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Christmas 1966

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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Is It Just Me

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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Bookstore Tourism : Vancouver

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

I haven’t spent as much time as I’d like in Vancouver, but the last time that I passed through I managed to pop-in at some of the city’s best bookstores. Fortunately, Travel Between The Pages follower Markus H. sent us … Continue reading →

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Coffeehouse Tourism Out West

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

I recently asked TBTP followers to suggest some of their favorite coffeehouses, either from travels or hometown hangouts. Reader Louis R. nominated Treeline Coffee Roasters in Bozeman, Montana. The small batch artisan coffee roasters have been in the game for about five … Continue reading →

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A Hole In The Alps

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

About this time each August, I become nostalgic for the Swiss Alps. I was fortunate to have spent most of the month one year camping and hiking around Switzerland. And one of my favorite areas was the less touristed valleys … Continue reading →

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Take a cruise on the Pequod

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Back in May, the U.S. public broadcaster PBS launched the Great American Read program, an eight-part series that explores and celebrates the power of reading through 100 of America’s best-loved books. PBS recently released a wonderful series of posters inspired … Continue reading →

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Almost As Good As New

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

You may have to look closely to get the gist of these clever ads for Lisbon’s Livraria Avelar Machado secondhand bookshop. The 142 year-old bookstore has a way with print ad campaigns.

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The bearded are better

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

As someone whose face has not felt the razor for more than three decades, The Philosophy of Beards is a must read. I haven’t downloaded my copy yet, but the terrific website the Public Domain Review has posted a digital version of … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Studying Abroad

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

I’m grateful for all of the many travel opportunities that I’ve had over the years, but I do regret that I never had the chance to participate in a study abroad program. The guest post below, along with the infographic, … Continue reading →

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Van Life Baby

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Many, many years ago, I spent some time living in a VW van. It was summertime and I was traveling with my brother Steve, so it was pretty damn awesome. That is until we lost the keys swimming in the … Continue reading →

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