Prague, Czech Republic’s Cool Capital

Prague, Czech Republic’s Cool Capital

When the topic of Prague comes up, (and even by travel writer standards, it comes up relatively often for me, having spent four months studying abroad there) someone will inevitably make the comment that being in Prague is like walking through a quaint medieval town that’s right out of a … Read more

Czech Republic 2014

What’s Happening, Czech Republic 2014

A trip to the Czech Republic is amazing in any time of year—whether it’s for May Day festivities in the springtime, the not-too-hot weather during summer or the magical holiday season. But if you’re looking to experience Bohemia like a local, plan your trip during one of these events, happening … Read more

New York’s Bowery

New York’s Bowery, A New Destination

  Today, the intersection of the Bowery and Broome Street in Manhattan is perfectly pleasant – busy sidewalks line the streets where stylish pedestrians head to one or more of the many bustling boutiques or restaurants nearby. It’s become a coveted location for real estate agents thanks to its walking … Read more

Travel Resources 2.0

A lot can happen in a year, especially in the dynamic travel industry. So, when we posted the best travel resources last summer, we weren’t in on all the awesome tools that have helped tourists plan their trips over the past year. Here’s what the savviest of travelers are doing … Read more

Rome

Spring 2013 in Rome

Regardless of all the hoopla over a new Pope being elected, the Eternal City will always be home to a tourist trifecta: historical attractions, inspiring views and delicious food. When it comes to a well-trodden destination like this, there’s not much that hasn’t been said, but what we can say … Read more

Best Music Destinations

There are some destinations where you can practically hear the music as you step off the plane. Whether it’s the steel drums of Trinidad or Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue playing during the opening sequence of Woody Allen’s Manhattan, there’s practically a soundtrack for every trip. Here’s where music lovers want … Read more

The Worst Travel Companion

It’s finally Spring (well, technically) which (in theory) means blooming flowers, budding cherry trees and brighter sunshine (note this is completely hypothetical, and if the past few weeks are any indication, “Spring” might just as well be a mythological concept). But if the proverbial groundhog hadn’t seen his shadow this … Read more

Traveling to Your Hometown

There are many different kinds of trips: a luxurious weekend at the spa, business trips to an urban metropolis, a couples’ getaway to a tropical island … and then there’s the kind you take when you’re visiting the exotic destination known as “Your Hometown.” Boasting the movie theater where you … Read more

25 Years of Phantom on Broadway

It’s been 25 years since the first chandelier crashed from the ceiling of Broadway’s  Majestic Theater onto the stage in front of a stunned crowd at the macabre show, The Phantom of the Opera. Back then, the composer Andrew Lloyd Webber’s wife and muse Sarah Brightman played the starring role … Read more

Draycott Hotel

Chelsea Style at the Draycott Hotel

As if a stay in London’s absolutely fabulous Chelsea could get any more fabulous, the Draycott Hotel, a romantic town house property around the corner from Chelsea’s Slone Square, is currently offering guests an experience that combines personal shopping with a celebrity stylist. I mean does it get any better … Read more

Making the Most of a Trip

I think we can all agree that getting to a place is the worst part of traveling.  No matter how carefully you plan, changes often occur so it’s important to be prepared for the unexpected and roll with the punches.  But what about when your feet are on the ground … Read more

Social Media On the Road

No matter how irrelevant social media sometimes seems, there are a lot of us who still feel the nagging compulsion to send a Tweet with ten hashtags or Instagram our half-eaten dinner because hey – why not? For travelers, social media is a great way to stay connected to the … Read more

Style in Every Destination

Last week, we talked about blending in with the locals while traveling. And while there are tons of ways to not be singled out as a tourist, perhaps the most obvious one is the way you dress. Here’s what to pack for every kind of travel destination. Fashion Conscious Metropolis … Read more

How to Blend In With the Locals

I’ve never really understood the fear travelers have of looking like tourists. If anything, being a tourist is something to be proud of—it means you’re adventurous and have put aside the time and earned the money to travel. And yet when I’m in a new city, like every other tourist, … Read more

A Literature Buff’s Travel Guide

Whether you’re an aspiring writer or just a fan of great writing, there’s something fascinating about traveling to places that shaped literature as we know it. Sometimes it’s fun to experience the world the way your favorite author intended so check out one of these five destinations overflowing with literary … Read more