Category Archives: Europe

Why Not Crete

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

This guest post on Crete is from writer and journalist Richard Clark, who is the author of two books on Greece. Samaria – The Longest Gorge The early start had taken its toll and I was fighting with my eyes … Continue reading →

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You Asked For It

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

When I meet readers of Travel Between The Pages, they often comment on the numerous photographs of libraries and bookshops that appear on the blog. Comment in a positive way that is. So, here are some more “library porn” shots … Continue reading →

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No Assembly Required

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Love it or hate it, IKEA is known the world over for its cleverly designed home furnishings, innovative marketing campaigns and big box stores. Now the global colossus has set its sights on an entirely new market—budget hotels. Inter IKEA, … Continue reading →

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What makes Paris look like Paris

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Even if you have never had the opportunity to visit Paris, you probably have a very clear notion of what the city’s distinctive architecture looks like. Not simply the iconic sights, such as Notre Dame and the Louvre, but the … Continue reading →

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This Is Where We Live

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Many thanks to Rick Pell for the link to this captivating short animated film produced by Apt Studio and Asylum Films for the 25th anniversay celebrations of British  4th Estate Publishers. Readers in the U.K. probably know that 4th Estate … Continue reading →

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Life’s a Beach

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Shooting from open helicopters, Hollywood-based photographer Gray Malin has been documenting beaches around the globe, from Miami Beach to Rio and from Europe to Australia. Seen from above, a crowded beach or hotel pool becomes a blank canvas that allows … Continue reading →

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Best Tour Bus Ever

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

By now, we are all too familiar with the ubiquitous double-decker tour buses that clog the streets of every significant tourist destination around the world. But these neat Parisian models from 1950 actually look like fun to ride. Built on … Continue reading →

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Urbanauts: Staying Local in Vienna

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

The Vienna, Austria based Urbanauts have started a movement that they have dubbed Das Horizontale Hotel. This project is converting vacant neighborhood storefront shops around Vienna into single-room hotels. Their first mini-hotel is housed in a former tailor shop near … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Paris

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Sometimes Paris feels just like this…

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The Joy of Maps

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

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