When you consider the history and infrastructure of European cities, it certainly becomes evident that there is a vast record of the places that remains unseen today. Some of these early ruins encompass a complicated or undesirable past. As Peter Ackroyd writes in London the Biogrpaphy, there will be “moments of revelation, when the city will …
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Ego in Communitas: Reclaiming Spaces
The walk across the Golden Jubilee Bridge reminded me of the bridge at Tempe Town Lake. As I got closer to the other side, however, it was very clear that I was nowhere near my college town. I gazed up at the relatively insignificant exterior to the letters that read Royal Festival Hall. But I …
Ego and Community: A Beacon of Hope
Hopping off the train, I had no idea what to expect. Immediately, I saw what looked like any other apartment building, with sandy colored walls that now looked a shade of grey from the weathering over the years. Balconies and windows were strung with clothing and sheets, as well as over grown houseplants. Something that …
Dream Spaces: The Total Work of Art
It was a beautiful, cloudy day in Vienna, perfect for strolling through the city center. Instead of doing this however, I was spending my time eagerly in search of a mysterious underground toilet. I did not have much of an idea of what to expect, and the image I was picturing was far from the …
Ringstrasse Area: Movement vs Stagnation
My initial experience with Vienna was a very hustle and bustle city, full of people who walk with purpose to get to their destination. However, in being here for some time, I have begun to recognize a certain culture of stagnation. As I came upon St. Charles’ Church, I was amazed by its beauty. I …
Welcome to My New Travel Blog
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
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City As Text 