Category Archives: Tourism

London is already great, and it can be even greater.

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

Followers of Travel Between The Pages already know that I am an enormous Londonphile (if that’s even a word). Way back in the olden days of the 20th century I had the opportunity to spend some quality time getting to … Continue reading →

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Copenhagen For Free

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

This summer Copenhagen is rewarding visitors who support sustainable tourism with a wide range of free perks. Travelers can earn rewards at Copenhagen attractions ranging from a free lunch or a cup of coffee to a kayak tour or even … Continue reading →

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Selling Nature

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

I have fond memories of exploring the Greek islands way back in the 20th century when it was still possible to find secluded beaches and little family run hotels. Alas, mass tourism has made all of that unlikely. The Berlin-based … Continue reading →

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Reading Room

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

The British Museum in London has reopened its famous circular Reading Room for visitors with free tours .The historic Reading Room was built between 1854 and 1857 to a design by Sydney Smirke using cast iron, concrete, and glass. Much of … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the city of love

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

The BBC has released a new promotional video to gin-up some excitement for the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Titled ‘Welcome to the City of Love,’ the short weaves a heartwarming narrative that blends Parisian romance with the passion … Continue reading →

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You Are Here

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

Poetry in Parks is an initiative to install poetry on picnic tables in seven national parks. As public works of art, the picnic tables will each feature a historic American poem selected by the 24th U.S. National Poet Laureate, Ada Limón. … Continue reading →

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Disappearing Bags

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

I try to avoid checking baggage when I fly, but some times it’s necessary to take that leap of faith and hope that luggage actually arrives. In the video below Sam Denby of Half as Interesting explains what goes on behind the … Continue reading →

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Is It Even A City

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

The simple creativity in the new video below for VisitOslo is rare in tourism ads these days, most of which blend into each other. This is different, a typical understated Norse dry sense of humor.   

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it’s closer than you think

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

CLOSE is a very neat visualization project that shows where to locate in city neighborhoods essential amenities within a short distance of travel. “Proximity governs how we live, work, and socialize. Close is an interactive travel time map for people … Continue reading →

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Bookstore Tourism: Il mio tipo di posto

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

It’s been more than a decade since I’ve visited Florence, so you will have to forgive that I missed the grand opening to the amazing Libreria Giunti Odeon. This fabulous mash-up of a cinema, bookstore and cafe premiered in November … Continue reading →

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