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Category Archives: Tourism
Why A Duck
This amazing book sculpture was created by Thomas Wightman for Visit Scotland. The work celebrates a childhood train journey over the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct bridge. It may look familiar, if you’ve ever seen a Harry Potter film. all images ©Thomas Wightman
Posted in Architecture, Art, Books, Europe, Tourism
Tagged Harry Poter, Scotland, Trains, Visit Scotland
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Street Art Mapping
After posting a story last month on an amazing street art installation in New York City by JR, I received a few emails from readers who are planning visits to the city with questions on how to find street art. … Continue reading
You can Count On Iceland For Wind
I was randomly browsing Iceland photos when I stumbled upon these amazing images from Italian photographer Guiseppe Lo Schiavo. The aptly named series “Wind Sculpture” was shot last year around Iceland with just a simple thermal weather rescue blanket a … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, Film, Photography, Tourism
Tagged Iceland, Sculpture, waterfalls
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I am curious London
Readers of TBTP know that I am enamored with London. Over the years, I have had the good fortune to spend quite a bit of time there and I even wrote a budget travel guide for the British capital. So, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe, History, Maps, Museums, Tourism, Travel Writing
Tagged City of London, Great Britain, London
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Forbidden City
If like me you have always wondered what it would be like to visit the North Korean capital Pyongyang, world traveler Jacob Laukaitis’ video below offers a glimpse of life in the secretive city.
Walk On Water
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.
London Is Open
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
Posted in Art, Europe, Public Transport, Tourism
Tagged Great Britain, London, London Underground, UK
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Welcome to The Last Bookstore
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.
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Tourism, USA
Tagged Bookselling, California, Documentary, Los Angeles
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First Flight
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
Posted in Air Travel, Europe, Public Transport, Tourism
Tagged Air Travel, David Bowie, London Heathrow Airport
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Dormez Sur La Seine
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
