There is a gathering only spoken about in whispers. Down on the banks of the mighty river, the greatest warriors from all around New York City come to do battle. And by “warriors,” we mean food trucks and chefs. And by “do battle,” we mean compete for the honor of having you stuff your face with their food. It is, by definition, the stuff of legend. It is Smorgasburg! This magnificent event happens every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg, where …More

Denver pulses with outdoor activities. Described as a city where mountain man-meets-metropolis, it’s Colorado’s adventurous athletes that hub here and keep activities fresh and al fresco. Now, that doesn’t mean that to enjoy the outdoors you have to be an Olympic skier or a ripped rafting guide. Those pumped-up pros just serve to make people-watching one of Denver’s best outside activities. Rather, this cosmopolitan cow town offers up some serious recreational fun under the sun, over 300 …More

If Manhattan is the place to see the city lights, Queens is the borough where you can escape them. Queens is one of the best areas of the city to leave the cement and neon behind and get outdoors and play. Queens Botanical Garden is an oasis in the urban jungle. In the midst of rolling meadows flanked by fragrant gardens, the city seems eons away until a plane banking to land at LaGuardia passes overhead. Begun as part of the 1939 New York World’s Fair, the garden consists of 39 acres of rose, bee, herb and …More

Mint Hotel-Tower of London opened this past winter. Certainly, a misty February morning done in the true English way sets a stunning backdrop to such iconic city sights as the Tower of London and the Swiss Re building, known more commonly as the “Gherkin.” For a city shutdown, a band of heavy snow also suits said landmark well. But now that the Mint Hotel’s location in Old Blighty has seen a few months of warm weather, Skylounge, located on the hotel’s 12th floor, has gotten due attention, …More

Miami is known for long walks on the beach. There's no reason to downplay that, but say you want to step up the "long walk" and go for something more like, say, a "hike"? Yes, Miami will give you that, too.  Whether you prefer hiking boots or sandals, Miami's parks are sure to satisfy your desire for a day hike. River of Grass, anyone?  The Everglades National Park, coined the River of Grass by 20th century writer Marjory Stoneman Douglas, is the watery heart of South Florida.  With …More

The requisite stop on every tourist’s visit to Paris is the sidewalk café. From any one of the city’s legions of sun-kissed terraces, you can sit back and indulge in everything from Carpaccio to cappuccino, but the pleasures of the great outdoors needn’t end when your cup runs dry. For urban adventurers looking for a big city escape framed in green, don’t miss these year-round plein air delights. Fountains and Fashion The Tuileries Gardens were once upon a time, the tile quarry of …More