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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
It’s Old Book Week
image © Bonnie M. Butler Although for years now pundits have been predicting that digital books would eliminate printed books any day now, the real thing still has an enduring allure. Some of us are fortunate enough to surround ourselves with … Continue reading
The Real Sharing Economy
Notfairbnb is a brilliant initiative of Belgium’s Solidarité Grand Froid and TBNA Bruxelles, which are non-profit groups whose aim is to help homeless people live better lives while on the street. They provide material assistance, as well as psychological and social … Continue reading
Not A Lost Art (yet)
Those of us who buy, sell and collect antiquarian books obviously value them for their literary content, but most of us are also enamored by the physical books. I’m especially thrilled to discover intact old bindings and volumes which incorporate … Continue reading
Happy New Year
A wise person once told me to begin a project how I wanted it to end. In that spirit, I would like to start this new year by expressing my gratitude to all of the regular followers of Travel Between … Continue reading
Underground Museum
If you know anyone who lives or works in New York City, they’ve probably had something to say about the soon-to-be-opened , but long delayed, new Second Avenue subway line. What they probably haven’t mentioned is the exceptional artwork that … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Public Transport, USA
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Can Your E-Ticket Be Hacked
Can your e-ticket be hacked ? Sadly, the answer is yes. Recently, a team of hackers working with a group of German media organizations demonstrated just how simple it is to hack the six digit code on most airline e-tickets. … Continue reading
Posted in Air Travel, Europe, Public Transport, Tech, Tourism
Tagged airlines, e-tickets, Schengen Area
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Airbnb : You know where, who knows when
During recent years, I’ve used a number of apartment and hotel booking services, but I get more questions from folks about Airbnb than any other company. A frequent question is how far in advance is it best to book a … Continue reading
Posted in Hotels, Tech, Tourism, Uncategorized
Tagged Airbnb, apartment rentals, sharing economy
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