After a four-year renovation, the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam reopened yesterday, with a renewed focus on experiencing the Netherlands’ seafaring history through interactive presentations, voyage simulations and life-sized seafaring replicas. Read IQ’s full article in The New York Times, by clicking on the picture below: .
IQ Talks Travel on Toronto Radio: Valencia
Ivan Quintanilla is featured as the travel expert on Toronto’s Proud FM “Your Morning With Richard & Chris.” IQ talks about the beautiful Mediterranean city of Valencia, Spain. Click below to listen to the interview: Want to hear more? Listen to other Proud FM travel segments, discussing Pittsburgh, New York and Curaçao.
Buddy Bears in Berlin
Berlin once again invites you to come play with its bears. What began as an art project for the streets of Berlin ten years ago, has evolved into a worldwide, touring celebration of tolerance and cultural diversity. The United Buddy Bears are sculptures representing the various countries of the United Nations--each bear created by an … Continue reading Buddy Bears in Berlin
IQ in The New York Times: “Supermen”
To commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, one London gallery is honoring the real-life heroes — the firemen and policemen who protect us every day — by imbuing them with the invincible spirit of fictional superheroes. From Sept. 16 to 22, Eleven Fine Art (11 Eccleston Street; 44-20-7183-3577; http://www.elevenfineart.com) will host “Supermen … Continue reading IQ in The New York Times: “Supermen”
Cruising with Ben Cohen
Ever wanted to sail Italy’s Amalfi Coast with England's Rugby World Cup winner Ben Cohen? Congratulations, your life just got better. Recently retired from professional rugby, Cohen is dedicating this new chapter of his life to combating bullying worldwide, as Chairman of the Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation. Clearly stated on their website, the organization “is … Continue reading Cruising with Ben Cohen
IQ in The New York Times: Airport Park
Air travel is no walk in the park these days — unless, of course, you are flying through Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. Last month, Schiphol unveiled the world’s first Airport Park, a 20,000-square-foot park within the international airport, beyond security and passport control. Read IQ’s full article in The New York Times, by clicking on the … Continue reading IQ in The New York Times: Airport Park
Germany Takeaway: Eau de Cologne
What do you get when you cross a monk, a businessman and a miraculous liquid? In Cologne, Germany, you get the Ultimate Takeaway. In 1792, a Carthusian monk gave the secret recipe of a “miracle water” as a wedding present to a young entrepreneur. Believing this formula had both fragrant and healing properties, the young … Continue reading Germany Takeaway: Eau de Cologne
Cologne, Germany: Religion & Revelry
Cologne is a city of contrasts. Germany’s most catholic city is also one of its most progressive. Founded along the Rhine River as a Roman settlement in 38 BC, Cologne has managed to stay relevant through more than 2,000 years of history, culture, and artistry. Germany’s fourth largest city celebrates its distinct “Kölsch” culture by … Continue reading Cologne, Germany: Religion & Revelry
IQ in The New York Times: “Kiefer & Rembrandt”
On invitation from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the contemporary German artist Anselm Kiefer was given full reign to create a new work of art inspired by the museum’s most famous painting, Rembrandt’s “The Night Watch.” The result, titled “La Berceuse (for Van Gogh),” unveiled today and on display in the museum’s Philips Wing through July … Continue reading IQ in The New York Times: “Kiefer & Rembrandt”
IQ in The New York Times: Dutch Winters
As the winter winds to a close (let’s hope), passengers traveling through Schiphol Airport, serving Amsterdam, can still savor the season without ever leaving the warmth of the airport... Read IQ's full article in The New York Times by clicking on the picture below.