2011年11月28日 星期一

穿牆故事——再造柏林城市



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穿牆故事
副標題: 再造柏林城市
作者: 沈祉杏
出版社: 清華大學出版社
出版年: 2005-10
頁數: 327
定價: 46.00元
裝幀: 平
ISBN: 9787302118459

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柏林可以說是歐洲唯一一座將20世紀滄桑全都錄的城市,世紀初的繁華、世紀中的戰事以及政治上的冷漠,一一展現在她城市的肌理脈絡中;作為統一後德意志聯邦共和國的首都,肩負著釐清德國過往與未來的重大使命,然而除卻冰冷理性、代表著富強現代國家的分類指標,尋常的她散發出什麼味道?透露出什麼風華?她有一種難以言喻、在其他城市裡感覺不到的獨特調調,說不上是舒適悅人的,只能說她是有個性;就像德國電影《羅拉快跑》裡的羅拉,染著怪異橘紅色頭髮,長得不美不醜,也非有棱有角,身材雖高卻不修長優雅,衣著既不時髦也不復古,個性叛逆孤僻,表情冷冷,但意志力堅強,總想一再改寫歷史
本書以德文“Berlin”(柏林)、“Einheit”(統一)、“Raum”(空間)、“Leben”(生活)、“Internatinal”(國際)與“Nachdenken”(省思)分章,這些德文字所涵構的主題,與兩德統一後的柏林都市、建築發展有著深切的關係。在這些德文字義涵指的主題下,挑選出統一之後柏林的新建設案例,案例的挑選標準以下列指針為準則:1. 所涉及的問題較具代表性;2. 在建築上達到較為優秀的成績。
柏林城市,無論是政治、戰略、經濟或是人文方面都扮演著非常重要的角色,而像這樣大規模的城市重建,在近代以降的歐洲城市中尚未發生過,可以預期所面臨的高度困難;另外,第二次戰後德國政府傾向政治人性化,加上德國民族性的天生謹慎,在面臨都市重建問題時,必然採取了非常慎重的處理方式,因此可以預期,無論手法高低與成果如何,這些都將提供都市計劃與建築界許多寶貴的經驗。




穿墙故事

副标题: 再造柏林城市
作者: 沈祉杏
出版社: 清华大学出版社
出版年: 2005-10
页数: 327
定价: 46.00元
装帧:
ISBN: 9787302118459



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2011年11月24日 星期四

Memories Worth 1,000 Pradas (WSJ)

Memories Worth 1,000 Pradas
A trip that stays with you forever can be a far more poignant and personal gift than an expensive designer item or hastily bought jewelry. From breaking bread with Berbers in Morocco to meditating in a Cambodian monastery, we pick the top experiences that will leave an impression long after touchdown.

"All I was told was to turn up at Heathrow Terminal 5, bring my swimwear and some glamorous evening wear, and we'd be away for a week," says Londoner Jennifer Phillips, who received a gift she will never forget last Christmas. "When I got there, my boyfriend was there in his linen suit with a little folder that he handed to me. In it were two business-class tickets to the Maldives." Her boyfriend had hired the honeymoon suite, only accessible by boat, at luxury resort Soneva Fushi. "It was definitely the most romantic present I have ever had," she says.

For many like Ms. Phillips, a trip that stays with you forever is a far more poignant and personal gift than an expensive designer item or hastily bought jewelry. It is a chance to create unique memories and experience cultures one would perhaps otherwise never have access to.

Last year, Arathi Cole's husband gave her a trip to Cambodia, organized by bespoke travel company Excursionist, for Christmas. "It was the most memorable gift I could have ever received," says Ms. Cole, of Santa Monica, Calif. "From a private tour of Angkor Wat at dawn to enjoying lunch at a local's house, the authentic experiences we shared are ones we will never forget."

And for some, it is a chance to live out a lifelong dream. Rima Rakhman bought her husband a trip to Rio de Janeiro last year for his 70th birthday. "Ever since seeing the movie 'Orpheo Negro,' my husband has dreamed of being in the midst of Carnival," says the Hollywood Beach, Calif., resident. "I got him special access to the Carnival as a birthday gift. Being there among the Samba schools, the colors, the music—that was an unforgettable experience. To say he liked the gift was an understatement."

From breaking bread with Berbers in Morocco to meditating in a Cambodian monastery, we pick the top experiences that will leave an impression long after touchdown.

