If Beverly Hills and Paris mated, Recoleta would be their unfairly handsome and enviously wealthy child. Characterized by up-scale restaurants, high-end shopping and lavish mansions, the expensive and popular barrio of Recoleta is a must-see for visitors to Buenos Aires. Here's how to spend a day in Recoleta...
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Buenos Aires is a sprawling city of 13 million people crammed into 48 districts. With numbers that large, a list of things to see and do could easily get overwhelming. So to make your task less daunting, we’ve narrowed it down to 10 things every tourist should do in Buenos Aires.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
This may come as a shock to you, but there’s more to do in Amsterdam besides prostitutes and weed. Behind the neon blaze of the Red Light District and the haze of smoke from the ubiquitous coffee shops, there’s a refined city that attracts 4.2 million visitors to its historical monuments, museums and architecture every [...]
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world. Since the 9th century, it has been home to kings, emperors and presidents. Now tourists can wander this fortified town and experience Czech history first hand. Here’s what to see in Prague Castle…
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Central Prague is divided into five smaller towns with New Town being the largest and most spread out, but that shouldn’t be a deterrent. There are some great sights in New Town, including a bullet-riddled church, the oldest microbrewery in Prague, and an unusual building that looks like it’s dancing.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Prague’s Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock is what draws so many tourists to the Old Town Square. It’s an awe-inspiring work of prodigious craftsmanship, it’s wrapped in mystery and bloody legends, and it puts on a show once a day.
Friday, July 31, 2009
A walk through Prague’s Old Town is like watching a good movie: it gets better and better the further you get into it.
Friday, July 31, 2009
The Lesser Quarter is the best district in Prague to appreciate old world splendor. The district has been relatively untouched for centuries, providing a great snapshot of historically authentic Prague. In other words, expect lots of churches, palaces and parks.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Petřín Hill is a public park in the center of Prague that’s impossible to miss yet often overlooked. The hill has something for both young and old alike: recreational trails, a lookout tower in the shape of the Eiffel Tower, and even a mirror maze.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Charles Bridge is the iconic image of Prague. It may not be as famous as Big Ben or the Eiffel Tower, but it’s just as important and just as beautiful.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
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