This place is special to me because it’s the city where I arrived as an outsider, and left as a local. The map depicts “My Leeds” — the landmarks which helped me navigate the city when I first arrived as a university fresher, and the bars where I spent many incredible nights into early mornings. Known as “the London of the North”, Leeds grew out of Britain’s Industrial Revolution, and its rich, diverse history is reflected in the vibrant and eclectic city we see today. From elegant victorian shopping arcades and architectural splendour, to boozy bar-crawls and toe-tapping music venues, Leeds has plenty to offer the wide-eyed country boy when first moving away from home. No matter how many times I return to this city, there’s always a quirky new bar or restaurant to add to the extensive list of interesting places on offer, and although I may not currently live there, I always consider it to be home. Included in the map are not only the places, but the people who made this city an obvious, unquestioned choice for my favourite place — a place “where there’s music, and there’s people, and they’re young and alive” (The Smiths, 1986).

Young and Alive in Leeds

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Nakanishi Akiko
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A Map Showing the Principal Journeys of the Great Liberator during the Years 1799-1830.

Historical Map of the Life of Simon Bolivar, Man of Vision.

The Travels of Simon Bolivar

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Edinburgh is a special place to me because it's my second "home". I've been living in Edinburgh for 12 years and 3 months now and so many sweet and sour memories happened in this beautiful city and shockingly I have never illustrated anything about Edinburgh before. That's why I decided to illustration this beautiful city as my second entry for this competition. I use to working in one of restaurant in this map for 4 and half years as a professional chef before I turned my career into professional illustrator. My first Children's menu commission job was commissioned by one of the most delicious burger restaurant in Edinburgh and it's also in this map. All the locations I decided to illustrated in this map are my favourite location in Edinburgh. Maybe one day when you have chance to visit Edinburgh you can use my map as guide!

Edinburgh Map Illustration

Hands down my absolute favourite country in the world that I have travelled to, to date, is Thailand. I love the weather, the food is incredible, the scenery amazing and everyone I have met has been absolutely lovely. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Thailand twice and absolutely loved both visits.

If the opportunity arose I would live there in an instant.

Thailand Food Map

Kapana is a small walkable district in the town of Plovdiv. Its history dates back to the 16th century, when it was the merchant and crafts center of Plovdiv. A few of its streets are actually named after the craftsmen that practiced there for centuries: Zhelezarska Str. (Blacksmith Str.), Zlatarska Str. (Goldsmith Str.), Abadjiyska Str. (Coat-Tailor Str.), Kozhuharska Str. (Fur-Tailor Str.). The name itself (Kapana) means “trap” or “labyrinth”. And it’s well-deserved too — one can easily get lost in its cobblestoned streets that always meet at peculiar angles. Having lost its liveliness since the mid-20th century (the streets being mostly packed with parked cars), in the past few years the neighborhood has been revived again, largely thanks to Plovdiv's nomination for the European Capital of Culture 2019. Today Kapana is the colorful heart of Plovdiv — a social place with an artistic spirit and unique atmosphere.

KAPANA Creative District of Plovdiv, Bulgaria

This place is special to me because it's where my great aunt Hazel lived in 1921 when she was 19 years old. During that year, she ran a beauty salon and kept a journal of her life in town. Through my research using newspapers from the day and stories from the journal, I’ve gotten to know the town pretty well. These are my recommendations if you visit Austin, MN in 1921—sorry, I’m still trying to locate the speakeasies.

Visit Austin

今アメリカを中心に世界中でムーブメントとなっているBlack lives matterは決して対岸の火事ではありません。しかし日本にずっと住んでいると考えるきっかけや実感がなかなかないというのも現状です。しかし私たちは考えることはできます。そして変えていくことができます。

これは京都は鴨川の二条から四条までの1.3kmを描いたマップです。西側にはThe Beatlesの「Blackbird」の歌詞を、東側には1963年にリンカーン記念堂前で行われたキング牧師のスピーチ、「I have a dream」全文を書きました。また、ピンの中には曲とスピーチ音声を入れています。

