Category Archives: Tourism

Fall of the Wall

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Germany’s capital city is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with numerous events both solemn and celebratory. I particularly like the planned trail of thousands of luminous white balloons that will follow the route of the … Continue reading →

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A Paris Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

h/t to Golem Treize  

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Literary Travel Guide

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Classic Literature Travel Guide was produced by Cheapflights.

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Magical Cities

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Way back sometime ago I shared a post on Vahram Muratyan’s cheeky compare & contrast graphic project Paris vs New York. Now Paris-based freelance filmmaker Frank Matellini has taken the concept to the next level with this charming short video … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Middle Earth

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Air New Zealand has once again partnered with filmmaker Peter Jackson to create an epic Hobbit-themed air safety video. Starring Elijah Wood and Jackson himself, the film showcases stunning views of the New Zealand countryside along with amusing cameos by … Continue reading →

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Tumblr this is not

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Love old books? Check-out the terrific new website Quill from book historian Erik Kwakkel.

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Paris Museums

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

There’s good news for Paris museum visitors; starting in 2015 some of the most popular attractions are expanding opening times to seven days a week. Instead of closing one day each week on Mondays or Tuesdays, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay … Continue reading →

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See it like a native

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

I often get asked advice on how to see New York City. Of course I always suggest the purchase of a good, old fashioned print travel guide book, and the usual websites, too. Recently, I’ve been recommending NYCgo.com which is … Continue reading →

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Are You Flying Blah Airlines

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Full disclosure: I did not watch the entire video below. I doubt that you will either—damn, it’s nearly six hours long. But Virgin America’s new video, titled “Have You Been Flying BLAH Airlines”, is both hilarious and excruciating. The questionable … Continue reading →

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Boston Night and Day

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Boston is one of North America’s most historic and exciting small cities to visit. Photographer Julian Tryba captured the real spirit of the place in his terrific time-lapse that incorporates day and night shots in every frame. Titled “Boston Layer-Lapse”, the … Continue reading →

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