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Category Archives: Architecture
“other peoples’ joy can be annoying”
I stumbled upon the moody short film below and can’t quite articulate why it resonated so much with me. So, as usual I thought that I’d share it here to see if it hit home with any of you. Daniel … Continue reading
Ma maison à Paris
Whenever I am in Paris for more than a few days, I prefer to rent an apartment in my favorite district of the city. It may not be the in the hippest arrondissement, but I have always loved the vibe … Continue reading
London is already great, and it can be even greater.
Followers of Travel Between The Pages already know that I am an enormous Londonphile (if that’s even a word). Way back in the olden days of the 20th century I had the opportunity to spend some quality time getting to … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Europe, History, Museums, Public Transport, Tourism
Tagged Great Britain, London, United Kingdom, urban planning
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On the walls
If you are a regular visitor to TBTP, you probably have noticed that I’m a sucker for really good street art. So, I fell for these fabulous murals This time by Artez, a Belgrade-based Serbian artist whose style mixes photorealism and … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Europe, Museums
Tagged Belgrade, MOMA, Mural Art, NYC, Street Art
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Reading Room
The British Museum in London has reopened its famous circular Reading Room for visitors with free tours .The historic Reading Room was built between 1854 and 1857 to a design by Sydney Smirke using cast iron, concrete, and glass. Much of … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Europe, History, Libraries, Museums, Tourism
Tagged Arthur Conan Doyle, Bram Stoker, British Library, British Museum, London
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Bookstore Tourism: Il mio tipo di posto
It’s been more than a decade since I’ve visited Florence, so you will have to forgive that I missed the grand opening to the amazing Libreria Giunti Odeon. This fabulous mash-up of a cinema, bookstore and cafe premiered in November … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, Film, History, movies, Restaurants, Tourism
Tagged Firenze, Florence, Italy
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“To walk alone in London is the greatest rest.”
It’s surprising to learn that London wasn’t well mapped until the 1500s, but the cartographers, topographers, and historians of the Historical Towns Trust have the decided to remedy the problem by looking back in time to create period maps.. Their … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Europe, History, Maps, Tourism
Tagged Cartography, Great Britain, London
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The next best thing to being there
Yesterday, The Portal, a public technology sculpture arrived in New York City and Dublin. Serving as a virtual bridge, the installation will transmit a real-time unfiltered live stream of both cities, transcending physical barriers and putting New Yorkers and Dubliners instantly in … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Europe, Tech, Tourism, USA
Tagged Dublin, Ireland, New York City, Street Art
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