Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

No Gracias, No es para mi

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Overlooking the Tungurahua volcano near Banos de Agua Santa, about 90 miles from Quito, Ecuador, the “swing at the end of the world” is a tempting adventure for thrill seeking travelers, but not for me. Tethered to a rickety-looking wooden treehouse, … Continue reading →

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Bring Back the Flying Boats

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

If you are a regular reader of Travel Between The Pages (and why wouldn’t you be), then you are well aware of my undying affection for vintage travel posters. I am always dazzled by the brilliant graphic design work, particularly … Continue reading →

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Travel Between the Cups

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Travel Between The Pages followers know by now that I suffer from a serious case of O.C.D.—Obsessive Coffee Dependence. Whenever I plan a trip finding the best coffehouses, artisanal roasters and cafes is an uppermost priority. My iPhone and iPad … Continue reading →

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Forget the London Eye

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

When we think of giant wheels, most of us go to the giant London Eye, or even the historic Prater wheel in Vienna. But each winter hundreds of thousands of Parisians and tourists ride the Grande Roue de Paris on … Continue reading →

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What’s On Your Shoulder

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

I never gave much thought to the aesthetics of my backpacks; in fact I traveled with the same battered book bag for almost twenty years until it fell apart. But the folks at Eastpak think quite a bit about the … Continue reading →

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Light Snacks for the Mind

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Philadelphia’s Fishtown craft publishing outfit The Head and the Hand is teaming up with a vending machine company and Philly’s award-winning coffee roaster Elixr to offer us healthy snacks for the mind. The “Chapbook Vending Machines” will be filled with short stories … Continue reading →

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Bibliobenches

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

A new public art project in the UK called Books About Town plans to install artist designed benches shaped as open books. The 50 to 70 book benches – to be placed around London – will include seating based on … Continue reading →

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Requium for a Dream (bookstore)

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

I love Barcelona—really who doesn’t love Barcelona—but not just for the obvious reasons. Everyone is enamored with the city’s spectacular architecture, fabulous art, great music, and who wouldn’t kill for the tapas. Me too, but I’m also fascinated by Barcelona’s … Continue reading →

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Responding to the Quiet

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Here at TBTP we’re always keep an eye out for attention grabbing street art and dynamic installations. This mesmerizing work by California-based artist Phillip K. Smith III seized our attention immediately. As you will see from the video below (if … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games Are Real

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

A non-profit organization called The Harry Potter Alliance has launched a clever Hunger Games-themed social justice campaign called “Odds In Our Favor”. The group has released a rabble-rousing video called “The Hunger Games Are Real”, which uses events from Suzanne … Continue reading →

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