Tag Archives: London

No Luggage Required

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

The luxury retailer Louis Vuitton has been slowly rolling-out a collection of limited edition travel books that is being sold in its boutiques. Each of the guides is being illustrated by a different international artist. The initial four books in … Continue reading →

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Wellcome Images

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

On Monday, London’s famed Wellcome Library released a dizzying collection of digitized images from its vast archive. The free, downloadable high resolution images are available to copy, distribute, manipulate or edit. The rich and unique collection is wide-ranging, from social … Continue reading →

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I Want A Ziferblat (and you will too)

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Have you ever been made to feel that you’ve overstayed your welcome in a coffeeshop while reading, working or just sucking up the free wifi? Then Ziferblat is the place for you. Ziferblat is a brilliant concept—a place where you … Continue reading →

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Are You Experienced

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Years ago I was disappointed to discover that the Mayfair London townhouse where Jimi Hendrix lived in 1968 was being used as office space. Now it’s a relief to find that it will finally be converted into a true Hendrix … Continue reading →

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London Underground

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Way back in 2013, the London Underground marked its 150th anniversary, and to celebrate the historic event the UK’s Institute of Civil Engineers released this impressive short film, “Engineering the London Underground”. The compelling little documentary highlights just how revolutionary … Continue reading →

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I Want a MultiPass

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The MultiPass—named after a personal identification device seen in the sci-fi flick The Fifth Element—is a digital card that will allow users to pay for virtually any type of transportation throughout the UK. Like a digital wallet for travelers, the … Continue reading →

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Travel Between the Cups

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Travel Between The Pages followers know by now that I suffer from a serious case of O.C.D.—Obsessive Coffee Dependence. Whenever I plan a trip finding the best coffehouses, artisanal roasters and cafes is an uppermost priority. My iPhone and iPad … Continue reading →

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Genuine London

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

London-based illustrator and designer Jack Noel has created an ongoing series of shrewdly observed, colorful prints that celebrate the distinct personality and character of London’s boroughs. The project wisely eschews most of tourist London for the genuine, quotidian city. You … Continue reading →

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Every Which Way

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

During the past few months, I’ve taken more than a dozen city-specific transportation apps for a spin in half a dozen major metropolitan areas. Invariably I’ve been disappointed by flashy apps that failed to deliver. Sometimes the interface was just … Continue reading →

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Travel Better London (with poetry)

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Transport For London (TFL) has partnered with London poets to encourage Tube riders to be respectful, courteous and mindful. The overarching goal of the project is to encourage what they call Poetiquette: Patience, Helpfulness, Courtesy and Awareness. Along with celebration … Continue reading →

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