Category Archives: Art

On the walls

Posted on July 20, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

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 →

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Art For Free

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

I’m always surprised about just how much great art is now available under the public domain, meaning you can use it for free however you see fit. Artvee is an open source archive of over 100,000 public domain works, including illustrations, photos, … Continue reading →

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Copenhagen For Free

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

This summer Copenhagen is rewarding visitors who support sustainable tourism with a wide range of free perks. Travelers can earn rewards at Copenhagen attractions ranging from a free lunch or a cup of coffee to a kayak tour or even … Continue reading →

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Post-apocalyptic Book Fest

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Selling Nature

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

I have fond memories of exploring the Greek islands way back in the 20th century when it was still possible to find secluded beaches and little family run hotels. Alas, mass tourism has made all of that unlikely. The Berlin-based … Continue reading →

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Souvenir for writers

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

Over the years I have been both the giver and recipient of some quite silly travel souvenirs, so it’s heartening to find that even the ancient Romans weren’t above bringing home the occasional humorous gift. The Museum of London Archaeology … Continue reading →

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Poe’s Summer Vacation

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

Ali Fitzgerald, an artist and a writer. Her most recent book is “Drawn to Berlin: Comic Workshops in Refugee Shelters and Other Stories from a New Europe.”

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Banishing Evil

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

This short New Yorker documentary about a Bulgarian tradition of dancing evil spirits away reminds us of the traditional rituals that are slowly disappearing, of the ways people develop coping mechanisms and lasting community. It’s a moving portrayal and a … Continue reading →

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I am tormented with an everlasting itch for things remote

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

Regular visitors to Travel Between The Pages are aware that I am both a Sci-Fi and space exploration geek. So it will come as no surprise that I am sharing the marvelous short film below. Wanderers is made even better by its … Continue reading →

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I know what you did last summer

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

Happy Solstice to all. Stay chill . And please ditch the socks and sandals look.  

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