Independent Travel, Thoughtfully Planned
Quebec City is home to some of the world’s most famous hotels. Who hasn’t heard of Le Château Frontenac, or Le Germain? And yet, there is one that consistently tops off the list of the Best Hotels in Canada: the unrivaled Auberge Saint-Antoine. Nestled in Old Town Québec in the picturesque Petit-Champlain district, Auberge Saint-Antoine …
Is Auberge Saint Antoine the Best Place to Stay in Quebec City?Read More
Somewhere in the Verdugo Hills, between Downtown Los Angeles and Glendale, lies the largest religious painting ever painted: The Crucifixion. The painting is displayed in the Hall of the Crucifixion, a massive structure which is part of the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale. At the top of the building is a huge cross that lights …
“The Crucifixion” – the Largest Painting Ever PaintedRead More
If this is your first time in Quebec City, this guide will help you navigate the city’s unusual culture and give you all the information you need for visiting it. Québec City is about as European as it can get in North America. When wandering through its cobblestone streets surrounded by French-style bistros and French speaking …
The Ultimate First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Québec CityRead More
I didn’t know what to expect when I checked into Quebec City’s Monastère des Augustines that afternoon. Are there going be nuns at the reception desk, or serving at the restaurant? The modern glass structure that greeted me was not even vaguely reminiscent of a convent. And yet, the silence that flows with the light all across the sheer white …
Monastère des Augustines: an Unconventional Hotel in Quebec CityRead More
Budapest has a reputation for being a party city, but few visitors know how complex and eccentric the city’s nightlife really is. From rooftop bars and decadent spa parties to jam-packed discos, Budapest has an abundance of venues where you can slam a drink or dance till dawn. On our latest visit to Budapest we stumbled upon …
Budapest is one of those amazing cities in Europe that seems to leave a mark on everyone who visits it. It’s hard not to be touched by its great beauty, rich culture and tumultuous history. There are a lot of interesting facts about Budapest that not every visitor to the city knows. Here are some of …
Fascinating Facts About Budapest You Probably Didn’t KnowRead More
Living in Southern California means being part of one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting cultural landscapes. From visual arts, home decor and fashion, to music festivals, opera and jazz, you get a wide variety of events that can keep you busy year round. Among these cultural events there is one that often passes unnoticed, despite its 85 years of …
Secrets of Southern California – Laguna Beach Festival of ArtsRead More
The Rose Parade, also known as the Tournament of Roses Parade, is an annual tradition in Pasadena, California. The event takes place every year on New Year’s day, rain or shine. If New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday, the parade will take place on Monday, January 2nd. The Rose Parade in Pasadena is one …
Skansen Museum is one of Stockholm’s biggest attractionsLocated just a short 30-minute walk from Stockholm‘s city center, on the island of Djurgården, Skansen is the oldest open-air museums, showcasing houses and farmsteads from every part of Sweden.
Inside Skansen Open Air Museum – Five Centuries of Swedish TraditionsRead More
