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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
Viva La Huelga !
Today is the first in a series of National Strikes in the United States against the new Fascist regime in Washington. The ongoing assault on the basic institutions of American democracy must be opposed. A vast majority of the U.S. … Continue reading
Libraries Are For Everyone
Libraries Are For Everyone, now that’s a concept that we can all agree upon—I hope. The simple, but forceful message and original series of images was created by librarian Rebecca McCorkindale following the announcement of the temporary President’s illegal travel ban. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Freedom of Speech, Libraries, USA
Tagged freedom to read, Resistance
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Take A Hike
This is a guest post from our friend Dan at True North Athletics . Please address any comments, complaints, or quibbles to him. Just kidding; I’m always glad to hear from readers. Hiking In the Bush: What You Need To … Continue reading
Posted in Tech, Tourism, Travel Writing
Tagged Camping, GPS, Hiking, Survival Skills
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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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