このマップを作る際に、キング牧師がこのスピーチを行ったワシントン記念塔からリンカーン記念堂までの距離を測り、その距離を私の住む京都の街に当てはめました。つまり、歩きながらこのマップを見ることで57年前、ワシントン記念塔に集まった彼らの擬似体験をすることができます。また、The BeatlesのBlackbirdという曲はほぼ同時期（1968年）にポールマッカートニーが黒人女性に向けて作った曲だと明言しています。

当時のムーブメントを感じながら、現在起こっているムーブメントについて考えてみませんか？
京都という場所がいつまでも多様な価値観やカルチャー、人種が交わる場所であり続けるように私は願っています。

BLM MAP in KYOTO or WASHINGTON D.C. / #Music Map

This place is special to me because I have watched it transform yet still maintain strong ties to its history during my 13 years living here.  An historic neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, Avondale joins the old and the new, with a focus on community.  Avondale has grown from a small settlement clustered around a spring to a thriving entertainment district, spurred by the natural beauty and heritage of Avondale Park.  Local businesses pay tribute to Miss Fancy, the elephant that lived in the park during its brief stint as a zoo. They also celebrate the former occupants of their buildings (post office, firehouse, saloon), while poised to craft memorable stories of their own.  The area fosters a community spirit, from casual eateries, watering holes, shops and live music venues, to church cookouts and outreach programs.  Even the ducks contribute to that sense of community, as they swim and hang out together in the park.  I love my neighborhood!

Avondale: A Neighborhood Community in Birmingham, Alabama

An illustrated map of Dunedin's Warehouse precinct which was once full of industry, especially agriculture and rural commerce. This was the hub of Dunedin's flourishing as a centre for business, shipping, livestock and agriculture during and following the gold rush and the arrival of migrants from Europe, especially Scotland. 
Now the area has been reinvigorated with restaurants, cafes, Tech, Law and local businesses and street art & sculpture. Recently an annual street party has been established with music, performance and tours of the heritage buildings. Also, and quite importantly, this area was once an important landing and fishing spot for local Maori as you can see in the bottom left of the map.

Dunedin's Heritage Precinct

東京都中央区佃。月島の北端に位置する謎のエリア。いわゆる月島は「もんじゃ」の街ですが、月島の隣にあるのに佃には「もんじゃ焼き屋」は一切ありません。

では、佃で何か飲食したいときにどうすれば良いのか？佃在住歴10年以上の私なりのコメントを交えて、佃にある飲食店を紹介します。

東京都中央区佃のグルメ（飲食店・レストラン・ランチ・カフェ）マップ

Malasaña holds the perfect harmony of the old and the new, and it’s the place I call home nowadays. I have been living in Madrid for a decade, and this is one of my favourite neighbourhoods. Bubbling with life at any time of the day and night it’s a place where you can find the trendiest people and places. Art exists inside galleries and museums but also in the streets, hip bars, pubs and cafes. My favourite thing are the contrast: the little old grocery shop next to the latest design shop, the bar that has been serving people for a 100 years (true story) packed with the trendiest crowd... If you’re into shopping here you will find the best vintage shops, and the newest design too. I have listed my favourite places in the area so you can have a complete day exploring: you can see art, grab a coffee, go shopping, have a bite, a drink and even dance all night.

Madrid: A day in hip Malasaña

昭和30年代（1955～1965年）頃の岡本町の暮らし

岡本町（おかほんまち）ふるさと絵図

枚方市・岡本町（おかほんまち）ふるさと絵図 (昭和30年代)

One of the reason I love living in this part of town is that is a walkable neighborhood, with an abundance of local business- This turned out to be a blessing in the times of Covid-19 quarantine, to be able to get groceries and necessities (curbside pickup) and take a little walk at the same time.

Deering Center &amp; Rosemont local businesses

Wellington is oftentimes ranked as one of the most liveable and greenest cities in the world. The city is committed to developing a sustainable eco-city. These are just a few places you can visit in Wellington to make better choices when you shop and eat. It is also worth visiting their websites to learn how each place integrates values towards ethical choices.

