Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

Saint Petersburg by Air

While researching an upcoming visit to Saint Petersburg, I stumbled on this wonderful aerial tour of the city by helicopter.

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It’s Fair Use Week

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Winter Instructions

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Beautiful Budapest

Budapest is a vibrant, exciting, and beautiful city. If you’re on the fence about visiting, or thinking of places to go on your next European trip, these gorgeous photos by landscape photographer Kr    

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For Your Next Amazing Adventure

Poster by Joshua Graham available here.

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More Than The BBC

Like many of us in the Americas, graphic designer Tim Ritz is a huge fan of British television programs. He may be a bit more obsessed than the average TV viewer though. Ritz has used his extensive knowledge of British … Continue reading

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Foire du Livre

I was amused to see that this year’s Foire du Livre de Bruxelles is being promoted by the city’s unofficial mascot. The Manneken Pis, a diminutive 17th century bronze statue, is dressed in a new print covered outfit and is … Continue reading

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Pop Into Berlin

Berlin is trying to get our attention with the Pop into Berlin traveling pop-up store and show. The city’s promotional agency Berlin Partner and Visit Berlin have been offering a taste of Berlin around Europe with a clever project featuring … Continue reading

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The Middle Seat Is The Worst

h/t Wendy MacNaughton

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Pictures of the Floating World

The Japanese artist who goes by the moniker Segawa Thirty-Seven  has once again released some of his wonderfully reimagined ukiyo-e woodblock paintings and prints. The new series of gifs adds elements of 21st century tech to liven-up the original 19th century scenes.  

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