Tag Archives: Cities

Iceland: Reflections

Posted on April 24, 2017 by julianstodd

I’m unsure exactly what my preconception of Reykjavik was, possibly somewhere around the glossy tourist shots of sophisticated bars and famous nightlife, but it was subtly defied by the grounded reality. Everywhere in Iceland, there is a certain understatement, a … Continue reading →

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The Writing On The Wall

Posted on April 22, 2016 by julianstodd

There are layers of writing throughout the city: i leave the train to the sight of formal, informational guidance, clean cut voices telling me where the stairs are, where the exit is, where the toilets are and what to do … Continue reading →

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San Francisco: Co-Existence in Culture

Posted on October 13, 2015 by julianstodd

Few cities have more layers than San Francisco, it’s Victorian houses baked onto the hillsides, streetcars hauling up inclines and everywhere the coffee shops and bistros. It’s a city in change, a city in flux: both old and new, layered … Continue reading →

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The battle for the soul of San Francisco

Posted on July 1, 2014 by julianstodd

It’s a cold wind that blows in from Alaska, cutting through my light jumper and chilling me in a way entirely out of line with my expectations of California. The sun still shone bright enough to burn my nose after … Continue reading →

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