Stuck in New York? Eyjafjallajokull have you down? Well the NYC museums are here to help. Through this Friday, the below list of museums (from NYCGo) are offering free admission to people who present a transatlantic airline ticket dated April 14-23rd. Now if only life were like From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and stranded passengers could ... Read More »
There isn’t a better time to live out your Under the Tuscan Sun dreams, rent a car and explore Italy than during Settimanna della Cultura, or Cultural Week. For the past twelve years, the Italian Ministry of Culture has opened all state operated museums, archaeological sites, historical homes, monuments and various other places around the country free to the ... Read More »
Started in 1410, St. Andrews is the oldest University in Scotland and the third oldest in the English speaking world. The main part of the city only extends over four streets but since its history reaches as far back as the 8th century, there is a wealth to see packed into the small area. One oft-overlooked section of St. ... Read More »
Nowhere else does art, culture, music, food and history meld in the same way it does in Istanbul. In Music + Travel we discuss Istanbul’s impact on classical music and in Film + Travel: Europe, we talk about all the great films made in the city such as Midnight Express, Topkapi and two Bond features. But what do you do ... Read More »
An airline charging for checked luggage is one thing but now charging for carry-ons? Well, New York Senator Chuck Schumer isn’t having it and after making calls to the CEOs of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, US Airways and JetBlue Airways, he has convinced them not to go the same route as Spirit Airlines- which in August will ... Read More »
With one of Museyon’s roving reporters stranded on the road we’ve experienced first-hand the effects of the volcanic eruption in Iceland. But while Eyjafjallajokull’s eruption may be a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence, bad weather halts planes all the time. So here’s some tips on what to do next time snow, lightning or plain old bad luck puts the kibosh on your travel ... Read More »
Madrid loves to party. And if you are in the city for the beginning of May, you are in for a special treat. On May 1st Madrid shuts down for the national Labour Day holiday but on May 2nd Madrid continues to stay closed for the citywide holiday of Dos de Mayo. Dos de Mayo celebrates the day in 1808 ... Read More »
Tomorrow is Record Store Day, a day in which to go out to your local independent record shop and give them a little support. Tons of bands around the world are getting behind this by offering exclusives and doing special in-store performances. The official Record Store Day site is keeping a list of special releases being offered for the ... Read More »
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