Tag Archives: Switzerland

Is this a perfect country

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

In this video, Johnny Harris attempts to visit all 26 Swiss cantons in under 24 hours  using only public transportation, revealing a train system precisely synchronized, like a Swiss watch. A perfect example of how public infrastructure, built with vision … Continue reading →

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Reciprocity

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

“The determination to know a particular place, in my experience, is consistently rewarded. And every natural place, to my mind, is open to being known. And somewhere in this process a person begins to sense that they themselves are becoming … Continue reading →

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Swiss Sounds

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

With the help of Suisse Tourisme and Travel Switzerland, music producer Thylacine spent 16 days touring some of the Swiss nation’s sights and sounds. Along the way, he captured more than 200 sounds which he edited together into a rhythmic composition that celebrates the nation’s … Continue reading →

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Every sensitive person carries in himself old cities enclosed by ancient walls

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

“Every sensitive person carries in himself old cities enclosed by ancient walls.” — Robert Walser Sadly, Robert Walser is not often read these days, especially by English speakers. He had a tragic life, but penned some extraordinary literature. Due to a … Continue reading →

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The poem I didn’t write

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

The Poem I Didn’t Write, by Raymond Carver Here is the poem I was going to write earlier, but didn’t because I heard you stirring. I was thinking again about that first morning in Zurich. How we woke up before … Continue reading →

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Making me nostalgic for Autumn in Switzerland

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

Regular visitors to TBTP know that I am a sucker for well produced tourist bureau travel ads. This one is a bit cringy, but hit home for me. Way back in the 20th century I spent most of a glorious … Continue reading →

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Odds and Ends

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

Regular visitors to TBTP know that I love my coffee but I’m not sure this is a good idea.  Vampires are typically depicted as being weakened or even incinerated by sunlight.  Now the Department of Computer Science at the Eastern … Continue reading →

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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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No But Yes

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

You all know by now that I am serious about coffee. I take it so seriously that I got my own roasting machine and learned to be a competent amateur roaster. So when I read about coffee in a tube, … Continue reading →

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Even a bad day of hiking is a day you’ll remember

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

Exactly forty years ago on this day I was tent camping in the Swiss alps. It’s one of those indelible travel memories that tends to stick out among all of the many trips. Filmmaker Reinis Kaspars spent two weeks hiking alone … Continue reading →

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