Category: Holidays
Charleston, SC is a terrible Christmas destination
I love Christmas, and I love traveling for the holidays because it’s nice to see how other cities celebrate. But sometimes, those things are better left undiscovered. Chalk this one up to “Don’t believe everything you read,” but a couple of years ago, I saw an article that listed some of the best cities in…
A guide to Prague’s Christmas markets
I can’t even contain my excitement about Christmas right now. After spending a few days at home recovering from jet lag, I emerged into a wonderful winter wonderland. I can forgive Prague for being a little lackluster about Halloween because the Christmas situation here is lit (pun totally intended). There are Christmas markets all over…
A guide to the Yi Peng lantern festival in Chiang Mai
Most people have seen the photos – hundreds of bright paper lanterns floating into the sky at once. But you may not know what it is and where to see it. Loy Krathong and Yi Peng Finding information about the festival can be a little confusing because people use the names Loy Krathong and Yi…
Halloween in Prague
The rumors are true. Europeans don’t celebrate Halloween. Unfortunately, Halloween is my favorite holiday. I normally go all out for it, usually with a minimum of two costumes for different events, some of which I have planned weeks or months in advance. It’s perhaps the only reason I still miss working in an office. This…
