It’s no wonder San Diego plays hosts to many world-recognized events; gorgeous year-round weather, a fantastic downtown, and plenty of venues. While Comic-Con and San Diego Fringe Festival may get most of the buzz, there are a ton of other festivals worth checking out. And, if you enjoy not only snacking ... [read more]
Five Fabulous Free Things to Do in DC
Start your day out stretching and breathing deeply in a yoga class. Afterward, join a friend for a walk in the garden at the National Gallery of Art. As the day turns to night, venture to the famous Kennedy Center in your favorite dressy attire and enjoy a performance from a world-renowned dancer, singer, or ... [read more]
5 Free Things to do in Berlin
Berlin, in comparison to other European capitals, is cheap. A bottle of beer will cost you €1 at some corner stores while hotels are at a reasonable rate – the same can be said of nightclub entry fees. Berlin is the place where other Europeans come to cut themselves some slack and poke into the city’s ... [read more]
If Money Was No Object…
If money was no object, what would you do in your hometown? That’s the question we put to our Hometown Tourists. We wanted to know what you do when you have extra money to spoil yourself, or your ultimate self-indulgence if you won the lottery. Well... they’ve come back with some fantastic recommendations and ... [read more]
Interview with a Local: Niagara, NY
What's unique about Niagara? I grew up in Lockport, N.Y., where the name speaks for itself. Lockport is home to the only double set of working Locks on the historic Erie Canal. Less than 20 miles from Niagara Falls, visitors check seeing this Wonder of the World off their bucket list and then travel to ... [read more]
Don’t Be The Typical Tourist in Notting Hill
Tourists often get off a bus or tube at Notting Hill, and amble up and down the main high street, looking lost and disappointed. It’s a pretty standard road with the usual Starbucks, etc. although there is a lovely independent Cinema, The Gate, and an excellent Venetian restaurant, Polpo. Some of the ... [read more]
Why It Is Good To Be A Tourist In Washington DC
DC locals walk around ignoring everything that could distract us from our present goal. We have our earphones in and our cellphones out, creating an invisible wall between ourselves and others. Tourists, on the other hand, are amazed at every sight, sound, and smell. They pause to enjoy their surroundings and ... [read more]
London: Don’t Irritate The Locals on The Tube
You won't know this, but I've been living in London for the past 6 months and already I feel like I'm fully integrated. One of the symptoms of this integration is an affliction that affects many people who live here: tube rage! I know, I know, it's not really something to be proud of but when you're part of ... [read more]
Five Ways to Act Like a Local in Bangkok
Bold, garish and hedonistic – yet rooted in tradition, Bangkok is a city with something of a split personality. But it’s the quirky contradictions that make it so much fun! At its heart, there are a few local customs that form the fabric of daily life. And if you adopt a few of them during a trip here, you ... [read more]
