Buenos Aires First Gay Subway Station

Buenos Aires Plays Its Gay Trump Card

Step aside, Spain.  Monday, March 20th, marked the opening of the newly inaugurated Carlos Jáuregui subway station in Buenos Aires. So, what’s the big deal?  In another giant step forward for gay awareness, the station, formerly the “Santa Fe” stop on the H line, is the first in the world … Read more

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5 Things to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Cruise

  Every year millions of people choose to cruise for their vacation. And why not? You unpack once, someone else does the “driving” and you get to explore fascinating ports of call every day. But with so many options available, how do you choose the best one for you? Very … Read more

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Houston Hosts the Super Bowl

When the Atlanta Falcons take on the New England Patriots for Super Bowl LI, the host city of Houston will be center stage. As America’s fourth largest city, Houston is a thriving metropolis with an array of world class museums, a fabulous zoo, restaurants of every variety, and, of course, … Read more

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Travel Trends: Architravel

The skyline of a city is typically its most recognizable feature. From modern skyscrapers to iconic bridges to centuries old cathedrals, the architecture and design of a city often set it apart. And when that architecture represents a blend of the old and the new, we have the delight of … Read more

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Antarctica: On Your Bucket List

Antarctica is one of those bucket list destinations that many dream about but few get to experience.  For one thing, it’s expensive and getting there takes a commitment of time, a spirit of adventure, and a willingness to endure seasickness should the dreaded Drake Passage act-up during your journey. Is … Read more

Top 28 Destinations – New On Your Radar

The TravelSquire editors recently organized their picks for the top 28 destinations for the upcoming year in travel. The list includes every continent and there is something for every travel style. You’ll find the complete list here, Part 1, Top Urban Destinations here, Part 2, Top Cities plus Culture here, … Read more

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Top 28: Adventure Destinations

The TravelSquire editors recently organized their picks for the top 28 destinations for the upcoming year in travel. The list includes every continent and there is something for every travel style. You’ll find the complete list here, Part 1, Top Urban Destinations here and Part 2, Top Cities plus Culture … Read more

Top 28 Destinations: Cities Plus Culture

The TravelSquire editors recently organized their picks for the top 28 destinations for the upcoming year in travel. The list includes every continent and there is something for every travel style. You’ll find the complete list here and you’ll find Part 1, Top Urban Destinations here. Now we want to … Read more

2017 Urban Destinations

Top 28: Urban Destinations

We just announced our picks for the most intriguing destinations for the upcoming year in travel. The list, which will be divided into 4 segments, includes every continent and something for every travel style. You’ll find the complete list here. First, we focus on seven thriving urban destinations:  Chicago, Hamburg, … Read more

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Top 28 Destinations for 2017

It’s that time of the year when our editors weigh-in on the most intriguing destinations for the upcoming year in travel. With so many intriguing places on this planet, it’s not an easy task. Our criteria for is unbiased and our 2017 choices cover a diverse geographic wish list that includes … Read more

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The Holiday Foods of Tokyo   

Food is central to every holiday celebration and Japan is no exception. The fresh, seasonal ingredients, precise preparation and the complete visual aesthetic—color, balance and design—of traditional Japanese cuisine represent thousands of years of traditions, stories and symbolism.  But it’s not just traditional Japanese foods that make this country a … Read more

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Latvia: Jewel of the Baltics

Latvia offers everything: wild shorelines, dense forests, deep blue lakes, to cities rich in history, architecture and culture, it’s the jewel of the Baltics.

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Liverpool, a Tale of Two Cities

Liverpool is an exciting destination city in the UK that has an important musical heritage most notably with the Beatles and the Mersey Beat. Great nightlife

Enchanting Experiences in Estonia

To truly understand the country of Estonia, you need to know its history. After being occupied for more than 50 years – first by the Soviet Union, then the Nazis, then the Soviets again – Estonians began the quest for independence. They had no army so they used what they … Read more