Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

Canary Islands: Latitude of Life

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

The Canary Islands Tourist Board, which represents the Spanish archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa, recently commissioned seven artists from seven different countries to create original artwork based on the distinctive architecture, culture and landscape of each island. The … Continue reading →

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Never Too Old For A Room Mate

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

These days when I’m visiting a city for more than four or five days, I prefer to rent an apartment over a hotel stay. I usually choose a local rental agency over Airbnb for the more reliable service in case … Continue reading →

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Yes, You Can Really Go There

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

h/t to Just The Flight

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Just Norway

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Norway: a time-lapse adventure is the result of a five month, 15,000 kilometer road trip across Norway from the southern fjords to the Russian border in the Finnmark. This extraordinary video is the work of the gifted young photographer Morten Rustad, … Continue reading →

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Poe Comes Home

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Tomorrow afternoon, a new bronze statue “Poe Returns To Boston” will be unveiled at Edgar Allan Poe Square, close to the Boston Commons and the iconic author’s birthplace. Almost 165 years to the day after his death at age 40, … Continue reading →

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Around the World

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

The photo/video/clip-art site Shutterstock.com’s compilation video “Around the World in 80 Clips” will have you packing a bag and heading to the airport.

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Chocolate Makes The World Go Round

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

  h/t to Love Home Swap for their infographic

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Too needy

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

I’ve never stayed at the Hans Brinker Budget Hotel in Amsterdam, but I enjoy their amusing advertising campaigns. Previous efforts have included “Now a door in every room” and “Sorry for being wonderful at not welcoming you”, as well as … Continue reading →

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Qwerty Portraits

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Brazilian artist Álvaro Franca uses old electric and manual typewriters to create these amazing portraits of iconic authors like J.D. Salinger, Clarice Lispector, Charles Bukowski and Jack Kerouac. This little video demonstrates how it’s done.  

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What’s a Brooklyn handshake

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Puerto Rico-based street artists Bik Ismo—aka Joshua Santos Rivera— recently completed this striking commentary on American urban life in Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC.

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