Category Archives: Europe

The Girl On The Train

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Read it quick before the film is released.

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Don’t Let Go

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

I’ve been a big fan of the Brazilian street art duo Os Gemeos for years. They recently completed this delightful, massive mural transforming the Pirelli Hangar Biocca exhibition center in Milan, Italy into an enormous metro car. The artwork was … Continue reading →

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Would Harry Beck Approve ?

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Literary map geeks rejoice—TfL has released a Shakespeare-themed Underground map just in time to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the bard’s passing tomorrow. The Tube lines have been cleverly renamed for Shakespearean characters, locations, plays, and themes. The map will … Continue reading →

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What’s In A Name

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Obrigado, Porto

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

I only had a brief visit to Porto, but this charming video has inspired me to spend more time there the next time that I’m in Portugal. “Thank you, Porto” is a sweet tribute to Portugal’s second city by director … Continue reading →

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London Cheat Sheet

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Prague’s Other Library

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Founded in 1722, the glorious Baroque Klementinum Library is often overlooked by bibliophiles visiting Prague. Every one heads for the magnificent Strahov Monastery Library—sometimes even walking right by the Klementinum on the way. Once you view the video below, you … Continue reading →

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Say Hej to Some Random Swede

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Sweden’s National Tourist Association wants to connect you with a new friend in Sweden. If you dial + 46 771 793 336, day or night, a switchboard will automatically connect you with a volunteer “ambassador” who will answer any questions … Continue reading →

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Train Sounds

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Running from Moscow to Vladivostok, the Trans-Siberian Railway is more than 5,000 miles long. Not many travelers complete a roundtrip on the line, but French electronic musician William Reze (aka Thylacine) spent the entire summer on the route last year … Continue reading →

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Windows on History

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

I’m a sucker for “then & now” photo mash-ups like this wonderful series of Parisian scenes. These images of Paris, all taken between 1871 and 1968, were then re-photographed at the exact spot and from the same angle. The series … Continue reading →

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