When our plane from Madrid took off for its 45 minute flight to Ibiza, I had no idea what to expect when I arrived at my destination. Touching down at the tiny Ibiza airport I couldn’t help but wonder if Ibiza would be everything I’d heard about: the lavish all … Read more
When you’re a celebrity, you can do anything. You’re invited everywhere, wear the best clothes, travel to the best places and eat in the best restaurants. Some famous folk, however, get bored in between movie shoots or during endless days of TV projects and decide to set up their own … Read more
My arrival in Greece is somewhat of a blur. First, arriving to the western coast, off a ten hour boat trip from Brindisi. Then, a train ride across the countryside, a short bus ride to our hotel. Athens was…disappointing. Infamously behind in its preparations for the 2004 Olympics, just … Read more
Hazlitt’s: Like a Clock in My Heart Located on a quiet street off Soho Square, Hazlitt’s occupies three historic 18th century townhouses in the heart of London. Beautifully restored to its original Georgian style, the hotel blends the charm of yesteryear with modern innovation. [wide] [/wide]As owner Peter McKay states, the … Read more
While planning my first trip to Ireland I was told to expect to eat a lot of Irish stew because that’s what we’d find. While that may have been true years back, it’s a different stomping ground today. Wake up travelers and behold a new culinary hub. Having just returned … Read more
The capital of beer-brewing Bavaria, Munich is best known for its Hofbräuhaus beer hall and its annual Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer bash. But Germany’s third-largest city is much more: a sophisticated yet laid back metropolis of more than a million people, where cutting-edge high technology and old Bavarian traditions … Read more
U.K’s Little Secret Photos © Crown copyright (2010) Visit Wales Being of Irish descent with family both in Ireland and England, I’ve been to those countries on many occasions, each time seduced by the beauty of areas like Connemara or the Cotswolds. Over the years, I’ve also visited Scotland and … Read more
A Red Star is Reborn “Are you ready to get into the time machine?” Zsófi our tour guide said.“Look around you and we will soon discover what Budapest used to be like, but before we start what year do think it is?” she continued.Everyone in the group answered “the 50’s, … Read more
What’s New in Belgrade Let’s get straight to the point: there are certain things that could happen only in Belgrade. In many capital cities, a usual meeting point is by a monument of a local historic figure. Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia and Montenegro, is no different. However, instead of … Read more
It is a city full of mystery, full of life, full of history. When one sees Prague for the first time, you might even say it’s hard to believe that it’s a real city — not some movie backdrop of a made up fairy tale European wonderland. While most cities … Read more
Barcelona, the capital of Spain’s Catalonia province, is the country’s second largest city and a prime tourist destination for lovers of art, architecture, and fine food. Located on the northeast coast of Spain, Barcelona also boasts several sandy beaches on the Mediterranean Sea, which attract thousands of swimmers and sunbathers … Read more
Ulf Hinds – Stockholm Visitors Board: Parts of Gamla Stan, the oldest part of Stockholm, date from the 13th century. Winter Charms I didn’t realize it when I made my plans and still didn’t realize it a month later when I landed at Stockholm’s Arlanda airport. Rushing through customs and … Read more
Cover Image by Tarquin Gemstone at Flickr I didn’t realize it when I made my plans and still didn’t realize it a month later when I landed at Stockholm’s Arlanda airport. Rushing through customs and boarding the express train into central Stockholm, there were clues. “Hmm … the skies are really … Read more
A Royal and Bucolic London Getaway ‘‘Richmond’s great for walking,’’ says a patron named Bruce, raising a glass of ale to his mouth. ‘‘It’s best for seeing real history, without running into crowds,’’ counters Alan, who shares a wooden bench with him near the crackling fireplace in the cozy Victoria … Read more
A Sweet, Swiss Surprise Tell your friends that you’re going to Switzerland, and they immediately think snow-covered Alps, cheese fondue, and yummy Swiss chocolates. Tell them you’re going to St. Gallen, and most likely they’ll look at you strangely and ask, “Where?” Everyone has heard of Geneva, Zürich, and Zermatt, … Read more