While some travelers have all the luck and seem to stumble upon buzzing restaurants or packed festivals without doing a bit of research – the rest of us can benefit from a little planning ahead.
Getting on the local schedule almost always guarantees finding the type of atmosphere that will bring a destination to life. Before [...]
Entries from January 2010
January 29, 2010
Get on the Local Schedule
January 24, 2010
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Self Catering
Looking for ways to keep the cost of your travels down?
Self-catering apartments will always be cheaper than hotels – but not all rentals are created equal. Before you book a self-catering option, consider the following information about the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of self catering.
At its best, self catering provides more space, [...]
January 20, 2010
Go Ahead, Keep Your Money
You work hard for it, so why put more money than necessary into travel?
Sometimes, the answer is because it’s easy. Searching a little harder for that cheap flight just isn’t worth the $20. Or maybe you want to stay in the dead-center of town and are willing to pay for it.
While these situations will always [...]
January 15, 2010
Hometown History: Rutt’s Hut
The recession has reminded me that old favorites never go out of style.
Everyone loves to sit down for a gourmet meal – but every once in a while, there’s nothing better than an American classic: the hot dog. If you’re in New Jersey – there’s only one place to go – one institution that has [...]
January 9, 2010
Photo Essay: Travel Inspiration
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to start traveling more?
Maybe this posting of photographs from across Europe will inspire you to book the trip of a lifetime.
Looking for somewhere a bit more exotic?
Have you been thinking about taking an adventurous vacation? Hike the five villages of Cinque Terre in Liguria, Italy.
Or maybe a cultural [...]
January 6, 2010
Things Europeans Do Right.
As Americans, we never want to admit that another part of the world might just do something better than us.
After living abroad for a couple years, I’ve come to the conclusion that Europeans have their heads on straight about quite a few things. We could all use a bit more of ‘European Style’ in the [...]
January 4, 2010
Most Memorable Meals in Europe
I’ve spent the last 2 1/2 years eating my way through Europe.
From fish and chips to gourmet meals, currywurst from a street cart in Berlin to fine dining with white linen – I’ve eaten it all. It’s part of my theory of exploring a new place – to explore its flavors, its hospitality, its creativity [...]
