It’s no shock that history nerds love museums. And when said history nerd is also an Anglophile, a trip to London is not just a vacation, but a pilgrimage. Having been to London several times, there are some museums I never get tired of no matter how much time I spend there, or how little [...]
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 By Laura Davy
Ah, the office waiting game (also known as “low productivity day”). A very familiar scenario indeed…
Monday, March 5, 2012 By Freddie Obregón
When it comes to the cuisine in Austin, Texas, many travel advertisements for this great metropolis proudly tout the abundance and high quality of Tex-Mex and Barbecue (BBQ). The recent hardships many are suffering due to our compromised economy have led chefs to create food trailers in order to keep their businesses afloat; thus, it is [...]
Monday, February 13, 2012 By Alexa Dooseman
Yes, yes, there’s no question that Valentine’s Day is a much maligned holiday, with adjectives like “consumerist” and “cheesy” thrown around left and right. I understand that, and if you’re of that mindset, this list is not for you. But, if you are one of the people who likes – or even, loves – this [...]
Thursday, January 12, 2012 By Nathan Cranford
When one thinks of wine and where it’s made here in the United States, the popular valleys of California and the Pacific Northwest may tend to come to mind first. However, to many, the last place one might consider the climate and geology to be well-suited for grape-growing and winemaking would be hidden in one [...]
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 By Alba DeSantiago
Disney’s plan to build a theme park just a few miles outside of Paris was met with opposition from those who feared cultural imperialism from an American company. However, today Disneyland Paris and the accompanying Walt Disney Studios receive over 15 million visitors each year, which makes it the most popular tourist destination in Europe. I recently visited [...]
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 By Jules Miller & Joanna Ortiz
Christmas markets have a long history in many of Europe’s leading cities and are popular attractions for locals and tourists alike during the holiday season. Traditionally held during the four weeks of Advent, these markets often celebrate the holidays with a piping hot mug of mulled wine and a hefty scoop of Christmas magic. Christmas [...]
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 By Lauren Hill
Here at cityseekr we love Halloween. Read on to check out our top ten picks of cities that are especially fun to visit during the month of ghosties and ghoulies and long-leggedy beasties. 10. Prague, Czech Republic Photo by Andrew Mason, CC BY 2.0 If you don’t know much about Prague, you might think it’s [...]
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