[travel] Journey Latin America

Los Roques, Venezuela

Robinson Crusoe

If your idea of heaven is having your very own island in the Caribbean for the day without a soul in sight, Los Roques is where you can fulfill your ultimate escapist fantasy. Located in the clear turquoise waters off the coast of northern Venezuela, this archipelago of 350 islands is a protected national park, abundant with coral reefs, sea turtles and bird life.

On the largest island of Gran Roque, a peaceful, charming town with sandy streets and a pretty white beachside church, guests stay in one of a handful of well-run, chic posadas, where meals are included in the price. Each day, guests are taken by speedboat to a different secluded or empty island and set up with a large parasol for shade and an icebox packed with a delicious lunch (some of the bigger islands have cafés); otherwise, you are left to your own devices until the arranged pick-up time. This isn't a holiday for those who require being waited on hand and foot, nor for those who get restless after a half hour on the beach. However, if you want to play laird all day to your pure white strip of sand, with only a few pelicans for company, this is as close to paradise as it gets.

A seven-day holiday to Los Roques starts at €1,380 per person with Journey Latin America (www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk). The price includes a one-night stay in Caracas upon arrival, airport transfers, a return flight from Caracas to Los Roques and five nights at Posada Mediterraneo with full board. International flights are extra.

Gourmet Adventurer

Taking in the aromatic spice markets, Berber villages and Moroccan haute cuisine, a three-day culinary adventure in Marrakech is not only a way to improve one's repertoire, but a chance to soak in some history and culture as well.

Courtesy of Andreas Holm

A traditional warm Moroccan welcome, mint tea, as served on Marrakech's Jemaa el-Fna Square.

From a base at Winston Churchill's hotel of choice, the historic Mamounia, you can organize varied itineraries through luxury travel company Boutique Souk. For the foodie, there is a guided tour of the Medina, with a visit to the spice and food markets and a chance to try a tanjia—a local dish of marinated meat cooked in a clay pot. It finishes with a sunset visit to the open-air food market Jemaa el-Fna, where visitors can sample delicacies from sheep brains and snails to tripe (for the less adventurous, there are mint teas and sweetmeats). Day two starts with another trip to the markets, this time to find fresh vegetables, herbs, spices and meat for the day's lunch. Guests are then taken to a traditional riad for a cooking lesson, including preparation of a mezze of Moroccan salads and a tagine, such as chicken with preserved lemon. Afterward, on the riad's rooftop amid spectacular vistas, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor, washed down with local wines.

La Mamounia

The historic La Mamounia hotel.

The final day is an excursion to the Ourika Valley, with a trip to a Berber mountain market. After stocking up on delicious spices, visitors take part in a bread-making course and eat lunch at a local farm. Finish the day with a dinner in a private room in the Mamounia's excellent restaurant, Le Marocain, feasting on dishes such as pigeon pastilla and couscous with spiced Merquez and sausages, while being serenaded by a Berber troupe.

Courtesy of Andreas Holm

Vendors at the Jemaa el-Fna nighttime open-air food market.

Rooms at La Mamounia (mamounia.com) start at 6,000 Moroccan dirham, or about €535; culinary packages from Boutique Souk (boutiquesouk.com) start at €195 per person, based on a two-person minimum, and include guides, cooking schools, lunches and soft drinks, as well as a car and chauffeur throughout. Dinner at La Mamounia extra.

The Spiritualist

If your loved one's voyaging interests lie deeper than acquiring a few trinkets and a suntan, this Cambodian adventure may be your ticket to their heart. Organized by Excursionist, it includes the chance to meet with monks and stay in a monastery, dine next to a 1,000-year-old temple and explore Angkor Wat with an archeologist.

Excursionist

Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia.

Beginning in Phnom Penh, with a stay at Raffles Hotel, the first few days are spent exploring the city's sites, including the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Then, guests travel to Angkor Wat, taking in spectacular aerial views of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang, Pre Rup, Ta Som and East Mebon temples on the 45-minute flight. After meeting up with the archeologist guide, visitors take a cycling tour (bikes are provided) through the temple complex and north toward the south gate of Angkor Thom, to check out the centerpiece of this ancient city, the Bayon temple. The tour, which also takes in the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of Leper Kings, as well as the famous Ta Prohm temple, ends with a gentle boat ride from the south gate to the west gate of Angkor Thom, where guests are picked up and taken to the five-star Hôtel de la Paix in nearby Siem Reap.

The evening ends with a gourmet dinner under the stars, next one of the ancient temples, with performances from local dancers. The meal, cooked by chefs from Borei Angkor includes local specialities such as Ban hoaw, steamed rice vermicelli noodles with mint, crushed peanuts, pickled vegetables and deep-fried egg rolls; and Kralan, a cake made from steamed rice mixed with beans or peas, grated coconut and coconut milk.

