Travel

{Off Shoots} Nashville

by Anh-Minh on December 18, 2012

A few years ago, my sister ran the Nashville Marathon and invited me to tag along on the trip. I didn’t. And I still kick myself for not going! So while I was ecstatic that we were able to feature the Tennessee capital in Issue No. 9/Fall 2012, it was also a little tough to read Libby Callaway’s story and see Amy Dickerson’s photos. It just made me want to visit Nashville—and regret not taking that trip years ago—that much more.

Watching last night’s Monday Night Football game, which had the Jets playing the Titans in Nashville, reminded me that there were quite a few beautiful images from Amy’s shoot that we couldn’t squeeze into the magazine spread. Of course, looking at these photos makes me wish I could book a flight to Nashville right now!

{ Photographs by Amy Dickerson }

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Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli

by Alexis on November 1, 2012

{Image above from Brad Miersma}

As November rolls in, across the Bay Area the rain and fog of fall and winter seem to have come with it. On cool mornings like these, I like to bundle up with a warm cup of tea and enjoying the quieter pace the overcast weather brings with it.

Somewhere in the Swiss Alps is a hotel called Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli. It’s tucked into the side of a mountain with a towering cliff above. When I first saw a picture of this unbelievable hotel, I thought surely it couldn’t be real. But a little research led me to more information about the retreat. Accessible only by a combination of cable car and hiking, the modest guest house has been operated by the same family for years. And while it looks like I just missed my chance to visit this year (they closed for the season on October 31), it looks like a dreamy spot to bundle up on a cool, overcast morning.

{Image above from cmangum444}

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Illustrated Walls at Ladenlokal

by kate on September 11, 2012

As you probably know, the core team at Anthology is based in the Bay Area, within a fairly short drive of one another in fact. The best part of being local is getting to meet up occasionally, not only to discuss future projects and plan upcoming issues, but also to spend time together and chat. Plus, it’s a great excuse to explore a few new cafes and restaurants in San Francisco—the creative mind needs fuel, after all, and cafes can be a great place to find design inspiration. I’ve been on the lookout for new places to suggest, and in searching for cafes online, I came across the awesome interior of the LadenLokal Cafe in Hanover, Germany.

Chalkboard paint has been a popular trend in recent years, but even though we see it everywhere, it feels far from outdated for me: I constantly see new iterations that impress me. After all, the beauty of chalkboard paint is that anything can be a canvas for the artist’s imagination, and I love the mix of typography, color, and imagery used on these columns. If this cafe were in SF, I’d be there on a regular basis, but until we relocate to Germany, I’ll simply have to admire from afar.

{Images by Nona Schmidt, via Behance}

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Glass Beach

by Alexis on September 10, 2012

The weather in San Francisco is getting to its summery best this month, just a little later than most of the country. We’re experiencing fewer foggy days and more sunshine, which means it’s time to take advantage of the best California has to offer in the warmer months. This weekend I made a list of a few more things I want to check off before fall arrives. One of the spots that’s been on my list for quite a while, but somehow never gets checked off, is Glass Beach in Fort Bragg.

Just a short drive up the coast from San Francisco, Glass Beach is an example of a bad situation transformed into something beautiful. Prior to the 1960s, residents along the coast near Fort Bragg used the cliffs around Glass Beach as a dump, pushing everything from refrigerators to automobiles over the edge. Decades of debris piled up until 1967, when efforts began to reclaim the area. Much of the trash was removed, but the broken glass from bottles, car windows, and other discarded items was impossible to clean up. Decades of waves washing over the glass has left the beach covered in perfectly smooth sea glass in a rainbow of colors. Now the former dump is a beach covered in sparkling gems of glass. Wouldn’t it be a perfect place to spend an afternoon exploring?

{Images from John K.}

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Blue Lagoon

by kate on August 21, 2012

My friend is about to embark on a three-month residency in Iceland, and I am equal parts excited and envious. I have never been to the country myself, but from what I hear, its haunting and beautiful music, breathtaking landscapes, and welcoming, friendly people make it must-visit. I decided to do a little preliminary research, and immediately stumbled upon Blue Lagoon, a stunning geothermal spa in Reykjavik.

The lagoon’s geothermal seawater, which is renewed every 40 hours, naturally holds a temperature between 98 and 102 degrees. If that is not enough of a draw, the facilities at the lagoon include a cave-like steam bath, sauna, and waterfall. I don’t know if I’ll be able to sneak away this fall, but I’m determined to make my way to this otherworldly place sooner or later. Coincidentally, the best time to view the northern lights in Iceland is between November and April, so if you are looking for an unforgettable winter journey, look no further.