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Category Archives: Tourism
We ♥ New York City
The original I ❤️NY campaign was launched in 1977 to encourage New York City tourism and to reinvigorate community pride. The iconic logo, which has graced everything from T-shirts to billboards, was created by the iconic graphic designer Milton Glaser. … Continue reading
‘Don’t be a tourist – be an Explorist’
The folks from Denmark’s tourism marketing group Visit Denmark have cleverly brought major artworks such as the Mona Lisa, Girl With the Pearl Earring, Van Gogh’s self-portrait, and the Statue of Liberty to life using AI to encourage travelers to … Continue reading
The art of travel
I recently discovered the marvelous travel poster art created by Polish artist Stefan Norblin (1892-1952). Trained as a painter, Norblin had a diverse career as a portrait painter, muralist, costume designer, illustrator, and interior decorator. When the Germans invaded in … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, Public Transport, Tourism, Travel Writing
Tagged Krakow, Poland, poster art, Warsaw
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Hear the World
When I was 11 years old, I was given a hand-held Telefunken shortwave radio as a gift. I spent many days and nights searching the dial for music and news from around the world. While this clever little radio won’t … Continue reading
Almost as good as being there
The modern poster dates back to the late 19th century when the printing industry perfected color lithography. This advance in printing allowed the whole new art form of color posters to flourish. Advertising agencies were quick to exploit the new … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, Public Transport, Tourism, Travel Writing
Tagged Brighton, Britain, poster art, Travel Posters
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Der Kluge Reist Im Zuge (The wise travel in the train)
If you’ve been here before, you probably know by now that I am a sucker for a classic travel poster. I recently spotted the poster above titled Der Kluge Reist Im Zuge (The wise travel in the train) which was created … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, Maps, Public Transport, Tourism
Tagged Bern, Gstaad, Hans Thöni, poster art, Switzerland, Wengen
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Worth the price of admission
The City of Paris has offered residents and visitors alike free access to 435 public toilet facilities, but today it is officially opening a public lavatory that charges a 2€ admission fee. From what I have seen so far, the … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Europe, History, Public Transport, Tourism
Tagged Madeleine, Paris
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Translate can save the day
When I was preparing for a trip to Russia a few years ago, I made a serious effort to learn the Russian alphabet and some basic vocabulary. But from the moment we arrived at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg it … Continue reading
Going Underground in NYC
Both sides of my family emigrated to New York City shortly before the city’s subway system was inaugurated in 1904. So, I literally rode New York’s underground trains before I was born. Like most residents of the world’s greatest city … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, History, Public Transport, Tourism, USA
Tagged MTA, New York City, transportation
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Tourisme Bouquiniste: Rabat
I have been seeing photographs of this tiny bookshop for years, but they never identified the bookstore or the bookseller. Recently, I finally found a story that provided a narrative to go with the images. The shop is called Bouquiniste … Continue reading