The next day, ride in a traditional oxcart to a local monastery. Upon arrival, you will meet with the monks and then begin a course focused on Buddhist philosophy and monastic life. This is followed by a simple dinner and an overnight stay on authentic cots in the monastery. Rise at the crack of dawn to the stirring sound of the drums. After breakfast, you will be introduced to meditation before spending a half day practicing the ancient art in the monastery. The holiday ends with a three-night stay at luxury resort Song Saa (which will open in February), where you can unwind with meditation and yoga classes on this island retreat.

Excursionist (www.excursionist.com) offers its "Ultimate Cambodian Adventure" package from €12,145 for two people, which includes all breakfasts, a special dinner, internal flights and accommodation.

Alamy

The Great Wall of China.

Culture Vulture

For those who wish to breathe in culture even when asleep, Aman at Summer Palace in Beijing is a retreat from the bustling city, steeped in history. Staying in century-old pavilions adjoining the summer hideaway for China's last royal family, visitors can take calligraphy classes or listen to performances of traditional music in pagodas around the property. However, the real reason for staying here comes when the sun sets and you are granted exclusive, torch-lit access to the palace, usually teeming with people during the day. Share a bottle of Champagne while overlooking the moonlit waters of Kunming Lake.

Aman Resorts

Lobby of Aman at Summer Palace.

Over the next three days, explore Beijing and its surrounding areas at your leisure. For a slice of the old way of life in the city center, visit the Hutongs—mazes of courtyard residences based on Feng Shui principles—with lunch at one of the restaurants lining the ancient streets. Continue your tour with a leisurely walk around the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. For an insight into the contemporary art scene, take a day trip to the 798 district, an artists' colony on the outskirts of town where you can see painstaking sand paintings and elaborate street art. Escape from town with a guided tour of the Great Wall; take a picnic along and absorb this snaking piece of history in its full glory. A two-night stay in a one of the nearby private homes not only allows you to be up on the wall at sunrise, but also offers a chance to experience the quiet of rural life. The 90-minute flight to see the Terracotta Army in Xi'an is also worth the effort.

An all-inclusive five-night package, organized by bespoke tour operator Lightfoot Travel (www.lightfoottravel.com), costs €6,256 for two people. International flights extra.

Urban Romantic

If the thought of solitude, countryside retreats and self-improvement courses bring on an fearsome attack of ennui but you still crave a little peace and quiet, you don't have to leave the city to have an unharried adventure.

Hotel Santa Teresa Rio

Pool at Santa Teresa hotel in Rio de Janeiro.

The trick is to find a peaceful hotel in a sublime destination. Romantic hideaway Santa Teresa hotel in Rio de Janeiro is situated in the leafy neighborhood of the same name, where crumbling colonial villas vie with street art. Situated above the city, with a view of the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, most of the rooms are decked out in furniture by Brazilian designers; choose a suite with a secluded terrace.

It's a short drive to the lively area of Lapa or the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Get away from it all with a walk in the city's lush botanical gardens before immersing yourself in the local culture with a Samba class at the Carlinhos de Jesus dance school. End with drinks on Santa Teresa's candle-lit terrace, followed by a tasting menu of Brazilian dishes at the hotel's Térèze restaurant. Wash your meal down with local beers like Therezópolis and Bohemia.

After a few days exploring the nooks and crannies of the city, including Sugarloaf Mountain and the Oscar Niemeyer Museum, head to Grumari or Prainha beaches, within an hour's drive, or for a romantic getaway, try the car-free Paquetá Island, reachable by ferry.

Tours and excursions can be arranged through Santa Teresa (www.santateresahotel.com), where room rates start at €350 a night, plus taxes.


2011年11月23日 星期三

Gilbert Islands

On Nov. 23, 1943, during World War II, United States forces seized control of the Tarawa and Makin atolls from the Japanese.


The Gilbert Islands (Gilbertese: Tungaru;[1] formerly Kingsmill Islands[2]) are a chain of sixteen atolls and coral islands in the Pacific Ocean. They are the main part of Republic of Kiribati ("Kiribati" is the rendition of "Gilberts" in Gilbertese[1]) and include Tarawa, the site of the country's capital and residence of almost half of the population.[citation needed]



atoll, Ayatollah

2011年11月19日 星期六

Leiden

In the Pilgrims’ Footsteps,

The museum is the oldest house in Leiden.
William Bradford lived on a canal, not far from Haarlemmerstraat, the city’s main shopping thoroughfare.



