May 14th, 2013 at 6:00PM:
You can smell the tanneries in Fez, Morocco, long before you can see them. The stench comes from the diluted bird excrement used to soften animal hides as they're turned into leather. The soft leather is then dyed in these large vats by men working hours at a time on each hide in harsh summer heat. Then the hides are hung to dry on the roofs around the old quarter.
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Photo Of The Day: Moroccan Leather Tannery
May 14th, 2013 at 6:00PM:
You can smell the tanneries in Fez, Morocco, long before you can see them. The stench comes from the diluted bird excrement used to soften animal hides as they're turned into leather. The soft leather is then dyed in these large vats by men working hours at a time on each hide in harsh summer heat. Then the hides are hung to dry on the roofs around the old quarter.
Flickr user Mark Fischer ...Photo Of The Day: Javanese Graffiti
May 12th, 2013 at 7:00PM:
Barcelona and Berlin might be known for their guerilla street art, but graffiti isn't reserved for these cosmopolitan capitals alone. Instagram user laurenirons snapped this shot while in Jogja, Indonesia. Also known as Yogakarta, Jogja is a city known for its classical Javanese fine art and culture, and it's a place to discover the iconic local art forms of batik, poetry and puppet shows. But ...Photo Of The Day: Spot Of White
May 11th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
This interesting Photo of the Day, titled "Spot of White," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member Mark Fischer and was captured in Bangkok's Siam Square using a Nikon D90.
Mark captions the image:
"On Sunday, May 8th, 2011, an estimated 100,000 people attended a ceremony to give alms to 12,600 monks in front of CentralWorld in downtown Bangkok. Almsgiving is a daily event in Thailand and is a ...FCC Wants More Wi-Fi In The Sky
May 11th, 2013 at 2:00PM: The convenience of sky-high connectivity has not been lost on the broadband overlords at the FCC, who have moved to open up new frequencies for in-air data use. Current offerings use around 3 MHz of bandwidth, but the FCC envisions opening up 500 MHz of bandwidth to provide passengers much faster speeds and better connection consistency.
This has been, obviously, a long time coming. The current ...#OnTheRoad On Instagram: Destination Austria And Germany
May 10th, 2013 at 7:00AM:
The meadows are green, the tulips are in full flower and it's a lovely time of year to explore central Europe. While I've got the shutter for the Gadling Travel Instagram feed, you'll see pictures of the Rhine, probably more than a few cows, several plates of pastries (the Austrians are famous for that) and no shortage of gorgeous landscape. You'll see a lot of small town stuff – I'll be ...Photo Of The Day: Proud To Be Romanian
May 9th, 2013 at 6:00PM:
Today is Independence Day in Romania, a country most known for the Transylvania region and its implied ties to the legend of Dracula. It's often overlooked in a traveler's typical European Grand Tour, even among eastern European countries. If you have the time to explore, you'll find absolutely gorgeous country villages, cheap and good-quality wine and beer, and evidently, bad ass old men. From ...Photo Of The Day: Galapagos Tortoise
May 7th, 2013 at 6:00PM:
When noted beetle eater Charles Darwin arrived at the Galapagos Islands to survey the local flora and fauna, he was so enthralled with the giant tortoises that he just had to ride them. And, as was his custom with newly encountered species, he also ate many of them. He named the unlucky James Island specimens as the tastiest tortoises in the land.
You can (obviously) no longer take such ...Photo Of The Day: Brighten Up Your Day
May 4th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
This Photo of the Day, titled "Brighten Up Your Day," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member The Delhi Way and looked like an appropriate photo for this time of year when Spring showers are happening in many places
Taken in Delhi India, The Delhi Way says of the image: "One can find the most eclectic things in Delhi. These beautifully embroidered, vibrant umbrellas while being practical, can ...Photo Of The Day: End Of The Line
May 2nd, 2013 at 6:30PM:
Public art can take many forms: a mural, a street performer, even a tank as "sculpture." Then there is the many forms of graffiti. How do you differentiate between art and vandalism? This photo of a broken down Muni bus was taken by Flickr user JRodmanJr in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood, presumably in the junkyard. It's hard to say when the bus acquired all of its "artwork," perhaps some ...#OnTheRoad On Instagram: Paris, France
Apr 29th, 2013 at 7:00AM:
Paris is one of those iconic travel destinations that everyone seems to have on their travel list at one point or another. It's romantic. It's beautiful. It's chaotic. It's French.
