Tag Archives: Biking

Under Zurich

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

When I think of Zurich, biking is not the first thing that comes to mind. However, in the years since I spent time there, a robust bike culture has grown and thrived. Which explains why the new Zürich Stadttunnel  for … Continue reading →

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Making Space for Everyone

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

I have been visiting the Netherlands for more than 40 years and have been truly impressed by the transformation in the way the country manages public transportation. I only wish that the U.S. would begin to follow their lead. If … Continue reading →

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Only in the Netherlands

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Brian D. Butler

Utrecht is one of my favorite cities in the Netherlands. Fortunately it is over looked by the hordes of tourist who mob Amsterdam. Like most folks in the country, the residents of the beautiful city love bikes and books. Now … Continue reading →

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Welcome to My Garden

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Welcome To My Garden is a wonderful initiative where average folks open up their yards and gardens for free camping. Created in Belgium during the Pandemic, the peer-to-peer scheme is aimed primarily at hikers, bike travelers, and backpackers. People who … Continue reading →

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Bike or Die Trying

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

French graphic designer Ladislas Chachignot has a passion for travel, biking and illustration. The Aix-en-Provence-based artist has combined all three in his crazy cool project “Easy Rider”. He created the series of illustrations set in eight locations around the world … Continue reading →

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