2011年11月16日 星期三

Zuccotti Park



Looking Beyond Parks for New Paths to Influence The eviction of protesters from Zuccotti Park in Lower Manhattan and other encampments in cities across the nation raises questions about whether the Occupy Wall Street movement will die out as its territorial footholds disappear, Cara Buckley of The New York Times reports.

Photos of Zuccotti Park, Before and After The park where Occupy Wall Street protesters once pitched tents was instead occupied on Tuesday by police officers wearing neon vests.



2011年11月12日 星期六

Guadalcanal

On Nov. 12, 1942, the World War II naval Battle of Guadalcanal began. The Americans eventually won a major victory over the Japanese.
瓜達康納爾島英語Guadalcanal),簡稱瓜島,位於西南太平洋,是太平洋西部一系列火山島嶼之一,也是索羅門群島中最大的一個島,該國首都荷尼阿拉即位於本島北部海岸。經濟上主要倚賴漁業農業1990年起開始有金礦的開採。瓜達康納爾島面積5,302平方公里(2,047平方哩),人口109,382(1999年數據)。該島於1788年被發現,1893年成為英國保護領地,在第二次世界大戰期間曾被日軍佔領。1942年8月美軍進攻該島,經過激烈的叢林戰之後,盟軍1943年2月佔領該島。

Guadalcanal (Isatabu) is a tropical island in the South-Western Pacific. The largest island in the Solomons, it was discovered by the Spanish expedition of Alvaro de Mendaña in 1568. The name comes from Guadalcanal, a village in the province of Seville, in Andalusia, Spain, birthplace of Pedro de Ortega Valencia, a member of Mendaña's expedition.

During 1942-43 it was the scene of bitter fighting between Japanese and Americans in which the latter were victorious.

At the end of the war, Honiara, on the north coast of Guadalcanal, became the new capital of the British Solomon Islands Protectorate. Guadalcanal is mainly covered in tropical rainforest and jungle, and it has a mountainous interior with an active volcano, Mount Popomanaseu. The population in 1998 was around 85,000.[2]




Guadalcanal's position (inset) and main towns.
Geography

2011年11月11日 星期五

原味都蘭

在地旅行-台東山海間的美麗部落都蘭村

台灣的最後一塊淨土台東,有著原始的山與海的美景,這得天獨厚的地理環境吸引了許多藝術家來此創作,也因為藝術家的駐足而聲名大噪,因而吸引了國內 外許多觀光客的到來,政府不時的開始動起台東建設開發的念頭,隨著美麗灣BOT案最近政府又將念頭動到台東都蘭部落的傳統領域「都蘭鼻」,台東真的就像政 府說的他們需要開發才能帶動經濟嗎?就讓我們隨著都蘭在地的藝術家與新移民的生活態度,從他們身上讓我們了解他們要的是什麼?又是什麼樣的魅力可以吸引這 麼多人來到台東定居?經濟難道一定是要建設才能創造嗎? 介紹都蘭木雕藝術家希飛‧蘇巨阿美族女性藝術家魯碧•司瓦那(豆豆)後山傳奇歌手郭明龍(龍哥) 重現傳統樹皮衣的都蘭藝術家沈太木月光小棧兔子先生和女妖藝廊李韻儀都蘭糖廠咖啡屋漫滋慢味PASA廚房 (本文要隱藏的部分)

2011年11月6日 星期日

美國各城市謀殺率

Easily ahead

Nov 4th 2011, 15:04 by The Economist

Murder has become less common overall in America, but in some cities the crime has risen

IN SEPTEMBER one of New Orleans’s most dangerous men was convicted of second-degree murder and jailed for life. Yet there are signs that Telly Hankton’s reign of terror continues from behind bars. America has one of the highest homicide rates in the developed world, at 4.8 per 100,000 people. While this is less than half what it was in 1980, the rates in the country’s most murderous cities are nearly ten times that. Washington, DC, Detroit and Baltimore have made noticeable improvements over the past decade. But Newark, St Louis and New Orleans, long the nation’s murder capital, have become even deadlier.

2011年11月4日 星期五

寺廟: 北投農禪寺等

80-90年代 經常路過北投農禪寺最後一瞥- 清心自在最好-

那時候我也買些中國和日本的寺廟的書 下過最多功夫的是奈良的唐招提寺 以後再談

神護寺/南華寺 林語堂 /東山禪寺、東禪寺/《北京的柿子》 (水上 勉)

2011年11月1日 星期二

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2012

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2012

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2012 – the best places to go and things to do all around the world right now! Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles travelled by Lonely Planet’s staff, authors and online community, we present a year’s worth of travel inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into some unforgettable experiences.

