Best Thanksgiving Day destinations

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and while according to tradition people usually celebrate at home with their families, there’s no reason why you can’t be more innovative than that. The point of Thanksgiving is to spend it with the people you love, not to spend the evening at necessarily at home.

You can pick a traditional place or something really nonconformist, the point is to have fun with your friends and family, and of course, gobble up loads of delicious food. Here are our top Thanksgiving Day destinations, to help you plan the perfect Thanksgiving holiday. …

Autumn in New York: The best parks in the Big Apple

Personally, I like autumn much better than any other season. The weather is mild, and there’s nothing better than a cup of hot coffee on a foggy morning, while you’re sitting on your favourite bench in your favourite park with everything shining gold and red around you. And one of the best places to be in autumn is definitely New York.

The summer crowds have already left the city, and there are lots of activities and events that you can attend (and I’m not talking about Fashion Week here). We can start with a few of the most interesting parks in the Big Apple. So grab a bagel and some comfortable shoes, and let’s set out exploring! …

Bizarre restaurants around the world

Cuisine is more popular nowadays than ever before, and no matter what type of food you prefer and what country it comes from, you can probably find a restaurant that caters to your tastes. Traditional meals are not the norm anymore, and lots of people enjoy Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Indian or more exotic cuisines in addition to grandma’s good old recipes.

Nevertheless, there is the occasional restaurant which offers some more unusual choices, both in terms of cuisine and in terms of atmosphere. Here are some of the most bizarre restaurants in the world, which will satisfy both your hunger and your curiosity. …

The most beautiful island paradises you have to see before you die

Whether we’re talking about an occasional traveler or a seasoned one, I’m fairly sure that one thing they have in common is the wish to visit an island paradise, just like those seen in the movies or on postcards. You might think that what you see on the big screen or in images seems to be too good to be true, but believe me, once you visit one of these amazing places, you’ll know for sure that paradise does indeed exist on this planet.

I’m talking about real like island paradises, places where you feel like you could spend the rest of your life lounging on the soft sand under the shade of palm trees, drinking coconut milk and simply enjoying life. Here are a few of these paradises that you should visit before you die (and possibly end up in Paradise). …

The most luxurious hotel suites in the world

I’m sure that everyone has fantasized about spending at least a few nights in a luxury hotel, being waited on hand and foot, ordering gourmet room service and enjoying the most expensive jacuzzis, swimming pools you can ever imagine. Well, if you want to make your dream come true, you have to be prepared to seriously empty your bank account, because a room like this costs in the $15,000, and that’s without taxes! Here’s a list of the most expensive hotels in the world, hotels where only royalty, stars and magnates have access to (or people who have been saving up for it all their lives). …

Thrifty travel: the best flea markets in the world

If you are into vintage and retro clothes, or if you collect rare things, you are surely familiar with flea markets. Shopping in fancy places will probably give you good value for money and a sense of prestige, but if you are looking for unique things (and if you have a bone to pick with modern consumer culture), you’re much better off if you go hunting for what you want at a flea market.

And in addition to getting your hands on a rare record or an early edition of your favourite novel, flea markets are the best way to get to know the heart and soul of the place you’re visiting. So here are a few of the most fascinating flea markets in the world. Good luck rummaging! …

Best bakeries around the world

One of the best feel feelings you can get when traveling is when you’re walking down a busy street, you’re hungry and you suddenly feel a mouthwatering smell coming out of a bakery. Pastries are a great alternative to fast food if you want a quick bite to eat, and the best thing about bakery products is that they are so culture-specific. Sure, croissants and bagels are almost omnipresent, but there are tons of other yummy pastries that you can find only in certain countries. And if you really want to get acquainted with a certain country’s cuisine, you have to dig in deeper into its pastry section. So here’s a list of some of the best bakeries in the world, for the delight of your taste buds. …

Famous Restaurants and Bars from the Movies

There comes a time when even the most passionate traveler gets bored of sightseeing and tries looking at things from a whole new perspective. But when the most sought-for attractions become depressingly familiar, the best thing put your X-ray vision at work and try to guess the story behind the monument.

Strolling along the buzzing streets of London, New York or Los Angeles might represent a pure pleasure, but you must be aware of the fact that each of the places you walk by has its own story to tell. This is how you’ll find out that numerous neighborhood bars that people hardly notice have actually reached VIP status after being the filming location of some famous movie.

Desirable and Avoidable Destinations for the 4th of July Weekend

With less than two weeks till Americans citizens world wide will celebrate their national day, it’s high time we decided where to take our families for this very special day.

Two weeks might be a much to shorter time for grabbing some advance-purchase bargains, but with a little patience and research, it’s almost certain that you can find the kind of destination that can fit you pocket and match your tastes. Today we decided to give you a few tricks on how to avoid the 4th of July rush and rest assure that you get the best out of this patriotic holiday. …

Fashion Capitals of the World. Next Generation

When it comes to fashion capitals of the world, one cannot stop thinking about one (or more) of the big four: Paris, Milan, London and New York. Their importance in the world of fashion (and especially haute couture) is undeniable: here you can find the most innovative designers, prestigious fashion houses and glamorous boutiques.

But this doesn’t necessarily mean that all the world’s fashion is concentrated in these four locations. Slowly but throughly, other big cities from around the world are building their way up to top five, releasing original creations on the market and welcoming visitors with posh boutiques and one-of-a-kind fashion shows. In today’s top five we have included some less known fashion capitals that have all the chances to become the 5th on the list: …