Let’s face it; no one enjoys the logistical barriers that bog down vacations; who really wants to spend time waiting in line for a visa? With the increasingly popular visa-free cruises from Five Stars of Scandinavia Inc., that inconvenience can be easily avoided. Traveling between the exciting cities of Helsinki … Read more
You’re speeding by frozen lakes, snowcapped mountains and frosty evergreen forests on your journey to the White City of the North- if your thoughts immediately jumped to Game of Thrones, a) you would be mistaken, and b) consider yourself a total nerd. Fortunately, there’s a better way to traverse the … Read more
It’s the biggest annual winter sports event worldwide – nope, not indoor soccer. From May 4-20, the 2012 IIHF World Championship will be held in Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden, where the world’s top teams will compete for the highest title in hockey. This year, the IIHF will debut … Read more
Each year, summer in Finland is heralded in by the celebration of the capital city’s founding in 1550. Helsinki Day, which over the years has burgeoned into a weeklong outdoor festival, invites travelers from all over the world to engage in picnics, concerts, theatre and street shows. Since 1959, … Read more
Midsummer in the heart of Finland – pop, world music, dance, theatre, cinema & exhibitions
Are you ready for some samba, you know, colorful costumes and feathers in every color of the rainbow? No, I’m not talking about heading to Brazil, that’s way too predictable. Everyone knows that Brazilians are experts at the samba – skimpily clad dancers and lots of hip swaying – but … Read more
Finland is alive with the sound of music, and with quite a variety of music to boot: opera, classical, rock, folk, jazz … you name it, Finland’s jamming out to it this week during its biannual Sibafest. It is an incredible event in Finland, showcasing not only some of its … Read more
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… More about Rome in Winter
Whether you’re a first timer in New York or a regular, as a native I can attest that the city is always most lively and fun during the holiday season. My favorite mode of transportation year-round is the bus because you don’t have to deal with the masses in the … Read more
Santa Claus, gift-giving, reindeers … and fun in the sun? To everyone in the northeast, that may sound like a pretend Christmas in July. But in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area, it’s possible to get the best of both worlds—the fun and frolic of the holiday season without having … Read more
The holiday season is just around the corner and like 38.4 million other Americans I’ll be traveling for Thanksgiving. And like most boarding an airplane, I’ll be figuring out a way to put all my stuff in a carry on so that I’m not required to pay those insidious baggage … Read more
At TravelSquire we believe you should know before you go what to expect when traveling. Have you ever visited somewhere new expecting people to be friendly and receptive—then for some reason, just weren’t? It puts a damper on the whole trip, even if the experience itself was OK. This scenario … Read more
If the end of the summer marks the end of beach and bikini dieting, fall is the season to ramp up your carbs and dive into the pasta. For the full month of October on Florida’s Historic Coast, home to 42 miles of unspoiled Atlantic beaches and St. Augustine, the … Read more
Looking to experience the global art market while at the same time taking part in a Quebecois tradition? Look no further than the Québec City Biennial, Manifestation internationale d’art or Manif D’Art as it’s affectionately known, being presented for the sixth time. Manif d’art is unlike most art showcases in … Read more
Move over, Tour de France—your baby brother’s gotten a little bigger and has started getting noticed. Forgot his name? It’s Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec, now say that over and over and don’t forget! Started in 2010 by Canadian broadcasting company, Groupe Serdy, the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec hosted … Read more