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London: 3 Unique “Crafternoons”

Crafting at Homemade London
Getting Craft-astic. Photo: Homemade London

Nov 06 “Crafternoons” have become increasingly popular in London and rightly so. It’s a fun and original way to spend an entertaining evening or afternoon without paying the earth. So get that paintbrush and sewing kit ready and try out one of these lovely London options. Art4Fun 172 West End Lane Tube: West Hampstead Cost: £5.95 studio fee, » Read more

Posted in Entertainment, fun, London, United Kingdom

Paris: 5 more spots for the perfect photo ops

Paris: 5 more spots for the perfect photo ops

Nov 28 By Theadora Brack in Paris— Golden leaves are falling in Paris, making it the perfect time to roll out another batch of iconic French backdrops for photo ops, perfect for your social media portraits and status updates, too. Celebrating my favorite street photographers—Brassaï, Robert Doisneau, and Eugène Atget—I’ve meshed the old with the new, fully » Read more

Posted in France, fun, Outdoors, Paris

Paris: 6 ghosts you can visit this Halloween

Paris: 6 ghosts you can visit this Halloween

Oct 31 By Theadora Brack in Paris— Snuggle tight, because it’s high time to throw a few ghost tales your way. It is, after all, Halloween today in the United States. So I thought we’d spend a minute discussing some of the women and men who haunt the most famous sights in Paris. Grab the flashlights, marshmallows » Read more

Posted in Entertainment, France, fun, holidays, Paris

New York: 5 bars where you can drink and play games

New York: 5 bars where you can drink and play games

Oct 20 By Desiree Browne in New York— There are nights in New York City when you want to drink and there are nights when you want to have a drink. On those quieter evenings, skip the hip bar and lounge crowds and consider a bar where you can relax with a friend or two and even » Read more

Posted in Bars, Cheapo night out, Drinks, fun, New York, United States

Spooky Places to Celebrate Halloween in Europe

Spooky Places to Celebrate Halloween in Europe

Oct 06 By Liz Webber— Though costume parties for October 31 are growing increasingly popular, most of Europe doesn’t celebrate Halloween in quite the same way as the United States does. To get your spooky fix on that next European vacation – whether on All Hallows Eve or any other time of year – check out one » Read more

Posted in Budapest, Edinburgh, France, fun, Hungary, London, Paris, Scotland, United Kingdom

San Francisco: 5 things to do when the weather gets ugly

San Francisco: 5 things to do when the weather gets ugly

Aug 25 By Spencer Spellman in San Francisco— If you’ve never been to San Francisco, expect the unexpected, especially when it comes to the weather. In any given day you may experience a couple different seasons, as the weather can change drastically. Because of this, you’ll want to dress in layers when visiting the city, especially if » Read more

Posted in City Guides, fun, Museums, San Francisco, Shops, Trip Planning, United States

Paris: Hit the beach at the “Paris Plages”

Paris: Hit the beach at the “Paris Plages”

Aug 03 By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— When summertime hits in Paris, the locals feel the pressure to go on vacation. The city traditionally empties out in August, but that tradition is no longer steadfast. Plenty of Parisians stay behind in August while tourists flock from all over the world to experience the City of Light. In » Read more

Posted in beach, France, fun, Outdoors, Paris, summer

Paris: The city’s tastiest ice cream, frozen yogurt and gelato

Paris: The city’s tastiest ice cream, frozen yogurt and gelato

Jul 05 By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— As the sun starts beating down on a July afternoon in Paris, one surefire escape from the heat is a walk to the frozen food isle of the grocery store. Walk past the frozen bags of spinach and boxes of frozen pizza and you’ll find the cure to even the » Read more

Posted in Food, France, fun, Paris, summer

Paris in the Rain: 5 activities for Paris when it drizzles

Paris in the Rain: 5 activities for Paris when it drizzles

Jun 07 By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— Travelers have been spoiled recently by the constant sunshine in Paris, but this past weekend the rain returned with lightning strikes that give new meaning to the name “City of Light.” Walking or biking around Paris, however, can become a drag when the sky opens up and even the most » Read more

Posted in France, fun, Museums, Outdoors, Paris, Trip Planning

Berlin: The city’s best beer gardens

Berlin: The city’s best beer gardens

May 31 By C H Kwak in Berlin— ‘Tis the time–to take a seat outside and enjoy a beer (or two) with friends. Going to a beer garden (biergarten in German) is a quintessential Berlin summer activity and should be on the list for any visitor during the warmer months. Among the many beer garden options the » Read more

Posted in Bars, beach, Berlin, Drinks, fun, Germany, Outdoors, summer