Aimee Lam 
Summer is around the corner, and that’s not all. Trailing along are also the fast approaching summer Olympics in London. Already, the world is abuzz with anticipation, and we’re no exception. In commemoration, we decided to hark back to past Olympic hosts. The bar has been set high, but can … Read more
You’re in New York or Chicago. You want to take advantage of the famed nightlife, go out for a couple of drinks and pass out on the bed of your gorgeous hotel. You’re staying at the James, ideally located in downtown Chicago or NYC’S Soho. How about skipping the going … Read more
Ah, the French. They all seem to have that je ne sais quoi. Perhaps it’s the romantic background of the Eiffel Tower, the sexy accent, or the passionate artists. And speaking of artists … everyone knows the Louvre, but here’s a diamond in the rough. After ten years of renovation, … Read more
Here are the main facts about Slovenia: Capital – Ljubljana Official language – Slovene Currency – Euro But wait, there’s more where that came from. The publishers of the award winning travel guide books bring you 256 pages of everything Slovenian. I’m talking about the new DK Eyewitness Guide hitting … Read more
So you’re going to Quebec City – now what? Luckily, here’s Quebec City Tourism’s new mobile app to the rescue. Remember the old craze for magic eight balls? Your questions about life, answered. Well, this new iphone app is definitely better than that, with comprehensive answers to your most important … Read more
Let’s skip the American Revolution (we all know what happened anyway), because the Civil War is when it really got down and dirty. With the upcoming 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Crown Cruise Vacations presents the Epic Civil War Journey Voyage. All you history buffs are going to love … Read more
The theme parks of Disney World and Universal Studios are bona fide tourism hot spots when it comes to Orlando, Florida. But there’s more to this city than “The Most Magical Place on Earth” for a family-friendly vacation. Check out these suggestions: Medieval Times Dinner Show – Hark back to … Read more
London will experience a surging wave of competitive heat with the approaching 2012 Summer Olympics. If you’re a diehard Olympics fan and won’t succumb to just watching the mega event on TV due to the piggybank-breaking insanity of the airfares, we’ve got your back. Or, rather Fly.com does. Fly.com handles … Read more
Santa Claus is coming to town! Stop telling the kids that Santa Claus isn’t real, because this isn’t just a fat man with a beard and a red suit. Did you know that the real Santa lives in Lapland, Finland? He’s taking a day off from reading letters and making … Read more
Who would’ve thought? Dancing in close embrace, deep slits, and lots of leg aren’t exclusive to the Argentinean tango. In fact, the Finns have not only taken to this dance, but also made it their own. Finnish tango differs from the fiery Latin version. Instead, the music and dance features … Read more
Forget about Valentine’s Day. February is no longer the month of love, because here comes Midsummer’s Eve on June 22 to take the throne. For all you singles, according to Finnish folklore this is the day when magic comes alive with spells that will reveal your future suitor. For example, … Read more
Gather round, all running aficionados, because the Helsinki Marathon in Finland isn’t your average 42,195-meter race. On Saturday, August 18, the Helsinki Marathon’s course takes you running along the Baltic Sea and through the most beautiful and historical parts of Helsinki. The route is considered one of the most … Read more
Hotel key? Check. Wallet? Check. Helsinki Card? … The Helsinki Card is a 2×4 inch survival kit to any visitor spending time in the Finnish capital. In addition to unlimited travel via metro, bus, tram, train and ferry to every nook and cranny in Helsinki, the card, valid for … Read more
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen … actually, you probably don’t, but the Sami people do, since their livelihood is reindeer herding. The Sami are the Arctic indigenes of Lapland in northern Finland. You can be immersed in the culture of these fascinating people with a tour … Read more
World Village Festival Hearing the words “world” and “festival” together, I immediately think of people joining hands around a massive bonfire and singing songs about world peace. Finland’s World Village Festival, however, is way more than that (minus the bonfire). If Memorial Day comes around and you have no plans … Read more