As a bohemian traveler, it’s only natural that I’d obsess over local markets. There’s something so thrilling about going to a new city and learning about their culture through eating and shopping. I also can’t resist any opportunity to put my haggling skills to good use. Here are five of my favorite boho markets. For Vintage Heirlooms: Grünerløkka, Oslo I’ve written [...]
City Culture
San Antonio Comes to Light at Luminaria
Growing up, I always hated Daylight Savings time each spring. It meant that I lost an hour of sleep and had to wake up for school more tired than usual. Oh how times have changed! Thanks to San Antonio’s Luminaria art festival which coincides with the time change, I gladly welcomed one hour less of sleep because it meant seeing [...]
Boho-Luxe Sightings in Sarasota
Sarasota is perhaps best known for its famous beaches but there is so much culture to be found here. From decorative art museums and glamorous hotels to impressive mansions and unique local cuisine, Sarasota really starts where the sandy shore ends. The Ritz Carlton It’s not every day that one gets to stay at a Ritz-Carlton hotel (well – at [...]
How to Meet Art in Everyday Vienna
This is a guest post from Barbara Cacao of Vienna-Unwrapped. Art is alive and kicking in Vienna, Austria, my hometown. While Viennese museums are renowned for their historic art treasures, and local galleries draw in a select group of art connoisseurs, you can find a great mix of art in many places of everyday life. 1) Vienna Coffeehouses The UNESCO-recognised [...]
Indie Guide to Santiago
Going off of our Neighborhood Guide to Santiago, here is an indie twist for the avant-garde traveler. Bohemian Lifestyle For a truly bohemian experience, I recommend staying in the Brasil neighborhood of Santiago. The area is a bit separate from the city center but if you want a real dose of old style architecture and street art, Brasil is the [...]
Festival Guide to Western Norway
We all love a good festival and luckily, Western Norway seems to cover all the cultural bases. Here are five bohemian worthy festivals worth a visit. From food and photography all the way to international jazz, here is your festival fix. Raptus – Annual Comic Book Festival Celebrating its 17th year this year (Sept. 7-9, 2012), Raptus unleashes Bergen’s humorous [...]
5 Fanatic Ways to See Vienna
Vienna seems to have it all. Just when I thought I had figured this city out, it throws me for a loop. This is a good thing of course, because it means that no matter what your particular interest is, Vienna has enough to keep you busy and continually curious. I spent three days immersing myself in Viennese culture and [...]
Avant-Garde Sightings in Graz
If you haven’t heard of Graz before, you are not alone. Before planning my nearly two week trip to Austria, I went back an forth with my representative from Austria Tourism to build an itinerary that matched what I wanted to cover on Bohemian Trails. Our last minute addition of Graz proved to be the perfect representation of Austrian local life. [...]
Feeling Fabulous in Berlin
Berlin was many things for me but without a doubt the most exciting six hours were spent with undoubtedly the best tour guide I’ve ever had – the fabulous Henrik Tidefjärd and because he was so cool, I also was able to take part in his awesomeness for a day. Here are a few highlights from our lifestyle-driven tour. Hanging out in [...]
Finnish Bike Fashion
Known for being one of the most bike-friendly cities around the world, it’s not just the bikers who make a fashion statement in Helsinki. Many of the bikes are an artform all on their own. Here are a few of my favorite avant-garde and very hipster Helsinki bikes. The Classic Bike – Complete with basket, this is the typical style [...]
Berlin Bike Personalities
It’s no secret that Berlin is one of the best places to explore by bike. However, biking is more than transportation for true Berliners – it’s a lifestyle. Here are some of my favorite Berlin bike personalities. The Multi-Purpose Bike Here we have a comfortable fur seat and a large basket to hold just about anything you might need for [...]
5 Finland Fun Facts
I may have only spent a few days in Finland but it didn’t take long for me to notice some pretty interesting local habits. Here are 5 of my favorite Finnish Fun Facts. Design is in their Blood During my kickbike design tour through Helsinki I was surprised to learn that 1 out of 4 jobs in the city are [...]
