Category Archives: Public Transport

In transit

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

You don’t need to be a complete public transit or map fan to geek out on the new TRAVIC website created by students at the University of Freiburg in Germany—but it helps. TRAVIC, which is short for Transit Visualization Client, … Continue reading →

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Viewed Through The Monocle

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

If you’re a fan of Monocle magazine and media, then the newly launched Monocle Travel Guide Series is for you. Published by Berlin-based Gestalen, the slim travel guides will be priced at $15 retail. As you might expect, the full … Continue reading →

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Onboard with mindfulness

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Last month British Airways launched a wonderful new series of short videos to promote mindfulness mediation practices for air travelers. Created in collaboration with Mark Coleman from the California-based Mindfulness Institute, the on-board videos are designed to help passengers cope … Continue reading →

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The Pods Are Coming

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Have you ever been between flights at an airport and just wanted a place to take a nap or chill for an hour or two in peace. Maybe you’ve had a long layover but not enough time to leave the … Continue reading →

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NYC and Philly Optimized

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

If you follow travel blogs, you have probably seen posts on the optimal road trips through the United States and Europe. The brilliant coder behind these maps is a PhD candidate named Randy Olson. Now he has used the same … Continue reading →

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Fly BOAC

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Hey Taxi

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Whether you call them cabs, taxis, jitneys, jeepneys, or hacks, when you need to get somewhere fast they’re worth the price. This infographic from The Taxi Centre compares rides around the world.      

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Just Plane Revolting

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

What type of airplane passenger are you? I’d like to think that I’m considerate and patient, but that’s becoming more and more difficult with the crowded conditions and appalling behavior of other travelers. A recently released study commissioned by the … Continue reading →

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NYC Subway

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Brian D. Butler
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Paris By Velib

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Here in Philadelphia we are just getting around to launching a bike sharing program, but Paris is already celebrating eight years of the Vélib project. For the next six weeks, the Paris Rendez-Vous concept space at the Hôtel de Ville will … Continue reading →

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