Here be dragons.
I’m an urban, rural and industrial explorer. Mainly, I venture out, trying various roads in rural Ontario and look for abandoned houses, old buildings ghost signs, stone flowers, and other interesting (and usually old) things which I then photograph.
As an explorer I take along a few things, travel light is always a good idea. So I bring my map book, better shoes than sandals and my camera.… Read the rest
I found this map for sale in an Etsy shop, civicatlas. With shipping, it would cost over $50 to have a print copy. Sure, it would be a nice size but more than I can spend. If you have the resources I recommend getting it for any Toronto history explorers. As you can see, there are excellent images of old architecture, likely gone or very different looking now.… Read the rest
Sorry to see it closed. I loved the idea. I still draw the odd map, long hand. None of mine seem important enough to post though.
You can buy the book created by The Hand Drawn Map Assocation, with the best or most popular hand drawn maps.
The Hand Drawn Map Association of Canada – Maybe it will go somewhere.… Read the rest
Reprinted from an article directory. I couldn’t resist posting information about maps in history.
Article by: Angela Dawson-Field
… Read the restPeople have always been curious about the world around them and the development of maps has echoed this historical fascination. Maps were once considered to be valuable objects and were treasured by their owners and regarded as works of art in their own right.
Design your own map print clothing!
Source: monoch?me — Custom map print clothing and accessories
I first heard of the word, bookpacking, in the Suite101 post. I think it is great to have an actual, understandable, word for something I have been doing since I learned to read.
In the bookpacking post the writer combines bookpacking with exercise. I haven’t always done it that way, at least not deliberately. I do take the bus, walk along downtown, go shopping or even take a day trip or road trip.… Read the rest
… Read the restBookpacking is custom made for people who like to read. Many backpackers have packed a tattered paperback novel into their rucksack in case they are held hostage by rain pummeling the outside of their tents.
Packing a book for a bike trip, a hike or boating excursion engages both the body and the mind into an outing.
I want to go farther than Ontario. At least as far as Manitoba, the next province over in a westerly direction. I was looking up the Greyhound bus fares tonight. If you get your tickets two weeks ahead it’s $124 return. Not sure if that includes those pesky taxes though. Still, under $150, not too bad.… Read the rest
