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Coffee, Art and Design in Clinton Hill by Aly Miller
Brooklyn, NY, NY, US
Read More...Clinton Hill is a treelined Brooklyn neighborhood where artists, writers, makers, students and creatives have lived throughout history, and continue to make their marks today. Spaces for creating, thinking, and collaborating dot the map, creating an atmosphere that's ever-evolving against a backdrop of historic brick row houses and brownstones.
My map depicts the many cafes and community spaces that celebrate the arts, and even a few places that do both (like the women-run Relationships cafe and Playground Coffee Shop). There's imaginative spaces where you can sip coffee surrounded by modern art, places that imagine a more intentionally-designed food system, shops with vintage clothing and furniture, destinations for modern art and music, and even a few historic (maybe unofficial) arts landmarks. It's a special place that has fueled my creativity for years, and I hope you'll find some inspiration here, too.
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Avondale: A Neighborhood Community by Laura Levie
Birmingham, AL, US
Read More...This place is special to me because I have watched it transform yet still maintain strong ties to its history during my 13 years living here. An historic neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, Avondale joins the old and the new, with a focus on community. Avondale has grown from a small settlement clustered around a spring to a thriving entertainment district, spurred by the natural beauty and heritage of Avondale Park. Local businesses pay tribute to Miss Fancy, the elephant that lived in the park during its brief stint as a zoo. They also celebrate the former occupants of their buildings (post office, firehouse, saloon), while poised to craft memorable stories of their own. The area fosters a community spirit, from casual eateries, watering holes, shops and live music venues, to church cookouts and outreach programs. Even the ducks contribute to that sense of community, as they swim and hang out together in the park. I love my neighborhood!
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Neil Avenue, the Prettiest Street in Columbus, Ohio by Nate Padavick
San Francisco, CA, US
Read More...Can you guess which house I once lived in? This is every house on the west side of Neil Avenue between 1st and 2nd Avenue. The whole leafy neighborhood is full of 100+ year old brick Victorians.
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Crown Hill Village, Seattle, WA by Phil Scroggs
Seattle, Washington, US
Read More...This overlapping area of North Seattle neighborhoods is full of homes, restaurants, parks, cafes, and more!
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The TDAT Special Places Book!
Our 4nd compendium of illustrated maps! 100 illustrated maps from all over the world. Immerse yourself in armchair travel and pick your next dream vacation!
The TDAT East Asia Book!
Our 3rd compendium contains 100 illustrated maps from the countries of East Asia, including China, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, Taiwan and South Korea created by 76 different artists!
The TDAT UK Book!
Our 2nd compendium of illustrated maps! 96 illustrated maps from lovely England, Scotland, Ireland and Iceland. Great travel ideas and illustration reference!
The TDAT USA Book!
Our 1st compendium of illustrated maps! 100 illustrated maps that celebrate the big cities and small towns of America. It's an illustrated cross-country roadtrip!
RECENTLY ADDED TRAVEL ILLUSTRATIONS
Map of Bristol (Brizzle) by Karen Bunting
Bristol, Avon, GBThank you for taking a look at my illustrated map of Bristol, UK. It is where I call home as I have lived here for the longest time. It is a city of mixed cultures and history, a strong accent and local slang words. Bristol has a whole lot of soul and character, I love this place, it's gert lush! (really good/awesome)
Langdale Ferry Terminal, BC, Canada by Jana Curll
Sechelt, BC, CAAs the main gateway to the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Langdale terminal is always a destination. (Whether you like it or not!)
Eastside, Santa Cruz by Eileen Butcher
Patterson, CALIFORNIA , USHand drawn map of my neighborhood.
A Stroll along Gibsons Harbour in British Columbia, Canada by Jana Curll
Sechelt, BC, CAGibsons Harbour brings you to parks, library, Market and waterfront.
Iris Griffiths Nature Centre, Madeira Park, BC, Canada by Jana Curll
Sechelt, BC, CALocated on the northern tip of the Lower Sunshine Coast and built next to a Lagoon, this wetland reserve is where my kids and I love to explore wildlife, pond creatures and the birds on the trails.
The Gumboot Nation: Roberts Creek, BC, Canada by Jana Curll
Sechelt, BC, CANestled down the Highway on the Sunshine Coast is a quiet but fierce little community that celebrates arts, environment and good food and coffee.
Belgrade: Map of our Communist Past by Sonja Bajic
Paris, Ile de France, FRWhile living in the same street for 26 years, I've changed my country 5 times.
Sometimes in Balkans, we love to forget our history. Luckily, monuments of the past stay and they remind us of grandiose times, better tomorrows and fight our grandparents fought. This is the map of some of the most significant (personal and no so) places of the former Yugoslavia found in its capital - Belgrade.
Getaways in Kenya by LindsayMo
Nairobi, KEAfter a busy and stressful stretch of work and school in Nairobi we love to drive up to Samburu National Park. We go to see the elephants, lions, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and Grevy’s zebra and bird life. The views are incredible and change from tree lined river banks, rocky outcrops and to grassland savannah with acacia trees. This map features Ololokwe – the Samburu Sacred mountain.
My Side of Quezon City by jeanpomeloig
Quezon City, Metro Manila, PHThis map is special to me because it is a map of my part of Quezon City. This is my first attempt, and I showcased some of the spots to visit in this side of "Kyusi". I opted to draw my city (lived here since birth!), because, while it isn't as tourist-popular as Manila, Bonifacio Global City, or Makati City, it also has a lot to offer! This is just a tiny part of Quezon City, but I hope it would be helpful for those who'd want to visit Quezon City. Of course, I had to include a few places to get good, wallet-friendly noms, too! The Quezon City sign on the left is inspired by the small placards placed on jeepney dashboards, indicating the jeepney's routes. The compass rose, meanwhile, was inspired by the sun on our flag.
