Category Archives: Europe

Skip the Museum Lines

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

all images by christophe recoura The grand Musee D’Orsay in Paris was a train station in its first incarnation. It seems quite fitting that images of art work from the popular museum are now gracing French trains. SNCF, the state-owned railway, is … Continue reading →

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Paris Sans Voiture

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Beginning on May 8th, the air will be just a little bit cleaner in Paris—at least on Sundays. The French capital’s government will ban automobile traffic along the famed Champs Elysées and on nine other roads. Another four areas of … Continue reading →

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Station Culture

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Rumia, Poland is a small city just outside of Gdansk. When the local government decided to revitalize the old railway station, they decided to incorporate the public library in the project. The combined transit station/cultural center has now won the … Continue reading →

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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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