Category Archives: Tourism

Machu Picchu: Then & Now

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

On July 24, 1911 the now famous ruins at Machu Picchu were nearly lost to time and the jungle. Today marks the 100th anniversary of Hiram Bingham’s “rediscovery” of South America’s premier tourist attraction.

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In Bruges (and more)

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

In Bruges by Madalina Andronic Wien by Tini Malitius Oscar’s Paris by Joanna Gniady Glasgow’s West End by Alice Dansey-Wright Paris Ramblings by Judith Cheng Favorite Firenze by Ranjini Chatterjee Walkin’ London by Dimitra Tzanos

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Bring Back The Luggage Label

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Brian D. Butler
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One Day On Earth

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Created on 10/10/10 by documentarians, students, video volunteers and just plain folks, One Day On Earth offers a unique glimpse of humanity through a recording of a 24 hour period in every country on the planet.

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The Secret Bookshop

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Watch this engaging video about Brazenhead Books, a secret bookstore that’s been tucked away in Michael Seidenberg’s apartment on the Upper East Side ever since the rent for his original retail space in Brooklyn was quadrupled. (Jonathan Lethem used to … Continue reading →

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Ferry Cross The Mersey

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Hat-tip to Evan Smythe for this timely post: The spanking new Museum of Liverpool, designed by 3XN Architects of the Netherlands and Manchester-based AEW group, opens today. The exciting building establishes a nexus that naturally connects the city and harbor. Located … Continue reading →

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Hurtigruten Redux

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

One month ago today we posted a link to the historic live broadcast and webcast of the Norwegian Coastal Express 134 hour voyage from beautiful Bergen to arctic Kirkenes. The Guinness Book of Records has now certified the braodcast as … Continue reading →

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Visit London (then & now)

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

These little BBC Motion Gallery videos offer a glimpse of London 50+ years ago and now.

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There’s An Infographic For That

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

       

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Flying Car : Finally Street Legal

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Some of us have been waiting decades for our promised flying cars ( and jet packs) and now they’ve finally arrived. It’s been a bumpy road for the Terrafugia company in its development of a “roadable aircraft” over the past … Continue reading →

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