TrendWatching.com: Created by Fiat, eco:Drive is an application that can be downloaded to USB and transferred to a vehicle’s onboard computer, aiming to improve driving efficiency by measuring the driver’s ability to drive in an eco-friendly manner. The software evaluates the user’s driving style and gives a mark out of 100. Online tutorials subsequently encourage drivers to improve their score, […]
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Brewery & Bike
Ottawa Citizen: Now the third largest craft brewery in America, the New Belgium Brewery is a magnet for tourists and locals. Inside the brewery, thirsty patrons crowd the bar and pick up thematic souvenirs such as technical cycling jerseys and bottle openers made from recycled bike chains. The secret ingredient in New Belgium’s recipe is a dash of activism. The […]
Travel Tours for Toys
Too Lazy to Do It: The idea of taking pictures of stuffed animals and toys in front of famous monuments has been around for a while, and was especially popularized by the kidnapped gnome in the film Amélie. But now someone has had the inspired idea to make a business out of it. Toy Traveling is a new business based […]
Tank Fantasy
TrendCentral: You don’t have to join the armed forces to test out these monster machines. In the UK’s Northamptonshire lies a farm where no flesh and blood animal roams. Instead, for a fee, you can drive one of over 90 massive, 50+ ton beasts of steel. You can also crush cars, fire 18th century muskets, and “offroad” through various courses. […]
More Than Wines
Luxist: If you are going to spend the money to travel well, why not have a truly unique experience. Wines Travel takes a few guests on experiences that combine luxury with education of a rather unique sort. For example, a six-day trip scheduled for June offers total immersion in one of the most sought after areas of France and a […]
Hotel with Big Heart
TrendCentral: Of the multiple pairs of jeans hanging in your closet, how many do you actually wear? Now you can give the ones that are past their prime a second, better life by just packing them for your next trip to the Windy City. There, in downtown Chicago, the Burnham Hotel has launched its Casual Blue Campaign – an effort […]
New Cool Crash Helmet
applied product design: When you ride a motorcycle you have to accept that there is an element of risk involved. Obviously that risk can be significantly reduced if you take the appropriate precautions and wear the correct protective clothing. One very important innovation has been made in the area of the crash or safety helmet. 90% of motorcycle fatalities are […]
Tweet and Meet at the Airport
Spending to much time at the airport? Boarding helps you find other stranded travelers by simply tweeting #boarding along with your airport code (LAX, JFK, CDG, …). Therefore, Boarding will send you a reply with a link to the other Twitter users who you can message directly to meet up with. Your avatar will also be displayed on www.boarding.fr. Only […]
Get Around with Zigo Leader
Zigo from My Zigo on Vimeo. The Zigo Leader combines the functionality of a carrier bicycle, bicycle trailer, jogging stroller, conventional stroller, and bicycle in one brilliant system. Using patent-pending technology, the ChildPod is easily coupled or uncoupled from the Zigo Leader in a matter of seconds, creating a fully functional stroller (or jogger with optional Zigo Jogger Kit). Turn […]
3D2N at The Galactic Suite
Reuters: A company behind plans to open the first hotel in space says it is on target to accept its first paying guests in 2012 despite critics questioning the investment and time frame for the multi-billion dollar project. The Barcelona-based architects of The Galactic Suite Space Resort say it will cost 3 million euro ($4.4 million) for a three-night stay […]