousands of exotic sights, Morocco is truly an awe-inspiring place to visit. This unique North African country combines a stunning natural landscape with distinctive architecture, a rich culture, and famously welcoming locals. The country is rich in history and culture. Moroccan identity and culture is a mix of Arab, Berber, African and European cultures, a really varied land with incredible things to see and lots of fantastic experience to make. Islam is the dominant religion,…

Guide of the Great Silk Road Tourism in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is a the most populous country in Central Asia and is rich in history, culture, and diversity. The country of magnificent architecture and ancient traditions preserved a unique heritage,Uzbekistan is a mysterious country of the East, where the history of cities gathered in legends, where the sun shines all year round and this reflects the unique nature and beautiful hearts of people. Uzbekistan is attractive for its rich cultural and historical heritage, unique architecture and art. There are more than 7000 objects of cultural heritage in Uzbekistan, many of which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The historical centers of Samarkand, Bukhara, Shakhrisabz and Khiva. A trip to Uzbekistan is unforgettable experience with the ancient cities, attracting with its unique architecture, monuments of cultural heritage, old shops and artisan’s workshops. Uzbekistan has been a part of numerous empires and was once the main centre of the Silk Road,…

Railway System and Train Traveling Guide in Czech Republic

Trains in the Czech Republic are one of the most efficient methods of transportation to move from city to city, or to reach other countries in Europe. The Czech rail network is one of the densest in the world, In the Czech Republic, railways are very important and form the backbone of public transport. With Europe’s best-preserved old towns, magical castles, delicious cuisine, and mind-blowing nature, vivid Czechia promises its every guest an unforgettable experience to look back on. Traveling with trains in Czech Republic allows visitors to admire the splendid landscape of the country, while also having an efficient and convenient way of getting around. Serving about 194 million passengers annually, trains are among the most popular means of transportation in the Czech Republic thanks to their high-class service, a wide range of onboard amenities, and guaranteed safety during the entire journey. The railway system of the Czech Republic…

Danish Bicycle Culture, the Carbon free Cycling Tour in Denmark

Cycling in Denmark is both a common and popular recreational and utilitarian activity. The bike is a Dane’s best friend, as a unique icon, the Danish cycling culture forms a collective coherence and is a unique part of shared identity. In Denmark, bicycling is one of the primary forms of transportation, people bicycle in all types of weather and at all times of day. Bicycles are used for pleasure, commuting, transport of goods, and family travel. Denmark has a long tradition for riding the bike, and the Danish cycling culture is well known and increasingly in demand and envied in many parts of the world. Denmark have a unique cycling culture, which is more than a way of transport, the bike established the present day society. The cycling culture is an imprint of democracy, equality and solidarity, also highlight how the welfare society was made possible. Denmark is a perfect…

Guide Tour of Art Gallery and Museum in Switzerland

The Swiss have always maintained and nurtured their own local customs, visiting museums in Switzerland, discover enormous wealth of Swiss cultural activity and living tradition. Despite its small size, Switzerland is home to many interesting and engaging museums, from exhibits describing Swiss history to galleries showcasing some of the best artists in the world. Switzerland offers chocolate factories, show dairies, medieval fortresses and castles, interactive sports exhibitions and natural spectacles. Switzerland is one of the most developed countries in the world, with a rich cultural heritage, with many world-class museums. As a country where diverse traditions and cultures meet and interact, Switzerland has been a melting-pot in the heart of Europe since time immemorial. This is why cultural life in cosmopolitan Switzerland displays such enormous variety. A visit to one of the Museums of Switzerland pledges a unique experience be amazed at the rich and well-preserved collection of art, history,…

