Tag Archives: France

Taming the Pippi Savage

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Paris can be a glorious city, but sometimes the streets reek of urine from pippi savage (wild peeing). Now a team of entrepreneurs has developed a clever solution to this urban menace. The Uritrottoir (the name combines the words for urinal and pavement) is … Continue reading →

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Bite Me

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

About a year ago, we had a peek at some of Paris-based pastry chef Tal Spiegel’s tantalizing photos of dazzling baked delights. Since I acutely needed a break from the non-stop depressing news cycle, I decided to catch-up on Chef … Continue reading →

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When Chickens Have Teeth

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

I’m  not much of a linguist, but when I travel I love to learn odd expressions from local languages and cultures. British illustrator Paul Blow has been creating wonderful images based on idioms that has discovered during his own travels. … Continue reading →

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Vive la France

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Stay Off The Tracks

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

International ad agency Havas Worldwide recently created these amusing public safety cartoons for RATP the Paris and Ile de France transport organization. I just wonder why they’re all in English. Are tourists the only dumb train riders?

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Paris Re-Tale

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

I’ve been following photographer Sebastian Erras’ wonderful projects for a few years now. You may remember his brilliant series that focus on the floors of various of European cities. Now he has turned his camera upward towards the beautiful storefronts … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile In France

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Paris 1958

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Curiosity Feeds Imagination

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

New work in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg by the amazing French artist known as Mantra.

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Dormez Sur La Seine

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

With rates starting at €180 a night for a small cabin, and a location at the grittier end of the Seine, Paris’ first (and only) floating hotel isn’t for every visitor to the French capital. But if you’re looking for … Continue reading →

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