Tag Archives: Denmark

Tubular Bells

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

In Aarhus, Denmark, the main public library in the city frequently resonates with the sound of a giant tubular bell called Gongen. The bell rings multiple times a day for a heartwarming reason. Atlas Obscura explains that the ringing of the … Continue reading →

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Denmark is saving bookshops and inspiring readers

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

I was recently shocked to see many news stories about the dramatic decline in literacy in Denmark. Surveys have shown that reading skills of the nation’s children were in a steep decline. According to the New York Times, the Denmark’s … Continue reading →

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East of the Sun and West of the Moon

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

“You have traveled far, but the hardest part of a journey is always the next step.” ― Jackie Morris I grew up reading battered old copies of the fabulous early twentieth century collections of children’s stories, some of my flea market … Continue reading →

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Copenhagen For Free

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

This summer Copenhagen is rewarding visitors who support sustainable tourism with a wide range of free perks. Travelers can earn rewards at Copenhagen attractions ranging from a free lunch or a cup of coffee to a kayak tour or even … Continue reading →

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When Santa was truly Red

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Brian D. Butler

On this date in1974, an army of more than 100 men, women, and children, all dressed as Santa Claus, invaded central Copenhagen. They paraded through the city in a procession that included a gigantic “Trojan” goose, angels, Danish flags, and … Continue reading →

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Don’t Visit Faroe Islands

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Brian D. Butler

I’ve wanted to visit the Faroe Islands for years, but refuse to go there until they ban the slaughter of whales and dolphins. A campaign was launched in July to boycott the Faroe Islands over their highly controversial slaughter of … Continue reading →

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‘Don’t be a tourist – be an Explorist’

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Brian D. Butler

The folks from Denmark’s tourism marketing group Visit Denmark have cleverly brought major artworks such as the Mona Lisa, Girl With the Pearl Earring, Van Gogh’s self-portrait, and the Statue of Liberty to life using AI to encourage travelers to … Continue reading →

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How Clean Is Yours

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) ranks 180 countries on climate change performance, environmental health, sanitation, and ecosystem vitality from the cleanest to the dirtiest in the world. There are few surprises in thie top ten list described in the short … Continue reading →

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Take the Train

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Those of you who stop by TBTP regularly know that I’m a big fan of public transit and clever transit advertising. The short video below from Denmark ticks all of the boxes and best of all it features a great … Continue reading →

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Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Brian D. Butler

I was recently trying to remember the details of a camping trip in Denmark many summers ago and ran across this wonderful series of short time-lapse videos of the four seasons there. Filmmaker Casper Rolsted beautifully captures the magic of … Continue reading →

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