Category Archives: Tourism

New Zealand Is Not Erewhon

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Today’s guest post is by New Zealand travel writer Pam Neville. The article is in support of Blog4NZ, which is a grassroots blogging and social media effort to support New Zealand travel in the wake of the horrific earthquake in … Continue reading →

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Italy’s Art In Easter Eggs

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Today’s guest post is from Scott McLay of Edinburgh, Scotland. Now in its tenth year, Rome’s L’Arte nell’ Uovo di Pasqua, or ‘Art in Easter Eggs’ is a unique celebration that combines art, Italian tradition, design and skill with charity … Continue reading →

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Yes, We Love the Infographics

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Celebrate The Atlas Obscura

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Atlas Obscura is hosting the second annual International Obscura Day on April 9, 2011, in partnership with Hendrick’s Gin. This is a day set aside for “expeditions, back-room tours and hidden treasures” in places near or not-so-near. Events will take … Continue reading →

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Before I Die…

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Before I Die… in New Orleans is a wonderful project created by urban planner and installation artist Candy Chang. Her installation has turned one large wall of an abandoned building into an enormous chalkboard where local residents can write their … Continue reading →

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Ne Vous Adore Dumbledore ?

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Warner Bros will open its “The Making of Harry Potter” walking tour at Leavesden, England, the production base of the Harry Potter films, in spring next year. The three-hour-long tour will give fans the chance to see sets, costumes, props … Continue reading →

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Can You Improve on Norway

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

In 2005, Norway launched a 15 year campaign to increase tourism. The government contracted with designers and architects to build tourist routes, reststops and scenic viewpoints. The project, dubbed The National Tourist Routes In Norway, forms a network that spans … Continue reading →

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Sunday Is Random

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Brian D. Butler
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All the museum that money can buy

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Carlos Slim could be the world’s richest person with an estimated wealth exceeding $53 billion. But on March 1st he was just another art patron unveiling his personal museum. The Museo Soumaya, named for Slim’s late wife, will open officially … Continue reading →

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Find a Perfect Hotel Room ?

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Most regular travelers are familiar with the helpful site Seatguru.com. Although it still has some flaws, the site provides useful seating charts for most types of aircraft of the major air carriers. But when it comes to hotel rooms, however, … Continue reading →

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