Category Archives: Europe

Word on the Street: Do it for Others

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

I have been an active community volunteer for many years on projects aimed at food insufficiency, substance abuse, mental health, and senior services. So I am always excited to see clever ways to spread the word on the joys of … Continue reading →

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Bookstore Tourism : London

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to visit each of the 17 wonderful bookstores in this charming short video from Abebooks. The little tour manages to cover antiquarian, secondhand, and indie community bookshops in every corner of London. Enjoy. … Continue reading →

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Go For The Books, Stay For The Beer

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Büchermeile Düsseldorf  is a mile-long book market of stalls along the banks of the river Rhine in Düsseldorf Altestadt. It happens on three weekends in the summer, the last one of this year will be September 22-23 (weather permitting of course).The … Continue reading →

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Banksy Takes A Seaside Holiday

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

The slippery street artist(s) known as Banksy recently dropped a new work in the old English seaside town of Clevedon. As an “old” person I resent the implication, but it does make a point.

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And The Winner Is …

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

I am happy to announce that the winner of the collectible travel book giveaway is Johanna B. from the UK. She has fittingly chosen The Romance of London 1911 by Gordon Home, which was published by Adam and Charles Black, London with … Continue reading →

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A Hole In The Alps

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

About this time each August, I become nostalgic for the Swiss Alps. I was fortunate to have spent most of the month one year camping and hiking around Switzerland. And one of my favorite areas was the less touristed valleys … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be A Bored Tourist

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

British documentary photographer Laurence Stephens has a decidedly satirical eye, so it’s no surprise that his new book Bored Tourists exudes an  acerbic wit. Based on a photo series of the same title, the book takes a trenchant look at travelers who … Continue reading →

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Chill Out

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

I think that I deserve some credit for refraining from indulging in my Iceland obsession for a few weeks now. However, I believe that at the height of summer here in the northern hemisphere we could all use a little … Continue reading →

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Bookshelves and Veggie Meatballs

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Say what you like about the Swedish megastore chain Ikea, I’ve been a fan for decades. Just looking up from my desk I can count eight Ikea bookshelves, two file cabinets, and the actual desk that I’m sitting at. And … Continue reading →

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Literary Touring

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

via Quid Corner

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