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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
How Do You Do It
Posted in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, South America, USA
Tagged Chocolate, Holidays, Valentine Day
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More Than Half of The London Underground Is Above Ground
Many years ago, I wrote a travel guidebook for London, so I like to think of myself as fairly knowledgeable when it comes to the British capital. But I was surprised by some of the bits of information in this … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, History, Maps, Public Transport, Tourism, Travel Writing
Tagged London, London Underground, Metro, Subways, The Tube
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Perfect Travel Photos
I long ago gave up on the notion that I could take great travel photographs. In fact, now I generally leave the camera home and shoot random pics with my iPhone. Still, these travel photography hints from Ampersand Travel may … Continue reading
Books Onboard
I don’t know how this vintage steam locomotive found its way to the middle of a bookstore in Shenyang, China, but I’m onboard with the concept of trains in bookshops. Along with the engine, they are using the old carriages for bookshelves.
Posted in Asia, Bookstore Tourism, Public Transport
Tagged Bookselling, China, Shenyang, steam engines
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Book Fairies Underground
There are many terrific “book sharing” programs around the world, but my favorites are always the projects operated by small groups of generous, dedicated book lovers. Books on the Subway is one of those heartwarming projects that makes a place like New … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Public Transport, USA, Writing
Tagged book sharing, MTA, New York City
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Taming the Pippi Savage
Paris can be a glorious city, but sometimes the streets reek of urine from pippi savage (wild peeing). Now a team of entrepreneurs has developed a clever solution to this urban menace. The Uritrottoir (the name combines the words for urinal and pavement) is … Continue reading
Think Globally, Act Locally
I was shocked to discover that the Bronx, a New York City Borough with a population of 1.4 million people, has no bookstores. Although the Bronx has undergone an amazing transformation during the past decade,its last remaining bookstore chose to … Continue reading
London’s Smallest Library
London’s Borough of Lewisham is home to the city’s smallest public library. The Lewisham Micro Library was created by local resident Sebastian Handly, who purchased the old phone box from British Telecom and outfitted it with shelving, lighting, and a … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, Libraries
Tagged Lewisham, Little Free Library, London, South London
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Travel Between The Pages 