Tagged: museum

Contemporary Cool: 10 New Things to Do in Istanbul

When you think of Istanbul, centuries of Ottoman opulence and Byzantine splendour come to mind. And of course the little matter of its location: the marrying together of Asia and…

3 Ways to Tour the World in a Glass

For many, taking in postcard-worthy views with a beverage in hand is the quintessential way to kick back. Whether you prefer pinotage or rally around rum, sublime selections can be…

Travel Writing 101: Becoming an Expert

Getting published should be easy, I often think, telling my students "you just need to entertain your readers, who are, firstly, your editor and, secondly, the editor's readers." It…

Creative Escapes: Improving Your Images in Southern France

I'm still buzzing after a wicked weekend in a gorgeous château in southwest France with a group of strangers all seeking to improve their creative streak. My goal was to take better…

4 Disney Parks in One Day? How One Family Did It

Four theme parks. Three kids. Two adults. And one seemingly impossible assignment: to visit every Disney World resort on the same day.I'm not talking about an amusement park…

Long Wait Between Flights? Get Outta Town

With the sad condition of our nation's airways, people are being stuck in airports for longer than ever. And that doesn't include folks stuck there by choice, like the crowds who have…

Slope Specs: Keystone, Colorado's Early Season Leader

In Colorado's high country, Keystone and Loveland long battled to be the first to open. Because Loveland mainly draws day skiers, Keystone (tel. 800/468-5004;…

Pot Growers Put Parks at Risk, Rangers on Alert

The National Park Service is encountering a problem that is very seldom seen by park visitors, yet it still represents a threat not only to the wild resources in the parks, but to the…

Plucky Survivors See America 2: The Midwest Express

In September, 2006, when my best friend Rick Garman was about to turn 40, he said the only thing that would get him through this milestone was a trip to Branson, MO to see the World's…

How to Have a Home Away from Home in Europe

For anyone who has opted for a vacation rental rather than staying at a hotel, I am preaching to the converted -- but novices should begin considering alternate accommodation when…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Guatemala

Here's what's new in Guatemala since the publication of Frommer's Guatemala, 1st Edition. Planning Your Trip As of February 2007, the exchange rate was one U.S. dollar to 7.72…