Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

Not All Who Wander

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The yet-to-be launched travel website Wander asked illustrators to imagine a postcard “from everywhere and nowhere at once”. Then Wander posted the results of the “Wander Postcard Project” on a dedicated tumblr. The terrific typographic postcards are also available for … Continue reading →

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Keep Reading

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

This exciting series of award-winning, promotional videos was produced last year for the Mexico City bookstore chain Libreria Gandhi by the advertising firm Ogilvy Mexico and the videos were directed by Rodrigo Garcia. If you’re in Mexico City, be sure to … Continue reading →

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Nirvana Is Not a Destination

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Regular readers of TBTP are well aware of my interest in the work of Charles Bukowski. So they won’t be surprised that I love this brilliant, melancholy film based on Bukowski’s poem “Nirvana”. The film, Nirvana, A Charles Bukowski Poem … Continue reading →

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Gidsy Keeps It Real

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Founded in Berlin in 2011, Gidsy is a neat website that matches travelers with locals in 140 cities in 42 countries. Local residents list activities that offer less touristy experiences for reasonable fees. Most of Gidsy’s listings are for activities and events … Continue reading →

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Barcelona Chic & Basic

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Someone recently asked if I get comped hotel accommodations for my blog posts. No, it hasn’t happened yet. Not even an upgrade. I just like to share interesting and imaginative hotel and hostel finds with TBTP readers. The last time that I … Continue reading →

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Hometown TV

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Wherever I travel, I am constantly surprised by the popularity (and inescapable reach) of American television shows. But there often seems to be confusion about the actual geographic settings for American TV shows. Well, graphic artist James Chapman has created … Continue reading →

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It’s Just That Easy

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Based on some sound advice from author and screenwriter John August, Ryan Rivard developed this straightforward little infographic to help struggling writers complete that book or screenplay scene. (see below) If you’d like to learn more, you can check-out author … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Mountain Lake

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

World Press Award-winng British photographer Geoff Tompkinson is lucky enough to reside for part of each year along the shore of Austria’s “perfect mountain lake” Hallstatt. If you’ve been fortunate enough to visit this UNESCO World Heritage site, or if you … Continue reading →

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Will It Still be a Lonely Planet

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

If you’ve purchased a travel guidebook during the last forty years, chances are that you bought a title from the venerable Lonely Planet series. Many dedicated Lonely Planet users are not aware, however, that the LP founders Tony and Maureen … Continue reading →

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Spend A Penny

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Whether you call it the lavatory, WC, bathroom, servicio or toilet, you probably would never consider having a meal there. Well, London’s new Attendant Cafe may help transcend any aversion to eating in a public restroom. Openned on February 18th, … Continue reading →

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