Mention Switzerland and most people immediately dream of skiing in the snowed Alps. And that’s...
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Celebrate Claude Monet’s Birthday
Claude Monet was born November 14, 1840 in Paris and died December 5, 1926 about 75 kilometres from...
Art in Dallas
One of the first things I do when I’m planning a visit to a new city is research the art scene. I...
Remembrance Day in London
Today, Tuesday November 11th, is Remembrance Day, the day to remember the men and women who...
Visiting Valras-Plage, France
Many American tourists flock to Biarritz to get a taste of southern beach life, but not as many...
4 Fun and Free Apps To Help You Learn a Language
Gone are the days when learning a language consisted of paper flashcards and boring lesson plans in...
Looking Back: The Concorde
When I first started flying to France in the 1990s, friends and family would joke about whether or...
Expo Milano 2015: Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life
Expo Milano 2015 will be the largest worldwide event ever to focus on the topic of food. Themed...
Neighborhood Spotlight: Linden Hills, Minneapolis
There are so many lovely neighborhoods in Minneapolis. One of my favorite places to spend the day...
Carnaby Echoes Celebrating 100 Years of London Music
These days Carnaby Street is probably best known as a Central London hub for designer shopping...
3 Scary Spots in France
The French don’t typically celebrate Halloween. Sure, there’s the occasional costume party, and...
Celebrating 128 Years with Lady Liberty
The famous Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and since then has been a beacon of...
3 Spots for Art Lovers in Mexico City
Mexico City is one of the most fascinating places I’ve visited, in large part because of its...
5 Essential Tips To Make Languages Easier To Learn
When you want to learn a language, difficulty quickly creeps into the scene, squashing confidence...
An Unusual Cup of Joe: 4 Unique Coffee Shops To Get Your...
A cup of coffee is no longer just a cup of coffee. Today’s coffee shops are brewing up something...
Stay, See, Savor: 24 Hours in Austin
A dynamic and eclectic city that is steeped in history, Austin is one of the true gems of Texas...
5 Big Exhibitions in London Now
This week sees the annual Frieze Art Fair descend upon London. With it comes a scope of art related...
4 Travel Lessons Learned From Christopher Columbus’ Mistakes
On the second Monday of October, many receive the day off for Columbus Day. The day commemorates...
5 Scan-tastic Reasons to Visit Sweden’s Koster Islands
About a month back I had the pleasure of visiting the Koster Islands, Sweden’s most westerly...
October is National Poetry Month in Great Britain
Throughout the month of October, Great Britain celebrates historic and contemporary poets. Founded...