Ethical and Mindful Wellington

Going to “The Strip” is the ultimate night out. Not only can you see tons of amazing bands here, but the vibe of the area holds a unique electricity. Despite Los Angeles’ characteristic sprawl, this area has much to love for any rocker in a concentrated place. A fun night out on the Sunset Strip consists of going to the Rainbow Room for pizza and pre-show drinks—where you might have a rock-celebrity sighting—then going off to a show at the Roxy or the Viper Room. After a night of dancing, drinking, and meeting kindred music souls, you could go grab a hot dog at the famous Carney’s. For any music lover living in or visiting Los Angeles, the Sunset Strip is a must-see place!

Sunset Strip

I live in Cleveland and I created this map for a map contest from They Draw And They Travel.

Map Of My Heart

This place is special to me because I'm in awe that such a little strip of coastline can hold all this abundance of wildlife and wonder. In one stroll you can experience ALL the weather, hike the trails, swim or enjoy the ocean, shop for eclectic local wares, eat home made food, and drink a locally brewed beverage. My children often have their classes on the sand dunes or watching the salmon spawn in the fall. I'm very grateful to live here.

A Day in Davis Bay

Clinton Hill is a treelined Brooklyn neighborhood where artists, writers, makers, students and creatives have lived throughout history, and continue to make their marks today. Spaces for creating, thinking, and collaborating dot the map, creating an atmosphere that's ever-evolving against a backdrop of historic brick row houses and brownstones.

My map depicts the many cafes and community spaces that celebrate the arts, and even a few places that do both (like the women-run Relationships cafe and Playground Coffee Shop). These are places where you can sip coffee surrounded by modern art, places that imagine a more intentionally-designed food system, shops with vintage clothing and furniture, destinations for modern art and music, and even a few historic (maybe unofficial) arts landmarks. It's a special place that has fueled my creativity for years, and I hope you'll find some inspiration here, too.

Coffee, Art and Design in Clinton Hill

Welcome to my neighbourhood! The south part of Amsterdam is known for its 1930 architecture called the Amsterdam school. I feel so lucky to live in this beautiful area, i love to walk or bike around to discovering new details every time. This neighbourhood is very lively, with the architecture museum, the art house cinema and lots of cute café's. Every other year this area hosts the international sculpture biennial with larger then life sculptures decorating the streets. I hope you enjoy this walk as much as i do, have fun!

Amsterdam Art Deco Walk

新型コロナウイルスの影響で、京都や日本の音楽シーンを支えるクラブやライブハウスが存続の危機に立たされています。そして同じように多様な人々が集まるBARやレストランも廃業の危機にあります。
コロナウイルスが収束して自由に外で遊べるそうになった時、チェーン店しか残っていない京都は嫌です。

このマップでは各店舗の取組を見ていただけます。
わずかでもサポートをしていただけると嬉しいです。
もちろん、このマップを広めることもサポートの一つです。
ぜひみなさんの力を貸してください！

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7/15 KYOTOGRAPHIE
6/15 同時代ギャラリー
6/3 きゃ座、きゃさ、きゃばぁ、siesta 8bit、キセノン、出町座、みなみ会館、京都シネマ、UrBANGUILD、HOTEL SHE, KYOTO、KYOTO MUSE
5/7 Club METRO、きゃ座、OOH-LA-LA、ネガポジ、siesta 8bit、キセノン

Updated on 7/15：SAVE UNDERGROUND KYOTO

This place is special to me because it was one of the most interesting places I visited during my 2017 solo trip in Japan. Naoshima definitely lives up to its name "Japan's Art Island" - where contemporary art meets architecture meets nature. The two GIANT pumpkin sculptures by one of the most acclaimed Japanese artists, Yayoi Kusama, were massive and became the symbol of the island. James Turrell’s work at Chichu museum and Minamidera blew. my. mind. The garden that built just like Monet's paintings was so beautiful. It felt like I stepped into his artwork! I also loved the beauty of simplicity and the creative use of natural light in Tadao Ando’s architecture. And of course - the delicious food and friendly people there. Spend a day on Naoshima next time you are in Japan. You won’t regret it!