Category Archives: Tourism

Islands of Britain

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

I recently stumbled across this fascinating documentary hosted and narrated by actor Martin Clunes of Doc Martin and Men Behaving Badly fame. The show travels throughout Britain visiting various islands and exploring how the progress of technology is impacting the … Continue reading →

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Is Your Sunday Random ?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Did you every wonder why Haydn’s tomb contains two heads ? Well listen to this story. Yelping with Cormac : Cormac McCarthy on Whole Foods and Taco Bell (sort of) Best Books 2011 Guide : Publisher’s Weekly free web-based app … Continue reading →

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A Year in New York

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

I really love this short film shot by freelance photographer and video editor Andrew Clancy. The video is based on one year of random filming around New York City. It’s not flashy or artsy, but simply a heartfelt slice of … Continue reading →

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Mapmania

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

You won’t find any of these marvelous one-of-a-kind maps in your typical travel guidebook, but they make exceedingly clever ways to interact with geographic places. Some of the very talented creators of these diverse and idiosyncratic maps are professional illustrators … Continue reading →

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Tacky Tourists, Tacky Photos

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Let’s face it, when we travel we all become tourists. But are we all destined to become tacky tourists, who take tacky tourist photos ? The hilarious website Tacky Tourist Photos, curated by Darren Garnick and Peter Koziell, seems to … Continue reading →

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“To Travel Is To Possess The World”

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Long before Rick Steves and Peter Greenberg showed us how to travel, Burton Holmes was delighting audiences with original travelogues and short films. The fascinating Burton Holmes Archive has a treasure trove of information about early travel writing and the … Continue reading →

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Chuuuttt !!! (Place Stravinski)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Last Friday’s post, Paris…Art on the Street, featured a monumental wall mural that’s actually called Chuuuttt !!! . The work, which can be found at the south side of the Pompidou Centre by the fabulous Fontaine des Automats in Place … Continue reading →

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Salon Du Chocolat

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Every Fall Paris attracts serious chocoholics for the annual Salon Du Chocolat at France’s largest exhibition center, the Porte de Versailles. The delecious show covers the world of chocolate from the cocoa bean growers based in Africa and South America … Continue reading →

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London Curiocity

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

London Curiocity is a map/magazine (or magazine/map) and website dedicated to the history and mystery of London. It offers unique and quirky angles on exploring Britain’s greatest city. The clever magazine is folded like a pocket map and fits in … Continue reading →

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Paris…Art on the Street

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Brian D. Butler
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