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Time Lapse Video: Night Rush Around the World

What is it about time lapse videos that make people go crazy with “oohs” and “aahs”? Well for starters they often times showcase a travel destination most people want to visit badly. But for me they are just really, really pretty. Yes I used “pretty” to describe a travel video (I’m secure enough in my…

Five European Cities Perfect for a Romantic Travel Getaway

With its culture, its history and its beautiful architecture, Europe is seen as one of the best places to take a loved one on a romantic retreat. From Rome to Paris there are so many destinations that are perfectly suited as the backdrop for a getaway intended to show the one you love just how…

Travel The World In Search Of The Best Brew

Now I’m not a raging alcoholic and I don’t need 12 steps (at least I don’t think I do) – I just deeply appreciate an icy cold adult beverage, whether it be an exotic lager from a far away land or a strikingly good stout made in a local brewery. One of the best ways…

Move Over Porta-Potty, Urilift Solves a “Wee” Travel Issue

Well when you gotta go…you gotta go. So the next time you are traveling in a city like Amsterdam, Belfast, and London, be careful when walking down certain streets at night. That seemingly innocent looking manhole cover might start to slowly rise up from the ground to reveal…a bathroom?! One of the most ingenious ideas…

Best Town Square #1: Prague, Czech Republic – Old Town Square & Winner Of The Lonely Planet Guidebook

#1: Prague, Czech Republic – Old Town Square (26% of the vote) Lonely Planet review of Old Town Square One of Europe’s biggest and most beautiful urban spaces, the Old Town Square has been Prague’s principal public square since the 10th century, and was its main marketplace until the beginning of the 20th century. Despite…

Best Town Square #3: Brussels, Belgium – Grand Place

#3: Brussels, Belgium – Grand Place (16% of the vote) Bad news Brussels. After easily placing 1st in round 1 and 2, Grand Place was knocked out of the top spot and will come in with the bronze for this best town square poll. Lonely Planet review of Grand Place For one of Europe’s finest…

Best Town Square Voting Ends Saturday

The voting for the “Best Town Square” poll has been so tight. I can not predict a winner at this point since six of the contenders have all been in first place at one point during the last few days. Heavy favorite Brussels’ Grand Place, which one round 1 and 2 in the voting, has…

Best Town Square Results (Round Two)

It started with 50…it is now down to 10. Quick update before I head off to do some drinking and barbecuing with friends and family. The results of round two are in and to be honest they kind of shocked me. Heavy favorites last week, Prague’s Old Town Square and Krakow’s Rynek Glowny, both barely…