Guide of Swiss Railway Tourism

Travelling around Switzerland by train is a great option, the way of travelling that is as exciting as it is relaxing. Switzerland is the country in Europe where rail travel is the busiest, the whole of contury is covered by a frequent, punctual and efficient integrated train network that’s really easy to use. Swiss public transport carries travellers away to the most fascinating panoramic routes, the most beautiful mountain summits and the most romantic boat tours. Switzerland has a fantastic transport system, swift and disturbingly punctual trains, clean buses, and half a dozen different kinds of mountain transport systems, all integrated into a coherent system. Bus and trains in Switzerland are complementary to each other. That way, almost all inhabited villages and towns in Switzerland can be reached by public transport. Even if there is no train or city transit available, the comprehensive PostBus Switzerland network gets you there. Switzerland…

Guide Tour of Lake Zurich Region, Switzerland

Lake Zurich is a lake in Switzerland, extending southeast of the city of Zürich. The Lake Zurich region lies in the cantons of Glarus, Schwyz, St. Gallen and Zurich, which includes the towns and villages around Lake Zurich. The Prehistoric pile dwellings around Lake Zurich comprises 11 of total 56 Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps in Switzerland. Lake Zurich with beautiful scenery is not only a treat to the human eyes but also an excellent place for some recreational activities. Lakeside promenades, bars, restaurants, shops and many other facilities. Lake Zurich, which looks like a bent almost banana-shaped on the map, is framed on the southern side by the Albis and Zimmerberg hills and on the north by the Pfannenstiel chain of hills. The lake is bordered by the cantons of Zurich, St.Gallen and Schwyz. Zürich, at the north-western end of the lake, is the largest city on Lake…

Rhine River Cruises Tourism Guide

The Rhine River spans Central Europe and Western Europe, A journey along its banks is very varied. At 1236 km, the Rhine is the longest river with a navigable length of 844 kilometers. The Rhine River flows through or along the borders of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France and The Netherlands. It is a major navigation way and played an important role in history and culture of Europe. Shipping on the Rhine and its tributaries has a long tradition, because even before modern times important economic and industrial areas of Europe were connected via the river system or were even located on its banks. The Rhine and the Danube comprised much of the Roman Empire’s northern inland boundary, and the Rhine has been a vital navigable waterway bringing trade and goods deep inland since those days. The various castles and defenses built along it attest to its prominence as a…

Full trip guide of Brünig railway line, Lucerne – Interlaken, Switzerland

The Brünig railway line is a Swiss narrow gauge railway line that links Lucerne, in central Switzerland, with Interlaken, in the Bernese Oberland. The line is 74 kilometres long, as the only metre gauge line of the Swiss Federal Railways, which runs from Interlaken to Luzern. The line runs via Alpnachstad, Giswil, Meiringen and Brienz, and passes over the Brünig Pass, using sections of rack railway to overcome the gradients, but with most of the line operated by normal adhesion methods. The line opened in stages between 1888 and 1916, and was, between 1903 and 2004, the only narrow gauge line of the Swiss Federal Railways. Today the line forms part, along with the Luzern–Stans–Engelberg line, of the Zentralbahn company. The line is served by InterRegio trains that operate the full length of the line, with regular (non-rack) Regio trains between Interlaken and Meiringen, and Lucerne S-Bahn trains between Lucerne…

Guide Tour of Jungfrau, Switzerland

The Jungfrau at 4,158 meters, is one of the main summits of the Bernese Alps, located between the northern canton of Bern and the southern canton of Valais, halfway between Interlaken and Fiesch. The Jungfrau region is filled with huge mountains, alpine meadows, lovely walking trails, small scenic villages, and cable cars. On December 13, 2001, the Jungfrau was included in the list of UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites together with areas bordering to the south as the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. The name Jungfrau is probably derived from the Wengernalp at the foot of the mountain, which – after the owners, the nuns from the Interlaken monastery – was formerly called Jungfrauenberg. According to another source, the name derives from the appearance of the northern slope of the mountain, which from afar is said to resemble a girl’s veil. Together with the Eiger and Mönch, the Jungfrau forms a massive…

