SIGNAL Light Festival 2014, Prague

In its second year, the spectacular three-day celebration becomes the Czech Republic's most well-attended cultural event

With Prague’s incredible collection of pristine architecture, it’s hard to imagine it possible to make this former Bohemian capital even more beautiful. The SIGNAL Light Festival however succeeds in doing just that. Wrapping up its second year this past weekend, SIGNAL transforms Prague into an immersive visual art gallery with installations created by teams of light designers, architects, engineers and hackers. The festival, founded by …

Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Resort, Portugal

Treehouse accommodation and mineral-rich thermal springs at this eco-minded destination

As much as one can plan ahead, living in the moment is certainly a fulfilling way to travel. After several days spent in Portugal’s bustling second city of Porto, we felt in need of a tranquil getaway wherein a calming atmosphere and verdant landscapes take precedent over late-night parties and scorching treks through urban climates. This is exactly what we found on an impromptu journey …

Word of Mouth: Minneapolis

Packing a weekend of dining and shopping into the arts-loving city, with scenic views in between

A city of constant construction is putting a lot of hope into its future, but we found Minneapolis, Minnesota to be inviting in its present form, too (it helps that we visited during perhaps the most ideal month, September, when clear skies—not wind chill—were the theme of the weekend). While it’s often coupled with its neighbor St. Paul as the “Twin Cities” in many travel …