Top 5 winter festivals in 2011

Carnaval de Quebec

The month of December is almost over, but there is still plenty let of winter in case you haven’t managed to do any winter activities yet. One of the best things about winter, in addition to the holidays and the winter sports, are the festivals.

Evey country has its winter festivals, and while they all originate from different traditions and customs, they all have one thing in common: their main goal is to allow people to have fun. So prepare yourself with a mug for mulled wine and good cheer, and enjoy the top 5 winter festivals in 2011. …

The 10 most beautiful cities in the world

Beauty is supposed to be in the eye of the beholder, but when it comes to architecture and general atmosphere, there are a few cities in the world that are undeniably more beautiful than others. Since there are more cities in the world than one can possibly visit in a lifetime, there are surely some that we’ve missed, but we can wager a pretty safe bet on which are ten of the most beautiful cities in the world, that probably most visitors can appreciate. …

The best hot chocolate in New York

New York is a feast for the sense, and since the question of the best bagels or the best cheesecakes in NYC has been solved, it is time to turn to beverages. And since it’s winter and your nose will unavoidably get a bit cold while strolling in the streets of the Big Apple, the best thing to warm you up is a cup of warm chocolate. And while there’s a lot of different kinds of hot chocolate to be found in New York, not all of them are remarkable. So here are the the places where you can find the best hot chocolate in New York. …

The best jazz clubs in the US

Jazz is probably one of the most typically American music genre ever to be invented, and like many other American invention, it gained huge popularity all over the world. Jazz can be heard in clubs from Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, but some jazz purists claim that there’s no better jazz than the one you can hear in US clubs.

So if you are the type of person who likes to feel the groove every once in a while (or every day, even), it won’t be easy to choose the best jazz clubs in the US – because there are so many of them! So here is a list of our suggestions. …

10 places that your kids should absolutely see

If you have children, then you know that holidays are as much an opportunity to relax as to explore and learn. Children are curious by nature and they don’t like the same things that adults do. So no matter how much you like lounging on the beach, your kids will get bored of building sandcastles and splashing in the water after a while. So if you want to keep them from yawning but you also want to go someplace that you will enjoy too, here are some picks that might just work. …

5 US islands to visit this winter

Block Island Lighthouse

When it comes to island vacations, many people automatically think of the island of the Pacific, the Caribbeans or simply Hawaii (which, granted, is a state of the US). But since much of the United States is surrounded by water, there are countless islands that have been neglected my mainstream tourism.

The East Coast, the West Coast and the Great Lakes are lined with islands that are just waiting to become the next big tourist sensation. So here are the five most interesting American islands to visit this winter. …

Top 10 free art galleries worth visiting

Art is never cheap, and if it’s good art we’re talking about, you probably have to pay a lot to see it. Or maybe not? When you are going traveling, it’s only natural to save some money for entry fees to museums, galleries, historical sites and other attractions.

And while some galleries will not let you off the hook too easily, there are several museums where you can admire all the art you want – for free, because that’s how the best things in life are. So here are the top 10 free art galleries that you should visit during your travels. …

Best sweets in New York that you have to taste before you die

Many things can be said bout the Big Apple: it’s too big, too crowded, to noisy, but one thing is certain: this city is a foodie’s paradise. The amazing multicultural mix in New York gave birth to a unique cuisine, and after a filling New York meal (which includes the famous New York hot dog, of course), it’s time to think about the dessert.

When it comes to all things sweet, there are so many things to choose from that even the most sweet toothed tourist will have a difficult time deciding what to taste first. Here are the best New York sweet treats that you can bite into during your holiday. …

Top 5 most fashionable cities in the world

Fashion and traveling don’t seem to have much to do with one another, right? The image of the weary and dusty traveler who just came back from climbing a mountain or exploring a village in Siberia is not exactly the kind of person that one would call fashionable.

But loving to travel and loving fashion are not mutually exclusive, so if you love both of them, we would like to propose a trip for you: how about visiting the most fashionable cities in the world? Fashion capitals are many, but only a few cities in the world can be said to create fashion through what their inhabitants wear. So pack up your Sunday bests, and visit the top 5 most fashionable cities on the planet. …

Where to get the best bagels in New York

New York, the Big Apple, largest city in the US, a center for multiculturalism, media, arts, adventure, shopping and Sex and the City. There are so many things associated with New York that if you ask ten people about what they think is the most representative thing about the city, they will tell you about ten different things. But for people who think with their stomachs, New York is a Mecca of cuisines all over the world. If you ask me, I’ll tell you that I love New York for its bagels.

Sounds silly, but only if you haven’t eaten a bagel in New York yet. Bagels are a subject of great debate among New Yorkers, and while some say that toasted bagels are the best, others swear by the fluffy freshly baked bagels you get straight from the oven. So for all you bagel-lovers, here’s the list of places that have the best bagels in New York. …