Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

It’s Not Hoarding If It’s Books

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Reader’s Block

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

   

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Everyone Loves A Pop-Up

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

The 1964 World’s Fair was a two-year event centered on peace, understanding, and apparently, pop-up books. Released in 1963, Peter and Wendy See the New York World’s Fair shows two children, Peter and Wendy, – no relation to Peter Pan or … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

President Barack Obama recently posted on Facebook his summer reading list. This year it’s a mix of fiction, memoirs, and instructive non-fiction. If you are searching for a good vacation read, you can never go wrong following the lead of … Continue reading →

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Art Floats

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

Europe’s first floating art museum has finally launched on the River Seine in the heart of Paris. The much anticipated attraction is  conveniently situated near the Pont des Invalides. Focusing on contemporary urban art, Fluctuart offers three levels with a permanent collection, … Continue reading →

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Travel Advisory

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

I have recently heard from some TBTP readers who have concerns about travel safety in the United States. With a number of countries including Japan, Germany, and New Zealand issuing travel advisories for their citizens considering visiting the U.S., it’s … Continue reading →

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Vintage Italy

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Brian D. Butler
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Caturdays

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Camping 101

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Brian D. Butler
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Don’t Get Lost

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

  Google Maps: Live View If you still managed to get lost despite using Google Maps, augmented reality directions are here. On August 8th, Google launched a beta version of its Live View mode in Google Maps, which uses your … Continue reading →

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