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The ice clinks in your glass as you swirl around amber liquid, anxiously waiting for the first act to go on. Dim lights, sticky floors, and a few too many sharp elbows are all staples of a true dive theatre. Soon enough, the music will thrum in your ear drums, the spotlights will blind your… Continue reading Top U.S. Cities to See Live Music
Santa’s elves have never had to dive into crowds of aggressive, anxious shoppers inside a department store—but you have! And with only a few more days before Christmas, there’s a chance you’ll be doing it again for that one person missing off your nice list. Here’s a quick, last-minute guide to Christmas presents for those… Continue reading Christmas Gift Guide for Hard-to-Shop-For Family Members
I can’t think of a city that dazzles at night quite like Hong Kong. When there is no place to build but up, you get a skyline that consists of towering skyscrapers as far as the eye can see; you can only imagine what that looks like when the sun goes down and the lights come… Continue reading Where to find the best views of Hong Kong at night
The results of our 2014 holi-data survey are in and while one in two Canadians find the holiday season stressful, an overwhelming 71 per cent agree that a vacation would help relieve stress associated with the holiday season. Travel is on the mind for six out of ten Canadians with 29 per cent planning to… Continue reading Top Three Canadian Travel Trends this Holiday Season
It’s not always rainbows and unicorns with the in-laws. Ask around and you’ll hear stories of passive aggressive mother-in-laws, father-in-laws who watch football all weekend and talk in one-word syllables, and siblings who treat you with suspicion, contempt, and indifference. No matter what you’re walking into, here are some tips for spending your first Christmas… Continue reading 5 Tips for Surviving Your First Christmas with the In-Laws
Most of us are familiar with a few religious holidays we don’t celebrate, at least to the point where we could identify Hanukkah or Easter in a game of Jeopardy… but what do you do when your girlfriend invites you to celebrate Eid with her Muslim family this winter? You went the funny route by… Continue reading Quick Guide to Celebrating Eid
Many people know Kwanzaa as that third holiday that takes place around the same time as Christmas and Hanukkah. If you count yourself among the group that has approximately zero knowledge about the event, stay tuned. This traditional African celebration is all about family and peace, instead of presents and consumerism. Believe it or not,… Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Kwanzaa
Jingle bells, Santa smells, Rudolph ran away—to Hawaii like any clever reindeer would. There is something to be said about spending Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Years at home. However, you can just as easily skip the tangled tinsel and chipmunk carols and go somewhere exotic. Think about it: Imagine yourself somewhere new, somewhere warm,… Continue reading Top 4 Exotic Spots to Spend the Holidays
When you’re ready to dive into latkes, brisket, and donuts, you know you’re eager for Hanukkah to begin. If you’ve only celebrated the holiday at home, now’s the perfect time to get away for the eight-day celebration. Here are some must-visit travel spots for Hanukkah, all week long: Celebrating Tradition in Israel As you brainstorm… Continue reading Top 3 Cities to Celebrate Hanukkah