Category Archives: Europe

London Eye …redux

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

I was intrigued when I heard that the London Eye had undergone a renovation and relaunch. I imagined all kinds of spectacular technological upgrades to the giant Thames-side ferris wheel. but I was let down when I discovered that all … Continue reading →

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On Eurobus

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Eurobus is a compilation of digital photographs shot by artist/photographer Taylor Holland while traveling around Paris by bicycle. The book, published by Matmos Press of Montreal, is dedicated to the anonymous artists who design the over-the-top graphics that cover all of … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Brian D. Butler
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Paris vs. New York

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Last year we pointed you to the delightful and entertaining blog Paris versus New York which was created by artist/graphic designer Vahram Muratyan. Now the whimsical chronicle of the idiosyncratic styles of the two great cities has become a lighthearted … Continue reading →

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Where Dickens Lived

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Next week marks the official Charles Dickens Bicentennial, but commemorations have been taking place around the world for months. Now a new book by Cambridge University Professor Ruth Richardson has uncovered the real-life people who inspired Dickens’ iconic characters. Dickens … Continue reading →

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Switzerland For Free

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

How would you like to spend a relaxing week in the Swiss Alps, while avoiding the stress and tedium of international travel—and all for free ? Do you want to escape to a pristine mountain hideaway for five days in … Continue reading →

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Don’t Embark Without One

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

There’s an embarrassment of riches when it comes to urban transit apps for smartphones, as well as a pile of dreck. But it can be a daunting task choosing an app to help navigate an unfamiliar public transport system. San … Continue reading →

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Watch Your Step

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

The popular Spanish street art collective known as Luzinterruptus has created a humorous and dramatic installation that sheds light on a common urban problem. Portable hospital urinals were filled with yellow tinted water and led lights and then attached to … Continue reading →

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Would You Visit Napoleonland

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

In a baffling bid to increase tourism to France, Yves Jégo, Mayor of Montereau and Deputy from the Parti Radical, has announced plans to raise funding for a new French theme park dedicated entirely to Napoleon Bonaparte. Mayor Jégo suggests … Continue reading →

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Deutschland Joins World Book Night

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Germany has become the third country to join the World Book Night celebrations. Started in the UK last year, World Book Night will take place this year on April 23rd and is centered on the give-away of millions of books … Continue reading →

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