Hi, today I’d like to share with you a new bunch of incredibly useful life hacks, this time focusing on food and the kitchen. Some will save you space, like the lids holder made of towel racks, others will save you time such as the smart blender and microwave cleaning tips, and some will help preserve your food for a longer time. These and many more cool life hacks at theCHIVE: Welcome to ‘Life Hacks 101′ (35 Photos)

Let me take you on a virtual journey through the central streets of Madrid, Spain’s amazing capital, pretty underestimated by travelers in favor of Barcelona. Zoom the photos at the bottom of the post to discover the magnificent royal palace of the Borbon dynasty along with the Almudena cathedral, the monument to Cervantes, and Retiro park, one of the best city parks in Europe. Also, we’ll be taking a virtual walk through the charming streets and squares of medieval and… Continue reading →

Camper van designers are getting more and more creative as new possibilities emerge to make best use of small space. Some go to such extent as to make a luxurious mobile home resembling a yacht on wheels. This camper model by Marchi Mobile called “eleMMent Palazzo” features plenty of room, great interior design, with a 40 inch tv, a fireplace, and even a rooftop terrace. If this is your idea of camping, you can have this diesel-powered vehicle for US$3… Continue reading →

Sex sells, so does humor, but heavy emotions are probably the most potent weapon of the marketing department, especially in a world that’s becoming more and more numb. The brands featured below chose to send messages that give us goosebumps, even make us cry, and made campaigns that are echoed through media across the world. First world problems Guinness wheelchairs basketball commercial TrueMove H : Giving is the best communication Pantene Chrysalis: You can shine

Photo credit: Tango Six Blog The derelict JAT (Airways), once the pride of Yugoslavia and one of the top airlines in Europe, has (after a very long period of struggling) finally found a partner that can bring it back to life. The government of Serbia has partnered with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE to create a new company called AirSerbia (thank God they changed the name, since Yugoslavia ceased existing nearly a decade ago), as the successor… Continue reading →

In the last couple of years, the internet has become part of our everyday life, we use it at work, we use it at home, we use it everywhere in between. Some of us even wear it (interactive gadgets with internet access). With the devices becoming more varied and more accessible, new markets are emerging, especially in the far East (Asia & Pacific region). Currently there are over 2.4 billion internet users, and it is predicted that the number will… Continue reading →

Parga is by far the most charming town and summer resort in Greece that I’ve seen, with spectacular surroundings and four lovely beaches with chilly but crystal clear waters. The town is relatively small, around 2500 inhabitants (grows to 10000 during the summer season), but it’s maze of tiny streets and passages invites you to discover, and there are always hidden corners left to discover. A Venetian fortress overlooks the town and the nearby Valtos beach from a hill that… Continue reading →

It seems that the convenience of GPS-centered, pinch-zoomable digital maps have left good old paper maps behind. That was, until designer Anne Stauche brought some interaction magic back to the paper world. Map² is probably the smartest paper map you’ve ever consulted for directions. It starts as a square with a tiny city overview. It unfolds to two panes of mass transit. It unfolds again to four panes of the city map. And then, for its final, most amazing trick,… Continue reading →

I’ve found this amazing collection of life hacks (tips for making everyday life easier), and I believe they’re definitely worth remembering. Many of them can be applied in almost every home, while some are a bit more specific. Do you have a cat that loves to sleep on your keyboard? Would you like to know how to reuse objects into handy tools and gadgets, how to keep yourself clean while messing with food & drink? Or how to make a… Continue reading →

Need more space in the kitchen? How about this amazing and compact solution that’s got everything, and well packed. The next time we rebuild our kitchen, I’ll definitely have this solution in mind. The only question is, where does the sewage water go? My guess is that there’s either a flexible tube, or a fixed one that leads to a reservoir in the bottom part before leaving. In the first case, the movement would be pretty limited, while in the… Continue reading →

If you’ve ever wondered why there are so many forks and knives at those fancy dinner tables and what each one of them is for, here’s the explanation. Even though probably most of us won’t ever find ourselves in this situation, you never know. I found this chart at a Facebook page and thought it might be useful to share and remember it. Please share and teach your friends too.

Cabbage sarma is one of my favorite dishes from the Serbian cuisine. Off course, it’s not only present in the Serbian gastronomy, but across the entire Balkan peninsula and it’s areas of influence. It is also known as sarmale. However, recipes tend to vary from country to country, and from home to home. In Serbia, sarma is also made with chard and rarely vine leaves (last recipe originating from Greece), but the main variant is the one with cabbage. See… Continue reading →

We all have a different vision of the future, but some things might be common though. I believe “civilization” has reached it’s peak and should slowly evolve backwards, towards nature, towards our origins (with reason and logic, off course) and adapt to the environment instead of creating our own. How would that look? Here’s my vision. Habitat In my vision, big cities will form countless interconnected towns and villages, each with it’s own center and it’s community (a good example… Continue reading →

Park Royal Hotel in Singapore is a tower almost completely overrun with gardens, water features and green pathways. The lush urban oasis features cascading terraces and waterfalls, creating an almost otherworldly botanical microcosm in the midst of the bustling city. The hotel also features a spectacular outdoor pool with great views of Singapore. Read more on Inhabitat Book your stay at this hotel safely with Booking.com

Finland’s new passport is more than just a travel document – it’s actually a flip-book that shows an animated walking moose. Check out the video to see the moose walking. Via DesignTaxi