Live music flourishes in Berlin, with hundreds of venues showcasing every genre of music imaginable on a nightly basis, often with much cheaper cover charges and tickets than in other European cities. Here are our top five choices for unique live music venues where you are guaranteed to have a good time, whether you live for […]
There are more than enough activities and attractions to keep you busy in Berlin for any length of visit. But, you may want to take a short journey out of this bustling metropolis to see some of the surrounding areas. Below is my list of five suggestions for daytrips from Berlin! All are accessible by […]
The City of London is actually only one square mile. Located between Temple and the Tower of London, the City of London is the oldest part of the capital and, although not as busy as Westminster, has plenty of places to see and things to do! 1 – Go Inside the Royal Courts of Justice […]
Often listed as one of the most impressive collections of antiquities in the world, Berlin’s Pergamon Museum is well worth a visit - whether you are a seasoned archaeologist, a complete classical arts novice or any interest level in between. Filled with breathtaking monuments of massive scale, a trip to the Pergamon will humble you […]
You’re in Berlin over the holidays and don’t know what to do at New Year’s Eve? Celebrate the new year with Berliners eating their name-sake donut cakes, melting metal for good luck, partying till dawn, with fireworks and a lot of fire crackers in the streets. New Year's in Berlin's city center can be pretty […]
Germany has a reputation for celebrating Christmas with gusto. Traditional Christmas markets are popular throughout the country, and draw millions of visitors each year, but alternative markets are popping up all over Berlin. Though many tourists may associate the smells of sweet Glühwein (traditional mulled wine, literally translating to “glow wine” owing to the rosiness […]
Paddington Bear is a children's icon that originated here in London many decades ago. Learn more about the history of Paddington Bear, the charity trail that was set up in the bear's name to raise money for children, and our favorite Paddington Bear tour on offer! Who is Paddington Bear? Paddington Bear Trail in London […]
Located just across the road from the Berliner Dom and Museum Island in the center of the city is the Berlin Palace, formerly the Royal Palace. It was once the home of Brandenburg Electors, Prussian Kings, and German Emperors from the 15th century until the end of the First World War. It was largely destroyed […]
London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display For the thousands of people who come to London to bring in the New Year, there is no better place to hear the bells chime midnight than right next to Big Ben himself! Much as Times Square is the popular destination for New Years revellers in New York City, […]
There are roughly 100 Christmas markets in Berlin (no joke) and this post covers some of the top markets in Berlin for 2025. Bratwurst and roasted almonds – that’s the typical smell of a German Christmas market. The more Northern in Germany you are, the earlier dusk comes and a German Christmas Market is most […]
This post can help you figure out which is the best choice of transport to JFK Airport from various points in Manhattan. Keep in mind that what is the best choice for you may be different from someone else. We can say for certain that the cheapest way to JFK is to ride the subway […]
Every now and then, a bizarre and wonderful attraction lies just off the beaten track, seemingly existing only to beckon to the traveler who has seen it all. Berlin’s Spreepark is just that attraction – a massive, surreal amusement park opened in 1969 and abandoned in 2002. Famous amongst urban exploration aficionados and purveyors of […]
Perhaps the most famous department store in the world, Harrods is located in the upmarket London neighbourhood of Knightsbridge. And this post is a shopper's guide to Harrods of London, including popular items, souvenirs, afternoon tea, and more. What Can You Buy at Harrods? Simply put, Anything! With over 330 departments located inside, there isn't […]
The Jewish Museum in Berlin is one of the most-frequented museums of Jewish arts, culture and history in the world, with nearly one million visitors per year. A visit to the museum is an opportunity to pay homage to over two thousand years of Jewish history in Europe, and to recognize both historical and contemporary […]
Charleston’s beautiful streets, sprawling marshlands, and sparkling beaches draw people in from all over the world and also serve as fantastic inspiration for the numerous artists in town. Recently a guest on one of our tours remarked at how many artists were in town, but more importantly they pointed out what fine artists they truly […]
Few British royals have ever captured the hearts of the public as quickly and as completely as Princess Diana. From her debut on the world stage during her 1981 marriage to Charles, the Prince of Wales, to her untimely death in a Paris car crash in 1997, the world was obsessed with Princess Diana. In […]
