Category Archives: Tourism

Walk On Water

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

I was disappointed that I missed the artist Christo’s installation on Lago Iseo this summer. Fortunately, filmmaker Dorian Iribarren made this neat hyperlapse video of The Floating Piers project. Shot from a participant’s perspective, the video consists of 8,900 individual images.

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London Is Open

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a new series of commissioned artwork by British and international artists for the #LondonIsOpen campaign. Works by ten diverse artists will be displayed throughout the Tube system. The mayor’s initiative hopes to show that … Continue reading →

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Welcome to The Last Bookstore

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles is on every traveling bibliophile’s must visit list. The 12-minute documentary below, directed by Chad Howitt, explores the history of Southern California’s largest indie bookshop and the inspiring story of it’s owner Josh Spenser.

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First Flight

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

This sweet little film was shot to mark the 70th anniversary of Heathrow Airport. Titled “First Flight”, it explores the airport through the eyes of a child taking their first flight. The David Bowie sound track is icing on the … Continue reading →

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Dormez Sur La Seine

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

With rates starting at €180 a night for a small cabin, and a location at the grittier end of the Seine, Paris’ first (and only) floating hotel isn’t for every visitor to the French capital. But if you’re looking for … Continue reading →

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Swinging Luxembourg

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Some of my fondest memories from childhood are of hours spent mindlessly swinging. This charming installation in Luxembourg—from Luxembourgeois artist Max Mertens—is aptly titled “Swings”. The 450 colorful wooden swings are suspended from fixed cables above the popular pedestrian street … Continue reading →

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Gateway to Europe

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Rocky Mountain Highs

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Since cannabis legalization in the U.S. State of Colorado went into effect locals have been coming up with new and improved ways to enjoy legal weed. Now residents and visitors in the Denver can safely travel around the Mile-High City … Continue reading →

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Luggage Hacks

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

If you have ever been locked out of your own suitcase or backpack, this clever hack is worth knowing. Hacks World on Youtube demonstrates how simple it is to bypass a luggage lock with a ballpoint pen.

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Go Loopy in Scandinavia

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

I have fond memories from a mid-summer overnight ferry trip from Stockholm to Helsinki. With the midnight sun—and duty-free treats—everyone stayed up all night talking, singing, and whatever. Now the Hyperloop One company wants to spoil all that fun with … Continue reading →

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