Maggie Blaha

While Los Angeles is the obvious destination for celebrity sightings, Paris can be as much of a hotspot for seeing your favorite stars, especially during swanky events like…

What are the funniest Greenwich Village comedy clubs? New York City is known as a hub for stand up comedy, but for some of the best places you…

After the devastating attacks on September 11th destroyed all seven World Trade Center buildings, a plan to rebuild was quickly put in place. This plan, necessarily, included a…

Today, Ellis Island is a symbol — like the Statue of Liberty — of American immigration, and a site for many citizens to trace and celebrate their family’s…

Paris always feels like a dream, even when you finally arrive. It’s this dream-come-true quality that compels Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn to sing, “Bonjour, Paris!” as they…

When you think of Pablo Picasso, you might think of 1920s Paris as depicted by Hemingway in “A Moveable Feast” and Woody Allen in “Midnight in Paris,” but…

Before I visited Spain for the first time, I imagined that flamenco is synonymous with Spain’s national identity. It would be far-fetched to say that I expected to…

When it comes to myths about London, locals often say the same ones (no, it’s not always gray and rainy here), but there are a few in this…

Planning to visit Park Güell on your trip to Barcelona? It’s a must-see in the city, and this guide will help you know what to look for in…

When you visit the Joan Miró Foundation (the Fundació Joan Miró in Catalan) in Montjuïc Park, you feel like the artist himself is taking you on a journey…

If visiting the largest royal palace in Western Europe is on your travel bucket list, don’t miss the Palacio Real Madrid. It’s been the official residence of the…

La Rambla, a pedestrian boulevard in Barcelona, may sound like any flâneur’s dream with its long line of beautiful trees, variety of cafes and kiosks, and benches to…

Let’s be real: You’re not going to spend your entire trip to Madrid trying to see every piece of art in the Prado Museum’s extensive collection. It will…

When it comes to planning the perfect trip to Paris, timing is everything. The good news is that there isn’t a bad time to visit the City of…

Running deep through the dark underworld of New York City, the subway system is the setting of a fair share of spooky stories and unexplained occurrences. Since the…

The best time to visit London really is anytime, but maybe some times are a bit better than others, depending on what you’re looking for. Perhaps you want…

The pressure to plan an unforgettable trip to London can be overwhelming, especially if it’s your first visit.  From Buckingham Palace to St. Paul’s Cathedral, London’s landmarks are…

Speakeasies are quietly (pun intended) becoming one of the top attractions for visitors coming to New York City. They’ve been around since Prohibition, and now that they are…

A trip to Normandy is always a nice way to escape the bustle of Paris for a day and still be back in time for a late dinner.…

Is Gràcia the best neighborhood in Barcelona? All the locals seem to think so. And more and more visitors to Barcelona are finding reasons to fall in love…

Outside 43 Paseo de Gracia (Passeig de Gràcia in Catalan), you’ll always find crowds of people waiting to enter Casa Batlló, a house Antoni Gaudí designed for the…

If you’re staying for a week in Barcelona, you could spend all your time at the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (the museum’s name in Catalan) and still…

If you happen to be in La Ribera passing a few hours at the Museu Picasso or Museu Moco, you’re no more than a seven-minute walk from one…