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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
I’d Miss My Train
Rail travelers will never be short of reading material if they pass through the main train station in Haarlem, Netherlands. Two years ago de Bibliotheek op hef Station opened with 2,000 books and an interesting model. The collection is displayed … Continue reading
A London Peculiar
I’ve been a fan of the slightly wacky, very British, Smoke-A London Peculiar for years. It was originally an old-school print zine that was packed with all manner of London-focused short fiction, essays, photos, off-beat travel pieces, artwork and bit … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, Photography, Tourism, Writing
Tagged Arts, England, London, Travel and Tourism
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Why Don’t We Do It In The Road
As a life-long Beatles fan, I loved this short meditation on the celebrated Abbey Road zebra crossing. The film, directed by Chris Purcell, celebrates the tens of thousands of visitors who flock to the site each year to recreate the … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Film, Music, Photography, Tourism
Tagged Abbey Road, Abbey Road Studio, London, Zebra crossing
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Philadelphia’s Literary Legacy
Philadelphia is widely known for it’s treasure-trove of historical sites and it’s rich architectural heritage. And of course, it’s the mural arts capital of the world. But less attention has been focused on the area’s splendid literary legacy. Opened just … Continue reading
Posted in Books, History, Libraries, Tourism, USA, Writing
Tagged Ben Bova, David Goodis, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Free Library, Philadelphia International Airport
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Taksim Square Book Club
After weeks of demonstrations and clashes between protesters and police across Turkey, a new type of civil disobedience has emerged—the Standing Protest. Turkish performance artist Erdem Gunduz started it off by standing with his hands in his pockets facing the … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Books, Europe, Freedom of Speech, Writing
Tagged Erdem Gunduz, Istanbul, Taksim Square, Turkey
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Paris Unfolding Self
Gabriel Aguirre was born in Mexico, educated in the United States, and lives in Paris. He’s an IT profession by trade, but a highly skilled photographer, too. His wonderful series—Dépliage Du Soi, or Unfolding Self—is a thought-provoking riff on identity … Continue reading
How Important Are Online Reviews
The online reputation management company TrustYou has just released this neat infographic (see below) that examines the impact of web reviews and social media on travel booking decisions. Would you book a hotel that had no online reviews? Well 49% … Continue reading
Posted in Tech, Tourism, Travel Writing
Tagged Facebook, Reputation management, Social media
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Don’t Be Rude
One of the Europe’s most visited cities, but also famous for its purported rudeness, Paris has launched a campaign to improve its reputation and better meet the needs of tourists. Restaurant servers, taxi drivers and retail sales staff in the … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Hotels, Museums, Tourism, Travel Writing
Tagged France, Montmartre, Paris, Tourism
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Home is The Navel of the World
Sergio Miranda is an Argentina-born, Bahrain-based photographer usually known for his work in fashion and advertising. So, his series called Ombligo is a bizarre departure. The amusing project is based on photographs of maps printed on stomachs. Each image prominently … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Maps, Middle East, Photography, South America
Tagged Argentina, Bahrain, Miranda
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