Cabin Fever? WanderLust? Main Street Pops has a temporary fix that will take us away from it all while still self-isolating safely within our abodes – at least for a little while. Since various levels of social distancing and travel limitations will continue for some time, this online festival will … Read more
New York City’s NoMad (“North of Madison Square Park”) neighborhood welcomed two beloved Marilyns in February. First, HGU New York Hotel is hosting “The Red Party,” a pop-up exhibition of Bert Stern’s limited-edition photographs of Marilyn Monroe, displayed in the hotel’s public spaces through April 13. Presented through an exclusive … Read more
Electronic Dance Music lovers worldwide rejoice: the 2015 International Festival Guide is here. From snowcapped mountaintops to desert oases, stunning natural landscapes to intricate man-made stages, in the heat of the summer months these international music festivals are cooler than ever. Boasting hours upon hours of partying, dancing, and good … Read more
Sure, you know that Sweden hit it big in the design world with IKEA, but did you know that Finland staked a claim, too? In fact, there’s even a Design District in Helsinki. In December 2014, UNESCO awarded Helsinki the title of “City of Design,” in addition to the status it … Read more
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
In July 1863, over 170,000 soldiers converged on the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in a battle that changed both the course of the Civil War and ultimately the nation. Every kid in America studied the Battle of Gettysburg in history class and memorized at least a part of President … Read more
For everyone making plans to attend one or more festivals around the world, Norway’s in the middle of hosting its much anticipated Nuart Street Art Festival in Stavanger. Nuart began way back in 2001 exhibiting urban art but in 2005 Nuart chose to focus exclusively on street art, essentially art … Read more
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
The turquoise blue coastline of Clearwater, Florida has much to offer its residents and visitors, but perhaps the beach’s most celebrated aspect—beyond its water, which really is clear—is its sand. Affectionately called “sugar sand” by the locals, it’s been lovingly rolled in, sunbathed on, and walked along for ages. But … Read more
Note from the TS Editors: This exhibit closed on August 18, 2013. “No one, no one gets the prize” sang Diana Ross on one of her most famous solo albums of her career, “The Boss,” but in fact, Mary Wilson got it. Over Mary’s career as a Supreme she amassed … Read more
So, if you’re like me, you’ve been thinking that this summer’s blockbusters aren’t up to par and with ticket prices to see a first run film out of control, the experience is a bit of a letdown. Summer is all about smash hits and top-grossers, but this summer hasn’t delivered. … Read more
In Grand Cayman you can snorkel with stingrays; Costa Maya, in Mexico, attracts thousands of cruise passengers for kayaking and windsurfing; and in Barcelona, wine tasting and Basilica tours take center stage. These are just the tip of the iceberg (glaciers, fjords and rainforests, too) as far as the assortment … Read more
It’s true that when the weather’s steamy, many celebrities choose to retreat to the private pools of their multi-million dollar estates. Others, however, seek fun in the sun on the sandy shore of a picture-perfect beach. Some, like Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, build sand castles with their kids. Athletic … Read more
Think Norwegians are reserved? Just head for one of the country’s summer festivals and you’ll change your mind. When the weather turns warm and the sun beats down on those clear blue fjords, the beat goes on and on. From the capital of Oslo to the Arctic Circle, and clear … Read more
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