On my bookshelf...Wired Magazine
You might think this is an odd choice for on my bookshelf, it is a magazine after all. But as I'm filming at the moment, I've not had much time to read; so, I thought I'd share what I like to read when I'm travelling on my own. Sometimes I do pack a couple of novels, but often, especially if I'm in a rush, I'll pick up the latest copy of Wired magazine before I board my flight.
I'm a big fan of Wired, mainly because it covers ideas I find really interesting, especially in terms of technology. Like the fab feature in this month's issue 'Spectacular Gastronomy', all about kitchen technology. I could only dream of owning half of those gadgets - not that I'd have the space for them anyway! In the more affordable price bracket, like the sound of the Evak food storage jar which creates a vacuum to keep things like coffee beans fresher for longer. Genius.
Asides from the content, there's also lots of other things to appreciate like the impeccable design throughout the magazine. Particularly love this illustration by Giacomo Gambineri for the article 'I want it', all about how the web and smart phone apps are revolutionising the way people get things done.
If you're practically inclined, there's even DIY tutorials, like how to make your own spectrometer, build a glow in the dark table or even cook on a car engine, you know just in case you find yourself in need of an emergency baked camembert (yep, apparently it is possible!). Also love the illustration for this one too.
Do you read Wired? Interested to hear what magazines or books you pack when you're travelling!
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