The world of travel moves fast! Let’s keep up--together. On Fridays, Traveling IQ curates the highlights from the past week: *Berlin's new airport is grounded! The opening date for the highly anticipated Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport (BER) has been pushed from June 3 to an "after the summer break" undetermined date. (via USA Today) *Hungover in Vegas? … Continue reading The Week in Travel (5/11/12)
The Week in Travel (5/4/12)
The world of travel moves fast! Let's keep up, together. Today, Traveling IQ launches the first installment of "The Week in Travel" series, featuring noteworthy travel stories from the past week: *LGA is the bottom! Sorry New York, but La Guardia has been ranked "America's Worst Airport" by Travel & Leisure readers. Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) … Continue reading The Week in Travel (5/4/12)
NYC: Dance Under the Influence
New York’s Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) is once again celebrating the marriage of visual art and dance with the 2nd season of “Dance Under the Influence.” MAD explores the point at which craftsmanship, art and design intersect in the visual arts today. Now, “Dance Under the Influence” is highlighting the artistry behind movement. … Continue reading NYC: Dance Under the Influence
Pittsburgh Goes Dutch
Pittsburgh hosts the Distinctly Dutch Festival.
Philly Gets Leid
Philadelphia International Flower Show Other than the 137 islands that make up the state of Hawaii, Philadelphia offers your best chance at getting leid this year. Yes, Hawaiian flora will be blooming in Philly next month when the City of Brotherly Love hosts the Philadelphia International Flower Show. Celebrating the theme, “Hawaii: Islands of Aloha,” … Continue reading Philly Gets Leid
Santa Speedo Run is Coming to Town
You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town ... And he's wearing a Speedo! What started in 2000 with five jokesters in Boston has grown into a multi-city event, attracting thousands of participants and raising even more for charity. The stripped-down Santas … Continue reading Santa Speedo Run is Coming to Town
NY: Underwater Pumpkin Carving
The New York Finger Lakes region is diving deep into a Halloween tradition this Saturday, October 22, when the Finger Lakes Underwater Preservation Association (FLUPA) hosts its annual “Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest.” Certified SCUBA divers are invited to register at 1 p.m. at the Village Marina in Watkins Glen. Only $10 gets you a pumpkin … Continue reading NY: Underwater Pumpkin Carving
IQ in The New York Times: Maritime Museum
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: .
Streaming Amsterdam’s Canal Parade
Can’t make it to Amsterdam Gay Pride this weekend? Don’t worry, the Dutch broadcasting company AVRO is bringing the party to a computer near you. Amsterdam Pride is one of the most popular and unique gay events in Europe, with a parade that will literally float through the city’s canals on August 6. Celebrate this … Continue reading Streaming Amsterdam’s Canal Parade
IQ in The New York Times: “Glimpses”
What will our cities look like in 30 years? That’s the question posed by joint shows in New York City and Amsterdam, as architecture centers in each city simultaneously display an international collaboration, “Glimpses of New York and Amsterdam in 2040.” The exhibition organizers challenged 10 architecture and design firms to imagine a healthier urban … Continue reading IQ in The New York Times: “Glimpses”