  • Lonely Planet ranks the top 10 countries, regions and cities to visit in 2012.
  • The best travel experiences for the year ahead, from feeling the football fever in Ukraine to awaiting the Apocalypse on the Ruta Maya.
  • Over 35 events mapped out month by month in the 2012 travel planner.

"Beautiful to look at and fun to read, Lonely Planet’s roundup is a must-own." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, USA

"When Lonely Planet talks the rest of the world listens. That’s why tourist boards all over the world await its top 10 lists with bated breath – inclusion practically guarantees a bumper year." IRISH INDEPENDENT, IRELAND

"Practical and off-beat, far-fl ung and hyperlocal, this hits the conversation-starter-book jackpot. Use it to plan the best vacation of your life, or just indulge your fantasies by paging through it like high-gloss journey porn." ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION, USA


1. 倫敦 (英國)

2012 年奧運將在此舉行,東部將成為全球焦點,全城喜悅歡騰,所到之處必定萬人空巷,熱鬧非常,難怪奪得必遊勝地寶座。

2. 馬斯喀特 (阿曼)

阿曼首都,正積極改頭換面,集古今於一身,除了可到古色古香的露天市集感受文化,亦可享受奢華生活,再到海岸一嘗刺激的水上活動。

3. 班加羅爾 (印度)

有印度矽谷之稱,是浮華盛世的代名詞,到處都可享用美食佳釀,加上新建成的鐵路網,無可置疑是縱情歡飲食的好去處。

4. 加的斯 (西班牙)

一向予人平靜感覺,每年2月都會舉行10天狂歡嘉年華,參加者可盡情暢飲起舞,欣賞充滿睿智的諷刺喜劇。

5. 斯德哥爾摩 (瑞典)

瑞典首都,這個魅力都市舒適休閒,於日落時到市中心的街上閒逛,可欣賞如詩如畫的美景。雖然生活所費不菲,卻物有所值。

6.吉馬朗伊什 (葡萄牙)

建築雄偉的歷史名城,是聯合國世界文化遺產,中世紀建築令人恍如置身古代,更被選為2012年歐洲文化之都,歐洲各地藝術家都趕赴當地展示作品,故將成為旅遊新熱點。

7. 聖地牙哥 (智利)

智利首都,動靜皆宜,運動愛好者可攀山、滑雪及騎單車,累了可到新開的博物館感受文化氣息,睡不著更可徹夜狂歡。

8. 香港 (中國)

被譽為美食及購物天堂,向來吸引不少旅客前來體驗都市生活。但在高樓大廈背後,亦隱藏鮮為人知的一面,旅客可到街市見識一番,亦可到香火鼎盛的寺廟參拜祈福,或是體驗圍村風俗,而行山欣賞自然景致亦是不錯的選擇。

9. 奧蘭多 (美國)

明年 2 月將舉行第 61 屆 NBA 明星賽周末,旅客均可參與這場籃球界盛事。除了入樽大賽、狂歡派對和演唱會,當然少不了明星賽。

10. 達爾文 (澳洲)

當地市場及餐館陣陣飄香。在世界級野生保護區,自然風光一覽無遺。入夜後生活多姿多彩,保證旅客樂而忘返。


10 大必遊國家 / 地區

1. 烏干達  

獨裁政權及內戰令旅客卻步,但局勢已漸趨穩定,豐富的自然生態絕對是探險家的天堂。

2. 緬甸 

有山有水,加上歷久不衰的城鎮和佛塔,吸引不少自由行旅客。

3. 烏克蘭 

將聯合舉辦 2012 年歐洲盃足球賽,球迷不容錯過。大膽的旅客更可一探切爾諾貝爾核電廠遺址。

4. 約旦 

除了佩特拉古城,約旦還有不少歷史遺址,讓旅客展開一場聖跡之旅。

5. 丹麥 

景色優美,踏著單車遊丹麥是最佳選擇。

6. 不丹 

有純樸山脈,近年重新開放歡迎旅客。

7. 古巴 

有純淨的沙灘,各種活動及景色令人恍如回到 50 年代。

8. 新喀里多尼亞 

首都很有法國風情,但仍保留美拉尼西亞文化,以及南太平洋島土著傳統。

9. 台灣 

美食多,景色壯麗,政府近年更大力發展單車遊吸引旅客。

10. 瑞士 

除了滑雪和吃芝士,旅客還可嘗試冰河「笨豬跳」,發掘瑞士活力的新一面。