Category Archives: USA

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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Travel Roulette

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Heineken Brewery recently launched a fun travel promotion campaign based on a game they call “Departure Roulette” at New York City’s JFK International Airport. The game dares flyers to drop their scheduled travel plans for a chance to travel to … Continue reading →

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Notes From the Underground

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

New York City-based artist Ourit Ben-Haim travels the city’s subway system snapping candid photos of  readers and then posting them with the book titles on her wonderful blog The Underground New York Public Library. I don’t know what’s so compelling about … Continue reading →

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Party Like It’s 1900

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Beginning tomorrow and running through the end of September, Fête Paradiso, the world’s first traveling festival of vintage European carousels and carnival rides, is making it’s North American debut on New York City’s historic Governors Island. The diverse collection of late … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia’s Literary Legacy

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Philadelphia is widely known for it’s treasure-trove of historical sites and it’s rich architectural heritage. And of course, it’s the mural arts capital of the world. But less attention has been focused on the area’s splendid literary legacy. Opened just … Continue reading →

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