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Shhh! Secret Prague Spots by Cole Quirk

By Jspace Staff on 12/19/2011 at 1:28 PM

Shhh! Secret Prague Spots by Cole Quirk


Visiting Prague is an experience of a lifetime, if you can make it through the sea of millions of tourists. After mustering up the energy to take on the crowds at the Charles Bridge and Prague Castle, take a deep breath and head to the outskirts of the city. Hidden treasures off the beaten path like Stromovka Park and the Prague Planetarium are special Czech spots worth taking a few minutes to find. Stromovka Park or “tree park” is a beautiful, quiet escape from touristy central Prague. The park …More

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Lovey Dovey Prague

By Jspace Staff on 11/22/2011 at 4:05 PM

Lovey Dovey Prague

Prague is known for its dark and gothic architecture, but do not be fooled, lovebirds fly all around. There are romantic activities during all seasons. Pack a picnic atop Petrin Hill, sip bubbly at Kampa Park or fall in love all over again in Old Town Square. Walk up Petrin Hill for beautiful views of the city. The base of Petrin Park is full of foliage that is quite the sight to see during the color changing autumn months. At the top of the hill is Petrin Tower, similar to the Eifel tower in France but a bit …More

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Miami on the Cheap

By Jspace Staff on 11/8/2011 at 11:35 AM

Miami on the Cheap

Clubbing, new clothes, Cuban bread and mojitos—Miami can get expensive! Here are some great ways to enjoy spending time in the city, whether you’re visiting or live around the corner. Pinecrest Gardens Pinecrest Gardens is a 14-acre green space located on the former grounds of Parrot Jungle. It offers beautiful tropical landscapes with banyan trees, green grass, and flowers. There are streams, a playground, a butterfly exhibit, and a water park for children ages two through twelve. There are many …More

Madrid on the Clock: What to See When You Only Have Two Days

By Jspace Staff on 10/27/2011 at 10:18 AM

Madrid on the Clock: What to See When You Only Have Two Days

Madrid is a large city with numerous galleries, sites to see, and a bar for every ten people and seems too large to do in just a couple of days. However, even on a short visit, you can make the most of what this lively city has to offer—live the Madrileñan life, as well as sightsee.     Old and Bourbon Madrid are the main areas of the city, and you can split your two-day itinerary up easily between these two. If you want to get the most out of your short two-day visit, find a central …More

Denver’s Top Outdoor Activities

By Jspace Staff on 10/13/2011 at 10:21 AM

Denver’s Top Outdoor Activities

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

Madrid for Free! Enjoying the City on a Budget

By Jspace Staff on 9/21/2011 at 3:51 PM

Madrid for Free! Enjoying the City on a Budget

A city like Madrid has something to offer for everyone, whether you’re looking to revel in the best that money can buy, or experience the authentic spirit of the city on a shoestring. Madrid is one of the cheaper European capitals, and it’s easy to sightsee, enjoy its world-class museums and maybe even take in a concert or two for free. Madrid is famed for its “Golden Art Triangle,” with the famous art museums of the Prado and the Reina Sofia punctuated each end of the Paseo del Prado, and …More