Category Archives: Maps

Imagine No Borders

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

If you are a regular follower of TBTP, you’ve likely noted that I’m a bit of a map and globe geek. The fascination probably began with a globe/lamp combination that sat on my bedside table as a young child. I’m … Continue reading →

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Mini Metros

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Washington, D.C.-based graphic designer Peter Dovak has created a beautifully simplified series of transit maps for 220 metro and light rail systems from around the world. They might not help you get where you need to go, but they sure … Continue reading →

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If TripAdvisor Says So, It Must Be True

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

The travel company Thomson Holidays pulled data from TripAdvisor to create this infographic for the top tourist attractions around the world. We may have our personal doubts about the choices, but who are we to quibble with TripAdvisor users. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Mapping 2016

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Every year, the National Geographic tantalizes cartography geeks with a selection of the year’s best published maps. The 2016 list is fascinating and wildly diverse in focus and design. I’ve shared some below, but you can view the entire list … Continue reading →

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Everything Is Illuminated

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Artist Rafael Esquer first visited New York City 20 years ago as a student, but he never forgot the exhilarating feeling of Manhattan at night. Now as the director of a design studio, he has created a fabulous poster rendered … Continue reading →

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Islands of Sanity

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

If you are planning a visit to the United States after January 20, 2017, please consider using the map above to set your itinerary. You may miss out on some of the most spectacular sights and landscape, but at least … Continue reading →

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Is It Wrong

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

I haven’t quite made up my mind about these new takes on the New York City subway map from the Brooklyn-based Triboro Design team. The duo explain their design choices by saying, “we chose the most inappropriate colors that we … Continue reading →

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Lost In Place

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Getting lost in a new city isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, sometimes it’s the way that we discover the true spirit of a place. Lost iN is a marvelous series of locally curated travel guides that invites readers to “surrender … Continue reading →

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Nowhere to go but everywhere

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

“There was nowhere to go but everywhere…”

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Street Art Mapping

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

After posting a story last month on an amazing street art installation in New York City by JR, I received a few emails from readers who are planning visits to the city with questions on how to find street art. … Continue reading →

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