Category: Attractions
Spa day at the Russian & Turkish Baths in Miami
Miami is full of lavish spas in fancy hotels. But since not all of us have the luxury of spending a week’s pay on treatments at The Standard, allow me to introduce you to the Russian & Turkish Baths. This is perhaps the most wonderful and bizarre experience Miami has to offer. It’s located in…
Stonehenge is overrated
As travelers, we have to be honest with ourselves. There are some well-known attractions that simply aren’t worth it. And for me, one of the biggest duds in the world is Stonehenge. Judging by traveler reviews, Stonehenge is amazing! Everyone seems to be impressed by the size, the mystery, the sun setting behind the stones.…
Surviving Oktoberfest in Munich
Going to Oktoberfest in Munich is easily the most worthwhile event trip I’ve ever taken. I’ve been to Mardi Gras, I’ve celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin. By comparison, those events feel like they were pretty cool. But there’s nothing quite like Oktoberfest in Munich. In part, it’s because there’s literally nothing like it. If you’ve been…
7 reasons why Iceland is the best country in the world
As the people who know me best can vouch, I’m extremely suggestible. So when I read an article talking about cheap places to go in the spring of 2013, Iceland piqued my interest. I didn’t know anything about Iceland other than it was cold, and it would give me the opportunity to see the aurora…
Podoli Swimming Complex: Prague’s summer haven
Last weekend, my friend invited me to a local pool in an effort to take advantage of the last days of summer. I was excited because I love the idea of having a summer playground in my new home. “Don’t get too excited,” she warned me. “It’s… a little Soviet.” Of course, that made me even…
The perfect summer day in Prague
Summer is a hot commodity in the Czech Republic. It’s the beginning of September and there is a very real sense that in a few short weeks, it’s going to start getting cold around here. So everyone is enjoying the nice weather and getting in as many summer activities as they can. Whether you’re visiting…
