Paris vs. New York

November 3rd, 2010 by Julie Hill

Paris vs New York, a tally of two cities.
Un match visuel amical entre ces deux villes, c’est le regard d’un amoureux de Paris sur un New York rempli de détails, de clichés et de contradictions : suivez le guide.

A friendly visual match between those two cities, as seen by a Parisian-based-and-lover on New York : details, cliches and contradictions. This way, please.

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Pre-Flight Tension

September 23rd, 2010 by Julie Hill

So, apparently, in addition to having to watch out for actual medical issues, I have just discovered that I have a “Mild” case of PFT, or “Pre-Flight Tension Disorder” as told to me by the Sydney Airport’s PFT awareness website.

I understand that a lot of people are afraid of flying. I’m not one of them. I think flying rulez and not even jumping through security’s hoops or (always, ALWAYS!) forgetting my toothbrush can bum me out on it. But it seems to me like inventing a new disease, while cute and clever to daredevils (airdevils?) like myself, is only terror-fodder for the more hypochondriac among us. Perhaps a more ridiculous, wink-and-nudge treatment of the ‘disease’ would be more effective?

Although I must say that I do like the simplicity of the website, even though the Obsessive Passport Disorder video stresses me the eff out.

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Japan and the Art of Subway Notifications

August 20th, 2010 by Julie Hill

If I had been alive and in Tokyo in 1978, I would have had many a smile at their reminder posters. Images ranging from Manga to Toulouse-Lautrec remind you to be considerate of others and, most importantly, not to forget your umbrella. See them all at Pink Tentacle.


Inconsiderate train monsters


No smoking


Remember your umbrella!

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Travel

March 26th, 2010 by Julie Hill

Listening to a woman singing in French while working on a project for an adventure travel company has got me feeling footloose. Travel with me through your imagination Reading Rainbow-style, won’t you?

First Stop:
Explore these great United States of America, From Sea to Shining Sea with the Heads of State poster series:

Seattle and Phoenix

Miami and Philly

Next Stop:
Check out a huge collection of vintage luggage stickers:

Pining for some of these.

Final Destination:
Pick up a Robot Travel Poster (benefiting youth literary/writing programs) from Liberty Street Robot Supply and Repair:

ROBOVACAY BEEP BOOP

Aaaaaah. I feel better, don’t you?

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