Joby Gorillapod Magnetic -- $ 24.95| Buy it here | [via Engadget]
Joby adds one more to the family on their innovative flexible, attach-to-anything Gorillapod tripods. This magnetic version has the added benefit of being able to stick to any ferrous surface. If you’re in an urban environment you certainly won’t have any trouble finding a place to perch this tripod for an impromptu portrait.
Dimensions: 15 × 3 × 3cm (5.9 × 1.2 × 1.2″)
Weight: 45.3g (1.6oz)
Material: High quality Japanese ABS plastic, Durable German TPE grip rings, stainless steel camera screw
[posted by Simon on March 8, 2010 at 6:53 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Hotels du Vin and Bistro -- £ 175.00
| Buy it here
Like the post on Malmaison hotels, this is another stylish chain if you’re visiting the UK. (Actually they are sister companies.)
Hotels du Vin are styled a little more classically and located in smaller, more traditional cities in the UK, as well as a couple in major cities. The emphasis is very much on cuisine and you will find excellent cooking in all of their hotels. Between these and Malmaison hotels, you should have your visit to the UK sewn up.
Hotels du Vin have hotels in Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Cheltenham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Harrogate, Henley-on-Thames, Newcastle, Poole, St Andrews, Tunbridge Wells, Winchester and York and rooms start at £175.00 per night.
[posted by mark on March 5, 2010 at 8:17 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
ZipShot Tripod -- $ 49.95| Buy it here | [via Uncrate]
Wow, you’re going to have to watch the video here to understand how awesome this tripod is. In a matter of seconds the legs spring out to a full standing tripod. The compromise for the added convenience is that the legs are not individually adjustable. Certainly not for the serious photographer crowd, but should work well for everyone else. Now how long does it take to refold it? Hmm…
Specifications:
11 oz. (312g).
Folded Size: 15” (38cm) when
Standing Size: 44” (112cm) tall.
Material: Heavy-duty, metal ball-head with strong aluminum legs.
Max Weight Load: 3 lbs (1361g).
[posted by Simon on March 3, 2010 at 7:23 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Witt Istanbul Suites – Istanbul -- £ 170.00
| Buy it here
One of my favourite cities in the world, I don’t need much persuasion to go back to this city that spans two continents. If I was in need of a little push this 17 room boutique hotel could just do it.
Set in the Cinhangir district of Istanbul, with views overlooking the picturesque Golden Horn and Galata Tower, this has quickly become the place to stay when visiting this historic city.
Doubles from £170
[posted by mark on March 2, 2010 at 7:54 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Barrafina – London | View it here
This petite, no-reservations Tapas bar in London’s soho is worth braving the nightly queue for. With a distinct New York vibe, fast service and close proximity to the kitchen, there is an excitement and a buzz to this restaurant not found in other Tapas venues in the city.
[posted by mark on February 26, 2010 at 6:14 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Balthazar – New York City -- $ 16.00| Buy it here
OK so it’s kind of obvious but as I’ve mentioned The Wolseley in London and Brenner in Munich, this is the New York equivalent. Vintage-styling, great service and a classic menu make this a must visit when in New York.
Mains from $16.00.
[posted by mark on February 24, 2010 at 2:49 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Vapur Bottle -- $ 8.95| Buy it here | [via Incredible Things]
The Vapur Bottle is a collapsible water bottle that folds flat when emptied. Perfect for traveling and commuting, reasonably priced too. I’m curious to see how durable it is and how well it stands up on its own. It’s dishwasher safe, comes with a carabiner for carrying, freezable, and has a writable text area for personalization.
Capacity: 16 oz (473 ml)
Material: Ultra-durable BPA-Free polymer
Colors: green, pink, blue, smoke, purple.
[posted by Simon on February 19, 2010 at 2:57 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Mykonos and Santorini Grace Hotels -- € 190.00
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This pair of boutique hotels in the Greek Islands have recently become the hottest destinations in their respective resorts. Browsing through their websites you can understand why.
The graceful coexistence of traditional architectural elements and local craftsmanship with modern facilities and simple but elegant design touches is apparent throughout the properties.
Doubles from €190 per night.
[posted by mark on February 18, 2010 at 11:36 pm. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Dahon Vitesse D7HG Folding Bicycle -- $ 699.00| Buy it here | [via Urban Velo]
$700 seems like a lot for a folding bicycle, but this one sure doesn’t skimp on features: a light-weight aluminum frame, great name-brand components, full fenders, and rack. And I must point my absolute favorite which is the full size air pump built into the seat post! Brilliant!
The Vitesse D7HG is for those who are looking for a great bike for urban commuting at a good value. We took our award-winning Vitesse D7, added an internal gear hub and tried and true components from top component suppliers. Then we topped it off with mudguards, a rack and even a trouser saving chainguard so you can ride in any weather. Available in 3-speed model for general use, and a 7-speed model for more demanding riders.
Speeds: 7
Weight: 11.9 kg (26.2 lb)
Folding Time: 15 sec
Folding Size: 29 x 80 x 66 cm (11.3″ x 31.2″ x 25.7″)
Check out the full specs here.
[posted by Simon on February 17, 2010 at 6:55 pm. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Monocle Magazine -- £ 5.00
| Buy it here
Monocle is the creation of Tyler Brulé, the founder of Wallpaper* magazine. With design and travel elements similar to Wallpaper, Monocle adds politics, economics, fashion, property and even manga cartoons. It’s very internationalist in flavour and one of my favourite columns is a section that features the various transport solutions of country leaders.
I enjoy it when I’m travelling and find many of my next purchases in their product sections. They even sell their own special editions of favourite brands in their retail stores in London and LA.
Now entering it’s fourth year, Monocle’s non-print media, available on iTunes, includes well-produced video and audio podcasts that add to its print stories.
[posted by mark on February 13, 2010 at 5:36 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
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