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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
Nowhere to go but everywhere
“There was nowhere to go but everywhere…”
Posted in Books, Maps, USA, Writing
Tagged Beats, Jack Kerouac, On the Road, roadtrip
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Train Your Brain
This great little video from the clever folks behind the Improvement Pill YouTube channel addresses persistent misconceptions about reading.
Mountain Man
The Swiss street artist known as Saype recently completed this enormous “land work” in the mountains outside of Leysin, Switzerland. The piece, which is composed of cut and painted grass, depicts a relaxed man stretched out on a mountainside. Who would’t want … Continue reading
Too Much Candor Can Be Awkward
The Belgian street artist and graphic designer who goes by the enigmatic moniker Monk HF has been sharing some brutally honest travel posters on social media. The ongoing series challenges travelers to address uncomfortable issues, such as pollution, war, migration, animal exploitation, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Asia, Europe, Middle East, South America, Tourism
Tagged Borneo, Brazil, Faroe Islands, Greece, Phuket, Thailand
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Towering Tourist Traps
I readily admit that I’m a sucker for observation towers, suspended glass walkways, giant wheels, and all manner of tourist traps in the sky. So, the next time that I visit Brighton UK I will spring for a ticket to … Continue reading
Why A Duck
This amazing book sculpture was created by Thomas Wightman for Visit Scotland. The work celebrates a childhood train journey over the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct bridge. It may look familiar, if you’ve ever seen a Harry Potter film. all images ©Thomas Wightman
Posted in Architecture, Art, Books, Europe, Tourism
Tagged Harry Poter, Scotland, Trains, Visit Scotland
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Street Art Mapping
After posting a story last month on an amazing street art installation in New York City by JR, I received a few emails from readers who are planning visits to the city with questions on how to find street art. … Continue reading
A Town isn’t A Town…
h/t American Book Center, Amsterdam
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe
Tagged American Gods, Amsterdam, Neil Gaiman
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No offense to extroverts
if you are an extrovert, please keep an open mind and enjoy this wonderful (somewhat nsfw) spoken word poem from 18 year-old Rabia Kapoor. I always thought of myself as an introvert, but apparently I’m what is now known as … Continue reading