Full Trip guide of the Bernina Express, Railway Tourism in Switzerland

The Bernina Express is a train connecting Chur (or Davos) in Switzerland to Poschiavo in Switzerland and Tirano in Italy by crossing the Swiss Engadin Alps. The Albula line and the Bernina line on the Bernina Express’s route were jointly declared a World Heritage Site in 2008. The trip on the Bernina Express through this World Heritage Site is a four-hour railway journey across 196 bridges, through 55 tunnels and across the Bernina Pass at 2,253 metres above sea. Travelling around Switzerland by train is a great option, Switzerland has a fantastic transport system, swift and disturbingly punctual trains, clean buses, and half a dozen different kinds of mountain transport systems, all integrated into a coherent system. Bus and trains in Switzerland are complementary to each other. That way, almost all inhabited villages and towns in Switzerland can be reached by public transport. Even if there is no train or…

Full Trip guide of the Glacier Express, Railway Tourism in Switzerland

The world famous Glacier Express (GEX) is a direct train connecting railway stations of the two major mountain resorts of Zermatt and St. Moritz via Andermatt in the central Swiss Alps via Chur, Disentis, Andermatt and Brig. The train is also referred to as the ‘slowest express train in the world’: the journey takes about 8 hours. The train winds its way up to over 2,000m high at the Oberalp Pass, through the unspoilt natural beauty of a landscape of glaciers, ancient forests, rushing mountain streams and valleys, travelling through 91 tunnels and across 291 impressive bridges. The historic section between Thusis and St. Moritz is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Line. Travelling around Switzerland by train is a great option, Switzerland has a fantastic transport system, swift and disturbingly punctual trains, clean buses, and half a dozen different kinds of mountain transport systems, all integrated into a coherent…

Travel Guide of the Coast of Mediterranean Sea by Cruise Ship

The Mediterranean is an extremely popular cruising itinerary, offering fantastic historical sites, delicious cuisines, warm beaches, a vibrant nightlife, and more. As the most beautiful open air museum, cruising the Mediterranean means coming within reach of the best in culture, tradition and monuments that have for centuries enriched its shores. The coast of the Mediterranean has been used for tourism since ancient times, as the Roman villa buildings on the Amalfi Coast or in Barcola show. From the end of the 19th century, in particular, the beaches became places of longing for many Europeans and travellers. This cruise offers the opportunity to visit and learn about countries and peoples facing this sea and their millenary history just like ancient mariners did as they sailed from Italy to the Greek Islands. On this rich journey, get a closer look at the historic ports of Italy, from Rome to Venice, from Genoa…

Travel guide of Zugspitze, Bavaria, Germany

The Zugspitze is 2962m above sea level. NHN the highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains and at the same time Germany ‘s highest mountain, which it shares with Austria. Thanks to the modern Zugspitze cable car or the nostalgic cog railway, visitors can enjoy the unique 360° view of 400 peaks in Germany, Austria and Italy, include the Großglockner or the Piz Bernina and even the TV tower in Munich. The breathtaking panorama on the Zugspitz summit is unique, on a clear day, miles of distant views give you an incredible feeling of space and freedom. The first documented ascent of the Zugspitze was in 1820 by the surveyor and then lieutenant in the Bavarian army Josef Naus, his measuring assistant Maier and the mountain guide Johann Georg Tauschl. Today there are three normal routes to the summit: from the north-east from the Höllental, from the south-east from the Reintal…

Look back of Red Bull X-Alps paragliding competition

The Red Bull X-Alps is a paragliding race in which athletes must hike or fly about 1,200 km across the Alps. Cross-country flying is the classical form of paragliding competitions with championships in club, regional, national and international levels. The Red Bull X-Alps is the world’s toughest adventure race. It’s a fiercely contested battle across the Alps lasting almost two weeks in which around 30 athletes run, hike and fly by paraglider up to 150km a day passing set Turnpoints positioned across iconic mountains and famous resorts. The Alps region is a destination for outdoor sports, filled with a variety of challenges, including hiking, mountaineering, skiing, mountain biking, backcountry camping, hot air ballooning, paragliding, and more. The Alps is home to some of the best flying sites in Europe. The high mountain terrain and reliable weather create ideal conditions suitable for all pilots from beginner to pro. In the winter,…