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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!
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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!
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Take the Kids to Kaohsiung by Kelli J
Hualien, TWIn 2015, our family of five left our home country with nothing but carry on luggage in search of some adventure. We landed in Kaohsiung and ended up calling it home for 3 years. From the buzz of city life to the peacefulness of nature, you'll find it all within Kaohsiung. The public transportation is excellent, it's very safe, the food is amazing, the people are unbelievably friendly, and best of all you can spend the entire day running around the city very inexpensively. This map focuses specifically on the Yancheng and Qianjin Districts in the southern part of the city. Long ago considered to be the "downtown" Kaohsiung, the area holds many old style Taiwanese homes and monuments that the northern parts of the city are lacking. Recent revival efforts have brought in some more modern, artistic elements giving visitors the best of both worlds. Whatever your travel habits may be, Kaohsiung has something to offer all travelers.
A Walk along Southbank London by Natalia Yañez-Stiel
LONDON, London, GBMAPPING SPECIAL PLACES - A walk along London's Southbank! There is nothing quite like sitting down on a bench after a stroll along the south bank.
It’s such a whimsical place perfect for both Londoners and tourists alike.
And yes going to the South Bank is a touristy thing I still do after so many years of living in London. This space is special to me. In 2006 arrived in Waterloo Station on the Eurostar from Germany via Brussels with only one bag and the idea of staying here for one year. Everything about London and South Bank was new and exciting to me. Fast forward it was the beginning of many years of adventures in this special town. There are so many great places in London that I love and where I go to off the touristy beaten tracks, but for some reason, I always come back to this lively stretch of the river and its surrounding area. This is is one of the most vibrant parts of the city for me and such a great place to soak up London and it's fast-paced rhythm even if it is just watching busy people walk passing by. Whenever I cross the Golden Jubilee bridge at night after meeting up with friends in a bar on the South Bank, I think “This is London. I can’t believe I live here” when I look at the city skyline.
This map shows a selection of the spots you can discover when taking a walk along the Southbank - a perfect spot for a wander along the Thames or a drink with a view of the city skyline.
Sketches of Sweden by Shannon Christensen of Shannon's Studio
Djursholm , Stockholm, SE
Americas Road Trip by Katrina Disbrow | Snarkhearted
Cleveland, Ohio, USA trek across the midwestern MLB Baseball Stadiums
Marble(vel) at the City of Rome! by Ethan Bowman
Meadville, Pennsylvania, USThis place is special to me because... of it's beautiful architectural artistic history. I've always found Rome to be such an inspiring place as an artist, and I've been wanting to create something that would portray that very serene and almost surreal feeling I get from seeing and visiting Rome. The goal of this piece was to show Rome as a courtyard full of marble statues depicting my favorite Roman monuments and various tourists in ancient Roman garb!
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by Kristy de Castro
Canton, Michigan, USNichols Arboretum is one of the most beautiful spots on the University of Michigan's campus. Great place to get outside. Their peony garden has the largest collection of peonies in North America.
Home is Where the Heart is: Ottawa, Canada by Anhimation
San Jose, California, USWhen it comes to describing my special place, it would be Ottawa, Canada, because that is where my grandmother lives. Like the bear in this picture, my grandmother is where my home is. She brings lots of joy, love, and beauty to the family.
Taipei, Taiwan by Cloris
Los Angeles, California, USGrowing up, I spent every summer in Taipei. The metro was, by far, the best way to get around--it's affordable, efficient, clean, and easy to use! I highlighted popular attractions around the main metro lines to help you plan your next trip to the Taiwan, the heart of Asia.
Trip to Lembongan Island by Evelline Andrya
Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, IDThis place is special to me, there are sweet memories when I was a teenager. I like to walk on the beach in sunset, exploring the island with my friends, and have a good tropical night party. Nusa Lembongan is an island located southeast of Bali, Indonesia. It is part of a group of three islands that make up the Nusa Penida district, of which it is the most famous.
