I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t like wine. And an entire weekend-long festival dedicated to celebrating it sounds like a party I’d definitely want to attend. So, if like me, you’re looking for a fun weekend that’s dedicated to wine and don’t mind an interesting history lesson too, the Karlstejn … Read more
If you’ve been lucky enough to visit the Czech Republic then you know the beer is good. But there’s one that reigns supreme – Pilsner Urquell. Since it was first brewed in 1842, Plzeňský Prazdroj (better known worldwide as Pilsner Urquell) has been a staple in the majority of Czech … Read more
If you know the difference between Thranduil and Thorondor (hint: one’s a fierce elf and the other a huge bird), then you’ve probably spent a good amount of time with your nose stuck in the Lord of the Rings books wishing you could visit Middle Earth yourself. Well, now you … Read more
Who couldn’t love getting lost in Rome? Wandering down vine strewn cobblestoned streets with hanging laundry and locals chattering away in fast Italian is one of my favorite memories. But, the charm of getting lost can quickly turn to frustration when you’re trying to find the Trevi Fountain but didn’t … Read more
When asked to describe his band’s style of music, Louis Armstrong once said, “what we play is life.” Anyone who has heard the goofy-grinned legend play some tunes can attest to the accuracy of such a description. From his brassy trumpeting to his signature scat singing, Louis Armstrong brought songs … Read more
Anyone headed to Vegas knows the drill. Take buckets of cash. But guess what? At The Linq, the newly constructed shopping and entertainment district right on the Strip, you can get a taste of Vegas’ high rolling style without draining your bank account. Targeted to the growing Generation X and … Read more
Fourth of July may be over, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to retire your red, white and blue-wear just yet. July 14th, commonly known as Bastille Day, marks the storming of the Bastille in 1789, which started the French Revolution. Today, Bastille Day marks the storming of pastry shops … Read more
We all look forward to traveling, but flying? Not so much. After being cramped in a small seat for hours on end, you arrive at your destination needing a deep tissue massage and a good nap. Airberlin, Germany’s second largest airline, is banishing the days of unpleasant flight experiences with … Read more
Full-body radiation scan or invasive pat down by a total stranger? This is not really a choice anyone ever wants to make, but one we all nevertheless have to face every time we go through airport security. The only thing more unsettling than standing barefoot on an airport floor is … Read more
From its perch on Park Avenue, the Loews Regency Hotel has been a cornerstone of uptown Manhattan for the past 50 years and integral to the Upper East Side’s reputation as a Mecca for New York society. When it was first constructed in 1963, Bob and Larry Tisch’s hotel immediately … Read more
Under the lights of Radio City Music Hall on June 8th, the Tony Awards returned with the glitz and theatrics that you would expect from a room filled with a few thousand Broadway superstars. From the moment Hugh Jackman hopped onstage, everyone could tell that it would be a ceremony … Read more
I know. We all like the feeling of independence, but when it comes to touring a destination do you really want to take on the task of figuring it out yourself? True, there is that moment when you tell your friends you did it all by yourself but it may … Read more
Forget Tribeca and Aspen. When it comes to film, Karlovy Vary, the largest and most visited of the Czech Republic’s famous spa towns, is the place to be. Besides being one of the oldest film festivals in the world (it was inaugurated in 1946) it’s one of the most important … Read more
J.J. Johnson once said “Jazz is restless. It won’t stay put and it never will.” That’s a quality jazz has in common with travelers, so why not combine the two and travel for jazz? Though the U.S. is the place for great jazz, there is nothing like the Bohemia Jazz … Read more
Starting August 17th and lasting until September 2nd, the city of Prague will be home to the International Festival of Contemporary Circus. Ladies and gents, this is not just any circus so don’t expect fearless lion tamers or beautiful women doing handstands on the backs of elephants. The world-renowned multinational … Read more