Many times I have heard it said that Eco-Friendly hotels are always upscale and expensive! Well this article is for all those wanting to be green while on vacation, but don’t want to break their vacation bank. Wandering the green planet, I have found the following 5 Green hotels in Europe to be charming while meeting green standards, […]
I have been fascinated by global cultures and global cuisine for as long as I can remember. I vividly recall salivating over carne asada (chopped, spiced meat) at a taco stand in Hermasillo, Mexico as a teenager on a family trip. Likewise, I can still feel the rubbery consistency of the octopus I enjoyed (after […]
Why I love the street musicians in Europe: January, 1999: I’m 19 years old and in Paris for the first time. As I scuttle down into the Metro to escape the winter wind, I hear the strains of an accordionist playing Edith Piaf’s “La Vie en Rose.” I am transfixed and my love affair with […]
I’ll admit it- I’ve always been a fan of contemporary art. This appreciation turned into a passion during my time working for the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis and I became a full-blown contemporary art junkie. Though I have since pursued a career in academia and world language education, the arts have always remained part […]
A fantastic blend of many cultures, London is a most international city and below we have compiled our list of London’s highlights. Here, the new can never overshadow traditions and antiquity; in London, they live side by side. Intersected by the river Thames, London celebrates its bridges and dockside communities with riverside restaurants and river […]
As we were planning our trip to London last October, one of the things I was most excited about was the excellent Indian food I would be enjoying. Seeing as over 500,000 of London’s residents are Indian, I figured our options would be numerous. So, instead of looking up the current exhibition at the Royal […]
London London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom, but many also consider it a global capital because of its prominence in the fields of commerce, finance, retail, politics, entertainment, and fashion. London is a mega city with a metropolitan population of over 14 million. It is one of the most multicultural cities […]
Just as visits to art galleries and Roman ruins are required on any tour of Europe, shopping is a must-do as well. But don’t be mistaken, shopping in Europe is not like shopping at home. It isn’t about hitting the strip mall to pick up socks and underwear; and if you find yourself in an outlet […]
As London gears up to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, extensive work and building development is going on in certain parts of the city. By 2012, these select sites will be playing a crucial role in the games and will become the venues where sports people, Olympic spectators and tourists will be flocking.
Searching for some good noontime nourishment after a full morning of London sightseeing and shopping near Oxford Circus, my husband spotted a relatively small, nice looking Italian restaurant. As we entered Strada, I noticed the simple, modern décor and hip, yet laid-back staff and clientele. It was difficult to choose our wine, given the extensive, […]