10 Things You Shouldn’t Miss When Visiting Zanzibar

Liza NagodeMarch 25, 2014

ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA. Its history and culture allure every visitor. Zanzibar is a magical island located only a few kilometers of the coast of Tanzania. If you de...

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Los Chuchis

Robert PerskyMarch 24, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. This cute, small restaurant is well priced and serves good, home made food. It has a bohemian vibe, and seems equally great as a bar. The chef is...

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An Insider’s Brief Guide to Fukuoka

Natasha BissettMarch 24, 2014

FUKUOKA, JAPAN. If you find yourself in Fukuoka, the northern capital of Kyushu island (one of Japan’s four main islands) you will find a quiet and convenient c...

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Panaria

Robert PerskyMarch 23, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. I decided to finally stop by Panaria. I’ve been admiring its warm atmosphere from outside its large windows for many weeks as I walk by its great...

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Famous Portuguese Pavement at Risk

Rute MartinsMarch 23, 2014

PORTUGAL. One of the most famous features of Portuguese culture — and sometimes the cause of the occasional fall when it rains — is the Portuguese pavement, or ...

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Vailima

Robert PerskyMarch 22, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. In Madrid, it is easy to find cafés, but there are not many places that specialize and prevail in the art of tea. Because of this, Vailima was st...

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Warsaw: A Great Place for Burgers

Rute MartinsMarch 22, 2014

WARSAW, POLAND. If you want a place with comfortable seating and a nice atmosphere to chat with friends, here you have it. If you want a grab-and-go, you've got...

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Portugal and the Euro

ROOSTERGNN StaffMarch 21, 2014

LISBON, PORTUGAL. After Portuguese economist Joao Ferreira do Amaral published a book titled Why We Should Abandon the Euro, graffiti artists in the Spanish cap...

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Postcard from … Giverny

ROOSTERGNN StaffMarch 21, 2014

GIVERNY, FRANCE. Outside of Claude Monet's house in Giverny stands a car promoting the restaurant "Les Jardins de Giverny," decorated with Monet's poppy fields...

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Baazar

Robert PerskyMarch 20, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Bazaar is uniquely designed and has a very upscale vibe (for a really good price). The food is good and the environment is intriguing. It is a go...

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Honduras and the Baleada

ROOSTERGNN StaffMarch 20, 2014

HONDURAS. The humble baleada (BAH-LEE-AH-DAH) is well-known all over mainland Honduras and the Bay Islands chain on the country’s Caribbean coast. It is cheap, ...

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De-Stressing in Madrid: Spas and Wellness

Chamelia MooreMarch 19, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Life as an exchange student can be quite the literal journey. Nothing can prepare you for the constant ripping and running of travel, overcoming ...

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A Taste of Shanghai

Nicole EigbrettMarch 18, 2014

SHANGHAI, THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. Shanghai is the world’s most populous city-proper over-brimming with people, ideas, and objects perpetually on the mov...

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Buy Yourself Happy

ROOSTERGNN StaffMarch 18, 2014

MUNICH, GERMANY. A store in Munich claims that you can "buy yourself happy." The store's name is exactly that: "Kauf dich glücklich."...

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

ROOSTERGNN StaffMarch 17, 2014

Guinness As Usual | ROOSTERGNN...

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Paris at 5:07 am

Caili DalianMarch 15, 2014

PARIS, FRANCE. I set my alarm for 5:07 am. Tomorrow morning was going to be a lot more difficult than my regular 7:00 am mornings. Sure enough, 5:07 am, I was ...

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