Category Archives: Tourism

My Kind of Mayor

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

I recently heard about  an interesting initiative by the French railway company SNCF. To celebrate its new high-speed line direct from Lyons to Brussels, SNCF recently set up a giant cube to introduce the citizens of Lyons to Belgium’s capital … Continue reading →

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Above Paris (revisited)

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

The first time zeppelins flew over Paris, it was to bomb the city during World War I. Now, a German zeppelin company says it is nearing agreement with a company in Paris that plans to offer flights around the Eiffel … Continue reading →

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Travel Trends 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

I was intrigued by this very informative infographic on travel industry trends for 2012. One billion international traveler arrivals—wow that’s amazing ! And why doesn’t anyone want to vacation in Moldova or Tuvalu ? Take a look:

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No Library Card Required

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

A cleverly converted Leyland Olympia double decker bus nicknamed Maggie has been recyled into the world’s first Bicycle Library. Located in London’s Hackney neighborhood, the innovative library offers seven types of bike for loan or sale, including a popular electric … Continue reading →

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Journey to Atlantis

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Today’s guest post is by travel writer Richard Clark: A Journey to Atlantis If you have the time while staying on Crete, the capital, Heraklion is the ideal place to board a boat for Santorini, and believe me it is … Continue reading →

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Every Dot On The Map

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

“Every dot on a map interests me.” “unless the sun inside you is burning your gut, don’t do it.” Samizdat is here. Sometimes we all want to run away and live in cave.

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Lotus Dome or Soft Machine

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Inside Lille, France‘s beautiful Église Sainte Marie Madeleine, the Dutch design team Studio Roosegaarde has installed an intrguing dome-like structure composed of metalic petals that responds to the physical presence of visitors. The Lotus Dome is constructed of hundreds of light-sensitive flowers … Continue reading →

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Berlin Lights Up

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

The annual Berlin Festival of Lights is one of the largest illumination events in the world. For 12 nights every October, Berlin‘s iconic landmarks, historical buildings, cultural sites, streets and squares are transformed by stunning illuminations and lights shows. The … Continue reading →

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Lost Rivers

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

“Once upon a time, in almost every city, many rivers flowed. Why did they disappear? How? How could we see them again? This documentary tries to find answers by meeting visionary urban thinkers, activists and artist from around the world.” … Continue reading →

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Ireland, Who Knew ?

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Many thanks to the folks at GoIreland.com for this quirky infographic on Irish inventors and inventions. Take a peek at their website the next time you are planning a visit to Ireland.

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