For many travelers, booking business class feels straightforward. You pick a well-known airline, choose a convenient departure time, and expect a certain level of comfort, more space, better service, and a seat that converts into a bed. In reality, business class is not a single, uniform product. Two flights with the same airline can feel completely different depending on the aircraft and cabin. One may offer a private suite with direct aisle access, while another places seats close together with limited privacy. Understanding these differences is key to making an […]

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Vilnius, Lithuania – January 2026 – The Vilnius Light Festival returns January 23-25, 2026, transforming Lithuania’s capital into an open-air gallery of contemporary light installations across the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Now in its eighth year, the three-day event marks Vilnius’ 703rd birthday and features an evening route with 24 illuminated artworks from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The festival, which happens during the darkest time of the year, has a mission – to turn winter darkness into a city-wide spectacle of lights that spotlights Vilnius’ architecture, from historical façades to […]

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Photos by Go Vilnius. The Vilnius Pink Soup Fest, which has attracted 93,000 visitors in 2025, is expanding into a three-day celebration of Lithuania’s cold pink soup, šaltibarščiai. December, 2025 – Vilnius, Lithuania. As the British Museum prepares for its Pink Ball, the Lithuanian capital is set to continue the pink tradition next spring. After a record-breaking year, the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest, inspired by the country’s iconic cold beetroot soup šaltibarščiai, returns on May 29–31, 2026, as a three-day celebration of gastronomy, community, and colour. This year, Lithuania’s capital […]

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I’ve always loved my time in Germany, primarily spent in Frankfurt and Mainz but I’ve also been fortunate to have visited other parts of the country including Heidelberg (famous for its old castle) and Munich, known world over for its Oktoberfest. This famous beer festival held annually in Munich, is not just about savoring fine brews and delicious food; it’s also a celebration of Bavarian culture and tradition. A significant part of this cultural festivity is the traditional Bavarian clothing, which adds color, style, and authenticity to the event. For […]

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Big events and added flights to draw visitors, who will have no shortage of new options for dining throughout the city Minneapolis – When Suni Lee and Simone Biles come to your city to compete for a spot on the Olympic team, you’ve already got a shot at the best summer ever but add to that the celebration of an iconic film’s 40th anniversary, a plethora of new dining options (on top of the countless restaurants in this no-so-hidden gem of the cuisine scene) and amazing summertime weather, and you’ve […]

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Toretto’s Barbershop, Frankfurt Germany is as old school as it gets and within a short time is already one of the world’s great barbershops. A bit edgy, definitely more then a bit OG, yet the vibe here is decidedly youthful. Founded and run by Alex Torreto whose window onto the world situated next to chair number 1. Alex is Greek but was born and raised in Germany. Barbershops are not a ‘thing’ in Germany and according to Alex, his shop is the first true barbershop in the entire country. Already […]

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About 60 mostly bearded fellows were lined up already – a count by our own estimate. And according to front man, chair number one and owner Alex Torreto, a slow day by his account. They often start lining up two hours before the shop even opens he said. I must digress. Central Frankfurt has a real lack of barbers, simply put – places where one can walk in the door and just get a damn haircut. Prior to my visit to Torreto, I stopped by 7 other salons – every […]

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I’m tired this morning. It feels like the end of a very long journey. I sleep in, listening to the sounds of Parisian life outside my hotel. While it will be the end of this journey around the world with the last leg from Paris back to Frankfurt tomorrow, perhaps it’s the start of something else. I want to believe that my days of living and working with people who do not share my values are over (or at least I will be conscious of the differences and either accept […]

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This was my first river cruise with Viking Cruises, a trip I’d dreamt about for weeks! Russia, the world’s largest country, takes up an eighth of the world’s surface, borders 14 different countries, 12 oceans and seas and spans 11 time zones. Getting Ready to Cruise Through Russia Including start and end points St. Petersburg and Moscow, our cruise includes seven stops with optional offshore excursions, some included in the fare, others at an additional cost. You can also add on pre- and post excursions (in Moscow and Helsinki). Passengers […]

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In the footsteps of  500 Years of Reformation October 31st, 2017 will mark the 500th Anniversary of the world changing event when religious reformer Martin Luther nailed his arguments against the practices of the Catholic Church, his “95 Theses” to a church door in Wittenberg, Germany beginning the Protestant Reformation. I recently took a trip to follow in the footsteps of the monk turned protestant icon, and wondered how to frame it. It’s a complex story, but how to begin? And like a sentence in German where you don’t know […]

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I know this title normally refers to Paris, but for me, Italy has been on my mind and in my dreams since I first saw the movie “Only You” with Robert Downey Jr. & Marisa Tomei. The music, the cobblestone streets, the pasta, the lilt that accompanies each Italian word, and the romance. Bellisima! (Try to picture my thumb and fingers together waving in the air while I say this). There is so much to say about our trip to Italy, so you can expect to see follow-up blogs about […]

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PRAGUE United Islands Music Festival, June 22-25 This celebration of world music – now in its 11th year – features fresh names from the European and world club scene, and includes rock, pop, indie, electronic, world, folk and jazz, as well as new music trends and experiments. Held outdoors on Kampa, Prague’s biggest island, and on Střelecký and Slovanský islands, admission is free. The festival continues at night in selected clubs. Where to Stay: Less than 15 minutes from the fun are the music-inspired Aria Hotel and the Golden Well […]

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Iceland’s WOW air to begin service from O’Hare International Airport starting at $99 CHICAGO – WOW air, Iceland’s ultra-affordable transatlantic airline, will begin landing in the Windy City July 2017, with the inaugural flight from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on July 13, 2016. It’s true; Chicagoans will have access to low-fare travel to Iceland, and WOW air’s other European destinations, as of this summer. Tickets from O’Hare to Keflavik Airport (KEF) will go on sale today for only $99. Additionally, for only $149 customers from Chicago can continue on to […]

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While Zurich has a sizable international reputation (often predicated on it’s financial and banking industry) the actual city is fairly small (population approximately 400,000 people) and for visitor’s is easily approachable. From its favorable geographic position alongside the shores of Lake Zürich it boasts a diversity of activities and experiences for those of all ages. Take the old city with its charming walkways, squares, churches, boutique shops and cafes – one can wander these streets for much of a day at a leisurely pace. For those looking for a ‘nature’ […]

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SouthWest Germany, a region known for its variety of beers from cult classics to craft beers, is experiencing a renaissance in beer fashion and production. Beer lovers and travelers will have to put SouthWest Germany at the top of their bucket list in 2016: Exhibitions, festivals, brewery tours and beer hiking paths are only the beginning of this state’s celebration of the 500 Years of Beer Purity! The Technoseum in Mannheim will dedicate an entire exhibition to beer (February 19 to July 24) while countless breweries throughout SouthWest Germany will […]

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