Sydney Journal: In a city of ocean beaches, new swimming pools and water cleanup are proposed for harbor revitalization
by Ron Bernthal A bold plan to make Sydney Harbor swimmable has been unveiled by the City of Sydney with a…
Ljubljana Journal: New Cukrarna contemporary art gallery opens in Slovenia
© Miran Kambič by Ron Bernthal With the opening of the Cukrarna Gallery in Ljubljana, in September 2021, the Slovenian capital…
Rennes Journal: Downtown revitalization project transforms historic French city.
Passengers in Rennes train station (image EuroRennes) by Ron Bernthal The Saint-Michel quarter has always been a transient place. Rennes’s history…
Nairobi Journal: City government strives to unclog daily traffic jams.
by Ron Bernthal One of the consequences of the rapid urbanization in African cities is the increase of urban traffic. People…
Norway’s spectacular treetop cabins.
TreeHouse Dome (Photo Kristine Elvemo) by Ron Bernthal For travelers to Norway who wish to enjoy a quiet and unique experience…
Bern Journal: Swiss Alpine Museum’s unique North Korean mountains exhibit.
Bus shelter in Pyongyang, North Korea (film still © Katharina Schelling/Swiss Alpine Museum) by Ron Bernthal Two years ago a film…
Prato Journal: The first “Urban Jungle” in the world proposed for Tuscan city.
by Ron Bernthal Prato is the capital of the Province of Prato in Tuscany, Italy. Over the centuries, Prato has mainly been…
Stockholm Journal: A national ‘Street Moves’ plan hopes to create a “one-minute city” concept in several Swedish cities.
by Ron Bernthal An innovative project is being proposed in Sweden that will enable residents to travel no more than one-minute…
Brisbane Journal: Green Bridges project will add design-savvy water crossings to Australia’s sunsplashed city.
Night view of Kangaroo Point green bridge and Brisbane’s Central Business District (rendering courtesy Green Bridges Project/Brisbane City Council) by Ron…
Floating saunas are one of Norway’s “hottest” trends.
Gausta floating sauna (photo Gaustablikk Hotel) One of the hottest trends in Norway in recent years, architecturally savvy floating saunas offer an unbeatable…