1. Julie d’Aubigny, a French bisexual opera-singing sword fighter Julie d’Aubigny, aka "La Maupin" led a life so wild – complete with duels, grave-robbing and burning convents – that she had to be pardoned by the king not once, but twice. Known as one of history’s greatest rascals, she perfor
Roadtrippers Magazine shines a light on the people, places, and road trips that perfectly intersect popular culture and the obscure.
A picture speaks a thousand words. Get inspired and come on a journey through our gardens by clicking on the galleries.
Lose yourself amongst these serene views of isolation and decay.
1. For those with an appreciation for Striped Awnings A little booklet from 1923, found on the Internet Archive. 2. The 1956 Inter 175A Berline Micro Car The Inter was designed and built by an aircraft company. The French engineers at S.N.C.A.N. (Societe Nationale de Construction AeroNautique) had applied all they knew from plane design…
An interior view of the “Phantasy Landscape” from Visiona 2, at the 1970 IMM Köln Möbelmesse / Cologne Furniture Fair. © Panton Design, Basel Photo 2 of 7 in Verner Panton's Visiona 1970 by Patrick Sisson. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes.
Who doesn't feel the pull of a walled-off space - the need to get in there and find out what's going on? A secret garden is romantic.
Wondrously detailed worlds emerge from busts of youthful women in clay sculptures by Chinese artist Yuanxing Liang. Ambling trees, bridges, and temples emerge from the figures’ hairline, fusing realism and fantasy in smooth resin. Despite their complex design, Liang occasionally creates small editions of his sculptures. The artist is a gradute of the Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts. You can see more of his intricately wrought fantasy worlds on Weibo. More
In one of his most ambitious projects to date, landscape painter Stephen Wong sets out to capture Hong Kong’s 100-kilometer (62-mile) MacLehose Trail across 10 large-scale canvases and nearly 40 smaller works.
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Marc Wilson, 46, travelled 23,000 miles to photograph 143 sites in Britain, France, Denmark, Belgium and Norway, including concrete fortresses, pillboxes crumbling into the sea and gun batteries split in two.
Creepy or quaint?
This is simply one of the most joyful gardens we've ever seen. More than 20 years ago, Anna and Allan Joyce (a landscape architect and architect, respectiv
Oneiric and poetic Alexandra Levasseur’s work puts into scene tormented feminine figures in dream-like landscapes. As she tells us, she believes that women still remain the symbol for the expression of universal emotions such as love, fear, anguish and unrequited desire which are the central themes for her art. Alexandra Levasseur explores both, the loneliness […]
St Dunstan in the East, London / UK (by Dave Feaster).
As a contemporary impressionist painter and lifelong nature enthusiast, Christine gathers most of her ideas by painting outdoors.
The best-laid plans o’ mice an’ men gang aft a-gley’. This is certainly true for even the most well planned trips in Scotland.
A collection of photos and info on the most beautiful castles in France, including some of the top French chateaux.
That little ladder is called a stile. The structure allows hikers to safely cross over ancient stone walls that criss-cross the English countryside.
Nine years ago, Elizabeth Moyer from Pretty Pink Tulips decided to plant pink tulip bulbs along the front and side of her house. This became a tradition, her outdoor “signature,” and the inspiration for the name of her fabulous blog. She now plants over 1,000 tulip bulbs each year year. A fellow native Texan, Elizabeth lives in […]
It’s probably not a revelation to tell you that Pinterest skews heavily female. 70% in fact, according to a recent study. But what’s more interesting is that men and women use Pinterest for vastly dif
India-based architectural studio The White Room, run by Nitin Barchha and Disney Davis, uses minimal design and natural materials to create clean spaces bursting with plant life. In their recent project Garden Room the pair created a white and slate green sculptural setting that presents a calming segue from interior to outdoor space. The one bedroom apartment located in the Mumbai suburb of Pali Hill is teeming with vines and hanging plants that create a protective barrier from the outside world. More
France has over 30,000 castles, and sadly a large number of them are abandoned or at risk. But let’s meet the peculiar ghost on a quest to haunt them through his lens… French photographer and explorer, Jim Carroll, who also goes by the pseudonym “A Peculiar Ghost”, is one of our favourite follows on Instagram. There’s…
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Just a glance at the calendar tells us that summer is almost gone. “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ― Henry Ja…
"Sweet dreams."
I won’t pretend to be a comic book connoisseur. My brother and I collected Tintin books for our father to read to us before bedtime and well, that’s about as far as it went for my foray into the graphic arts world. But now I’m wondering, if I had spent a little more time at the comic…
Medieval, fortified and good food: Here are the best day trips from Luxembourg, including hidden gems and popular excursions!
Ingush and Vainakh people built these high structures for daily living in ancient times, and hundreds of them are still intact.
Is there anything more beautiful that Secret Gardens? Sit back and enjoy the view! : ) Are you going to plant one this year???
Perched on forested hills or surrounded by vineyards, from former fortresses to noble residences, here are some of the best castle hotels in Italy that you just have to experience.
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A collection of fantasy story starters perfect for adults or children looking for a creative boost.
Come take a look at some things I find most wonderful!! Lovely! Forgotten beauty! From the hydrangeas to the shutters...this is a beautiful outdoor entertainment area. A hot air balloon ride over the Château de Chenonceau, France. What a treat! A perfect place to be alone, or have a secret rendezvous! I love everything about this room. I feel like an imprisoned queen....with a great view! Two views of a bedroom that I adore. I love interesting wall treatments and this one is particularly lovely. Mirrors in the jardin. I love the idea! We should use mirrors outdoors more. Lovely chandelier! A beautiful room in a French chateau. The Washhouses of Pontrieux in Brittany, France (by Yann Le Biannic). I love harlequin floors! This one in an old chateau is beautiful even with it's missing pieces. I think this is a lovely bedroom. The lavender coverlet is sumptuous! And the architectural element behind the bed...well need I say more? Tulips are one of my favorite flowers. View of a garden through Gothic arches. Please visit again!!
Life’s full of adventure—all it takes is a bit of courage and a dash of curiosity to unlock the door that leads to wonder, amazement, and experiences that you’ll be telling your friends about for decades to come. Of course, we’re talking about travel and all the great things you get to see when you set your daily drudgery aside and go where your feet (and your plane tickets) take you.
Part two of the gorgeous Georgian home in Alabama of designer Caroline Gidiere on Design Chic today. Her gardens are incredible!
Here are the weather conditions create rainbows, why rainbow colors always follow the pattern, and why bows aren't the shape you think they are.
Learn how Erin Hanson uses a kaleidoscope of color in large-scale oil landscapes to achieve uncommon success as an artist.
Russian palaces are both magnificent and repugnant. They're magnificent because of their opulence, scale and luxury. They're repugnant because they're a reminder of the brutal serfdom that infested the society for hundreds of years. After
Grand Theft Auto: Fine Art Edition. H/T Hopes and Fears.
