Category Archives: USA

Visit Twin Peaks

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

It’s so rare these days to see original travel poster art. So, I am really digging these wonderful original works by the Toronto-based artist who goes by the name Jazzberry Blue. Visit the self-taught artist’s website for more colorful travel … Continue reading →

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Apple Tours

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

If you are a genuine Apple fanatic, Cheaptickets.com’s self-directed Pilgrimage tour will allow you to follow in the footsteps of the late Steve Jobs. The full-on Apple Tour offers a scenic and historic route around California starting in San Francisco … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Book Lover Are You

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

This brilliant infographic by Laura E. Kelly is an homage to the iconic Linnaean classification charts that most of us studied in science classes. But instead of plants and animals, Kelly describes and classifies “reader species”. If you’re a book lover, … Continue reading →

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Please Sir, I Want Some More

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

I’ve seen book-inspired t-shirts, book posters, even book-inspired street art, but never ice cream flavors inspired by literary works—now that’s literally cool. Just when I manage to kick the Ben & Jerry’s habit, the folks at Quirk Books have created … Continue reading →

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Over The Falls

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

One of my fondest childhood memories is a roadtrip to Niagra Falls and an awesome boat ride on the Maid of the Mist under the falls. So, I just loved this amazing video by Matt Quest of a flight over … Continue reading →

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Zoomable Maps

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

London-based designer Anne Stauche has created the brilliant map²—a series of paper maps inspired by the zoomable feature of digital maps. The cleverly designed versions of map² are pocket-sized paper maps that utilize a unique folding process to allow users … Continue reading →

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A screaming comes across the sky

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The American Book Review is an award-winning publication that specializes in reviews of often neglected or under-rated novels, poetry and literary criticism from small, regional and university presses. Not long ago they published a marvelous list of the “100 Best … Continue reading →

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Walking NYC by Map

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Walking and using public transit are usually the best ways to get around most cities, but getting one’s bearings can be frustrating—especially in a new city. The New York City Department of Transportation really gets this and recently unveiled a … Continue reading →

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Venice to Venice

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

This little film transcends its original purpose as a lowly commercial for skateboard footwear with a charming rolling tour of La Serinissima . In the video tale, directed by Federico Vitetta, pro-skateboarder Guy Mariano daydreams his way from the waterways … Continue reading →

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Scratch, Don’t Sniff

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Old-school travelers may still document their trips with maps and pushpins, but you can now track your journeys with your very own scratch-off maps. Produced by Luckies (UK) the fun Scratch Map series features maps of the World, Europe, the … Continue reading →

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