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Helsinki Festival 2012

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

Sibafest 2012

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

Rome in the Winter

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Gray Line New York’s Winter Wonderland

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

Greater Fort Lauderdale Holiday Happenings

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

No More Meticulous Packing

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

Gay Comfort Certified

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

Flavors of Florida’s Historic Coast

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

Québec City’s Quirky Art Show – Manif d’art 6

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

Québec City’s Mini Tour de France

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

Montréal’s Contrasting Openings

Museum of Fine Arts’ New (and Old) Additions Picture Montréal’s skyline, encompassing both historic and modern buildings, harmonizing to create a unique and divergent architectural hybrid for the city. Now, picture your dear grandmom with an iPod, an earphone bud in one ear and her hearing aid in the other. … Read more

Québec Jazz Festival

Let’s crunch some numbers: Québec will have 26 venues feature over 110 shows involving nearly 250 musicians, all within a span of ten days. Now, add hundreds of fans and throw in some saxophones. What do you get? Hint … it’s not Coachella. The answer is the fifth annual Jazz … Read more

Feel the Burn: Cyclotouring through Québec City

In keeping with the trend toward more sustainable travel, visitors to charming Québec City can choose to explore the fascinating sights around town by bicycle either with a guide or on their own. Cyclo Services is one company that offers travelers the chance to maximize their time in the area … Read more

All Aboard for Luxury

The excitement of traveling isn’t just reaching the final destination, but also experiencing the actual trip. And who doesn’t want to travel in a classy refurbished train that offers you breathtaking sights of Canadian coastlines and mountainsides while serving you gourmet cuisine? Well, buy me a ticket, give me a … Read more