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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
The Atlas Obscura…don’t get lost there
Welcome to the Atlas Obscura, a compendium of this age’s wonders, curiosities, and esoterica. The Atlas Obscura is a collaborative project with the goal of cataloging all of the singular, eccentric, bizarre, fantastical, and strange out-of-the-way places that get left … Continue reading
1 For All
1 for All: Standing up for the First Amendment By Ken Paulson Every July 4th, we celebrate the Founding Fathers who gave America the gift of liberty.Except that they didn’t. Actually, the operative word is “fathers.” These gentlemen did … Continue reading
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Celebrate A Philly Fourth
During the sweltering summer of 1776, fifty-six unlikely revolutionaries defied the King of England and gathered at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia to declare independence for the fledgling United States of America. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, … Continue reading
Someplace To Lay Your Head (Europe)
Here are a few European hotel suggestions from Travel Between The Pages readers. Amsterdam: Hotel V Frederiksplein, Weteringschan 136 Brussels: Hotel Café Pacific, Rue Antoine Dansaert 57 Budapest: Mamaison Hotel Andrassy, Andrassy út 111 Lisbon: Living Lounge Hostel, Rua do Crucifixo … Continue reading
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Museo Galileo Reopens
The Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza (Institute and Museum of the History of Science) has undergone a renovation involving a complete redesign of its exhibition areas and displays. On June 11th, it reopened under the new name of … Continue reading
Of Giant Peaches, Fantastic Foxes & Chocolate Factories
This post was provided by UK correspondent Evan Smythe. I found the captivating, absurdist fiction of Roald Dahl through James and the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr. Fox and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but became a committed Dahl enthusiast through … Continue reading
Readers’ Choice: Top Ten Train Trips
Here’s an unofficial readers’ top ten European train trips and a few extra journeys too. Glacier Express—Switzerland Bernina Express—Switzerland-Italy Cinque Terre—Italy Swiss Cog railways: Rigi,Pilatus,Jungfrau,Rothorn,Lauterbrunnen Lucerne to Interlaken—Switzerland Myrdal-Flåm—Norway Vienna to Venice—Austria-Italy Munich to Innsbruck—Germany-Austria Scottish Highlands—UK Zurich to Vienna—Switzerland-Austria … Continue reading
Alone In Berlin…Again
Topography of Terror Museum Earlier this month, I posted a short review of Hans Fallada’s riveting saga Alone In Berlin (Every Man Dies Alone) which generated some interesting comments and emails. One of these led me back to my travel … Continue reading
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Reader Rail Favorites
Readers have been weighing-in on their top European rail routes. Here are a few favorites: The Inlandsbanan is one of Scandinavia’s most scenic railways. Beginning at Kristinehamn in the south and terminating in Gällivare in the north, the route travels … Continue reading
America’s Book Town
Photographer Valerie Jardin recently visited Stillwater, Minnesota, “The First Book Town in North America”, and sent us this marvelous photo essay. You can see more of Valerie’s fine work on her website or her blog. Located less than 30 minutes … Continue reading
