Lonely Planet Guides are brilliant. So straight-talking and informative. But as a culture vulture, art loving, nosy-parker I want to get straight to the killer art spots and get inspired. Which got me thinking it'd be great if there were more publicised art/culture/creative networks & trails that you could tap into.
I've been thinking about joining up some of the cultural dots in the UK. Some new forms of guides, train deals and so on. And what about taking some like-minded visitors round your own city...and of course get them to reciprocate.
Wallpaper guides are capitalising on our love for design but to be honest they look pretty...but all in all they're pretty dull. There's definitely space in the market for something else. Watch this space.
Just in the last week I've come across a few groups who are helping folk join up the nuggets in an easy to enjoy way. Take a look at....
Creativetourist.com - a collaboration of 9 Manchester museums and galleries who share a common goal - 'to stage intelligent, thought-provoking exhibitions and events. And to celebrate the city in which we live, work and play'. Quite right we could all do with a bit more pride in our local area - like it! Keep up the good work
Then on the Newspaper Club I noticed a fabulous looking paper they'd picked up in Margate promoting their winter arts scene. The regeneration in the area, thanks in part to Turner Contemporary, is really picking up pace. I can't wait to head down there. Anyway, great content brilliantly shared.
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