I came three months ago, with the excuse of needing a month to focus on a couple of writing projects and somewhere inspiring to do it in. I still haven't left.
Paris is one of those places that sucks you in. ...Photo Of The Day: Pitt Meadows Riverfront
Apr 27th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
This Photo of the Day, titled "Pitt Meadows Riverfront," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member James Wheeler and was captured using a Nikon D600.
James captions the image, "The sun rising from behind the mountains to light up Pitt Meadows," which is a city in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. Pitt Meadows is not far from Pitt Lake, the largest fresh water tidal lake in the world. ...Photo Of The Day: Runway Traffic
Apr 25th, 2013 at 6:00PM:
We here at Gadling are airplane nerds. We take pictures of the view from the gate, our inflight meals, and even take portraits in the bathroom. Even my daughter has become an airplane nerd before the age of 2, stopping in her tracks and pointing to the sky at the sight of a plane flying over. Naturally, this Instagram shot caught my eye, for the view from the wing of runway traffic at Jakarta ...#OnTheRoad On Instagram: Lake Placid, New York
Apr 22nd, 2013 at 12:00PM:
When driving from New York City to Lake Placid in the Adirondack Mountains, it's hard not to be struck by how green everything is compared to the urban jungle of Manhattan. And now, this corner of the Adirondacks is promoting another kind of greenness in its quest to earn the title of America's most environmentally friendly travel destination. This Earth Day and week, I'm exploring this ...Photo Of The Day: A Magical Key West Night
Apr 20th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
This Photo of the Day, titled "A Magical Key West Night," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member Scott Sanders and was captured using a Nikon D40.
Scott's work here depicting Disney Magic docked in Key West, Florida, is also part of an extensive Disney Cruise Line Flickr set that numbers in the hundreds.
Want to be featured? Upload your best shots to the Gadling Group Pool on Flickr. ...Photo Of The Day: Boston Running Shoes
Apr 18th, 2013 at 7:00PM:
Hello from Boston, my hometown and location for the week. I arrived Tuesday, just about 24 hours after the horrific Marathon bombings, and found the city somber but also kinder and gentler than usual (hardly any cars honking). My first stop was Boston Common, for a walk through the park and gardens. Though the streets were lined with news trucks, and there were more than a few police officers ...#OnTheRoad On Instagram: Seoul, South Korea
Apr 16th, 2013 at 4:30PM:
Cherry blossoms get me ridiculously excited. The gorgeous pinkish-white flowers last for only a couple of weeks, making them truly special. They are the one true indication that spring has started here in South Korea, where cherry blossoms line many streets and park walkways. Numerous festivals around the country are held in order to take full advantage or their limited blooming period. Over ...Photo Of The Day: The Bubble Man
Apr 13th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
This Photo of the Day, titled "The Bubble Man," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member thetravelingteacher and was captured using a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi.
Captioning the image, thetravelingteacher (AKA Lauren Irons) says, "Found this guy in Taman Fatahillah, Jakarta, surrounded by local school children. He has an epic talent for making bubbles!"
This photo is one of 20 images in ...Photo Of The Day: Seeing Mona Lisa
Apr 11th, 2013 at 6:00PM:
Nearly every visitor to Paris' Louvre Museum will tell you that, once they fight through the crowds to see her, it is surprising how small the famous "Mona Lisa" painting is in person. Today's Photo of the Day shows both the crowds of tourists eager to photograph her, and the relative scale of da Vinci's lady (30 x 21 inches, if you are wanted to know) to other paintings in the museum. It ...Photo Of The Day: Japanese Mall Food
Apr 7th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
When you are in a new place, sometimes it's the most common things that are the most striking. Think about going to the food court at the mall. At home, that's a mundane task, certainly not on the list of anyone with a passion for food or experiencing new cultures. But on the search for mall food in another country? Now that's an adventure.
Instagram user atiriarte shows us Japanese mall ...Photo Of The Day: Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge
Apr 6th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
This Photo of the Day, titled "Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member Bernard-SD, captured with a Cannon EOS 5D Mark II.
Not exactly friendly, it is one of the few ways to enter or leave North Korea. The Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge carries automobile and rail traffic but not people, as pedestrians are not allowed to cross it. Of the image, Bernard-SD ...
