Shenzhen Journal: New pebble-shaped museum planned for southern China city. (Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum/rendering by Slashcube) by Ron Bernthal By A cascade of terraces will frame a large atrium at… Posted by By Ron Bernthal December 4, 2020Posted inInternational Travel, Urban Revitalization
Orlando Journal: Disney Resort & MCO to get new high-speed Brightline trains by 2022 A Brightline train coming into Miami. The company is expanding its Florida route system to include additional East Coast cities, as… Posted by By Ron Bernthal December 2, 2020Posted inInternational Travel, Urban Revitalization
Hong Kong Journal: Design savvy building opens in 2022 on former airport site. by Ron Bernthal Airside’s Nan Fung Kai Tak Tower will open in 2022 as part of the mixed-use project on the… Posted by By Ron Bernthal November 30, 2020Posted inInternational Travel, Urban Revitalization
Arouca Journal: Soaring New Footbridge Opens Over Portuguese River New 516 Arouca suspension bridge in northern Portugal (photo © Arouca Ponte Suspensa) By Ron Bernthal Authorities in Portugal will shortly… Posted by By Ron Bernthal October 15, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, International Travel, Museums & Attractions
Bilbao Journal: Basque Gamble Still Drawing Crowds Exterior of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (photo GMB) By Ron Bernthal In the 1989 film, Field of Dreams, Kevin Costner hears a… Posted by By Ron Bernthal October 13, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, Cultural Travel, Family Travel, International, International Travel
Berlin Journal: After many delays, the new Berlin airport is set to open. Really. Terminal 1 facade at new Berlin Brandenburg Airport, official opening is October 31st, 2020. (photo Berlin Brandenburg Airport) By Ron Bernthal… Posted by By Ron Bernthal October 1, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, International, International Travel
Germany’s 30-Year Reunification Celebrations Begin in Oct 2020 Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, 1964 (photo © Ron Bernthal) By Ron Bernthal With Germany’s reunification on October 3, 1990, Berlin was reinstated… Posted by By Ron Bernthal September 29, 2020Posted inInternational, International Travel
New 2020-2022 Hotel Openings in Italy View of restored 14th-century Barco house at Castello di Reschio Estate in Umbria, Italy (photo © Castello di Reschio) By Ron… Posted by By Ron Bernthal September 25, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, Hotel Reviews, International, International Travel, Resorts & Hotels
Cabo Verde Journal: Sunsplashed islands off African coast wait patiently for prosperity by Ron Bernthal Césaria Evora, Cabo Verde’s “Barefoot Diva,” often sang about her home, the stunningly beautiful island of São Vicente,… Posted by By Ron Bernthal August 31, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, International, International Travel, Resorts & Hotels
Airport City Manchester Journal: A large, mixed-use development ent to Manchester Airport in England satisfies business and residential needs. Green space, office, retail, hotels, and residential housing are part of the Airport City Manchester project, located adjacent to Mancester Airport… Posted by By Ron Bernthal August 31, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, International, International Travel, Resorts & Hotels