Gatecrashing Paradise

When the ship carrying the French sailor François Pyrard hit a reef in the Maldives in the middle of the night in 1602, the crew believed their game was up. “We started with the shock, she suddenly struck a third time, and heeled over,” he writes in his account of … Read more

Top 10 Movie Moments in New Orleans

For many of us New Orleans conjures up thoughts of Mardi Gras celebrations and Creole cuisine.  It’s true, I can think of no other U.S. city where history has established and solidified such a rich cultural identity.  As a result, this fascinating southern destination is proudly cinematic, so much so … Read more

DK Eyewitness Travel Guides 2014 Re-Launch

Big news for smart and savvy travelers always on the go. DK Guides is re-launching their series of guide books this fall in celebration of their 20th anniversary. The new guides will be featuring some changes from previous editions in an effort to make exploring popular travel destinations easier. New … Read more

Nightlife Tool Kit

It’s Friday Night and you’re in livin’ for the weekend mode. But you still don’t have a plan in place. If you’ve got a smart phone and are an app-junkie like yours truly, think about taking these nightlife apps for a spin.   Wendr DEVICE: iPhone only for now – … Read more

DK Eyewitness Family Guides

With the 4th of July behind us and summer in full swing, it’s time to get cooking on rounding up the kids and having some fun together. If, like us, you’ve been carefully studying options since spring and have organized that once in a lifetime trip to Rome, good for … Read more

Edvard Munch, Closer to Home

By now we hope we’ve made it obvious that Norway is celebrating Edvard Munch’s 150th anniversary with a major exhibition that opened in Oslo on June 2.  I bet you’re thinking … “great, I wish I could be there.”  Well you can be, sort of. On June 27, a series … Read more

Top 10 Seoul – DK Eyewitness Travel Guide

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a modern metropolis that on the surface really likes to flex its hi-tech muscles.  Although the city can seem futuristic to some, it actually boasts a rich history dating back to the turn of the 15th century.  If you’re looking to experience an … Read more

Back Roads California – DK Eyewitness Travel Guide

All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray I’ve been for a walk on a winter’s day I’d be safe and warm if I was in L.A. California dreamin’, on such a winter’s day The year was 1965 and The Mamas and the Papas were on to something. … Read more

Who’s That Shrink in the Kitchen?

It’s no secret that food culture is now practically synonymous with entertainment, as cooking channels with their celebrity chefs are becoming a part of pop culture. People love the drama and energy of a kitchen and the personalities working within them. Entertainment aside, though, working in the restaurant industry requires … Read more

DK Travel Guides for the iPad

The Squire loves a good guidebook both for planning a trip as well as when he’s on the road.  Usually, he never has less than two when travelling.  Some guidebooks are great for finding out what to see and do, while others give you sound bites on hotels and restaurants … Read more

Cornwall from Your Remote

The deeply indented Cornish coastline, jutting out into the rough waters of the Atlantic Ocean on the southwestern tip of the U.K., is Southern England’s resort playground. With its crashing blue surf and epic landscapes of rolling green hills, its rugged natural beauty has been the stuff of history both … Read more

Miami Pride’s Revamped Website

There’s great news for the LBGT community in Miami and anyone planning a visit to the trendy destination for their over the top annual Pride celebration. Miami Beach Gay Pride (MBGP) has launched a redesigned website organizing all of the information relating to this huge event into a more convenient … Read more

Trust Us to Use TrustYou

Planning and booking a trip is a serious time investment; it’s practically like adopting a new hobby for a couple months. Guess what? The hours spent researching everything can be cut down, so that you actually can adopt that new hobby. Enter TrustYou, a website that does exactly that, specifically … Read more

Vancouver Travel App

So you’ve decided to visit Vancouver, and who can blame you?  Nestled between the mountains and the sea, Vancouver is known for its natural beauty and combines the joys of both a metropolitan destination with the adventure of the outdoors.  No doubt you’ll get caught up organizing things to do … Read more

Losing a Passport Abroad

Sure, going to the Olympics probably has you teeming with excitement. It is, after all, one of the biggest events of the year. And while the energy runs high, so does the chaos. While you’re busy enjoying your time, the streets of London will be swarming with people. Perhaps because … Read more