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23 Contemporary Buildings You Shouldn’t Miss in Bangkok
Architecture

23 Contemporary Buildings You Shouldn’t Miss in Bangkok

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Virginia Duran • 18 Comments

In 1782 Bangkok became the capital of Siam – as Thailand was previously known. Its strategic position within the protective curve of Chao Phraya River to the West and the vast, swampy delta of the Sea of Mud that secured the city to the East was key. King Rama I modelled the new city on what had … Continue reading →

The Free Architecture Guide of Bangkok (PDF)
Architecture

The Free Architecture Guide of Bangkok (PDF)

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Virginia Duran • 38 Comments

Bangkok is all about amazing food, rooftops and temples (don’t miss the biggest reclining Buddha in the world). If you know where to look, it can truly be a cultural immersion so hopefully this guide would be a handy tool to prepare your amazing trip to Thailand. Everything interesting in terms of architecture is here, both old … Continue reading →

Asian Tales: Thailand
Photography

Asian Tales: Thailand

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Virginia Duran • 51 Comments

The most beautiful sunrises that I’ve ever got to see in life always happened from a plane. Maybe the excitement mixed with spongy clouds and tiredness is the perfect combination after all. My last country of 2015 was Thailand. Thailand is a wonderful country that will give you exactly what you ask for. And this … Continue reading →

12 Countries in 12 Months
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12 Countries in 12 Months

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Virginia Duran • 53 Comments

Happy 2016 everyone! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen how hectic 2015 has been. It’s been a year of travels, dreams and challenges. As a personal exercise of review and self-meditation, I want to share with you my journey through this past 2015 and my hopes and goals for this exciting 2016 … Continue reading →

Top Infographics: Subway Maps Around The World
Design

Top Infographics: Subway Maps Around The World

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Virginia Duran • 55 Comments

Among all types of infographics, maps are my favourite kind. It’s really fascinating how much information a well-designed map is able to communicate. And this makes subway maps both a challenge and a nightmare to designers. Long before cars became our primary means of transport, the use of interurban transit provided commuters a way of … Continue reading →

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