Category Archives: Tourism

Paris Through the Lens

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Paris Through Pentax is a lovely short video created by Maison Carnot which is a digital video company.

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At least it’s close to the airport

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

If you’re looking for an inexpensive, albeit inconveniently located, unique place to stay in New York City this may be the ticket. What do you think about staying at a floating, sustainable hotel made from repurposed truck parts sound? Designed by architects … Continue reading →

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Homer’s Hometown

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Last week Springfield, Oregon unveiled a mural art tribute to America’s favorite family. Created by artist Julius Preite, the 15 by 30 foot mural adorns the city’s Emerald Art Center. Sadly, this Springfield is not the real hometown of the … Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day from Down the Shore

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

During another lifetime, I lived in number of seaside towns on the New Jersey coast. Labor Day is always a bittersweet holiday for shore communities. For seasonal tourists, it marks the unofficial end of summer and the beginning of the … Continue reading →

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Do Libraries Float

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

I love libraries and I love boats; what could be better than a library on a boat ? The Floating Library is a new pop-up project that will open at New York City’s Hudson River Pier 25 on the Lilac Museum … Continue reading →

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Been There

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

If you’ve been searching for a simple way to keep track of your peregrinations, the free iOS app Been, created by Martin Johannesson, is an elegant way to record visits to U.S. states and nations around the world. The app … Continue reading →

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Literary Map NYC

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Inspired by some of the terrific literary maps of New York City that have been popping-up online, the Jewish Book Council created this super Jewish literary Map of New York City.

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Color Studies

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

One of the joys of visiting the Netherlands during Spring time is the profusion of multicolored tulip fields throughout the nation. Rome-based photographer Simone Sbaraglia took to the air this April to capture the breathtaking hues and vibrant geometry of … Continue reading →

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Drone Day Tuesday

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

If you can’t travel this summer, you can at least take brief mini-vacations thanks to some very talented drone-operating videographers.

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Murakami’s Tokyo

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Regular visitors to TBTP are probably familiar with my fervent enthusiasm for the writings of Haruki Murakami. This month marked the much anticipated release of the English translation of his latest novel Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage. I … Continue reading →

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