Mozart Festival (Warsaw Chamber Opera, ul. Nowogrodzka 49, Warsaw) – held every June, the Warsaw Chamber Opera oversees more than 20 Mozart stage productions during this festival. The only opera house in the world to offer Mozart’s entire operatic output, Warsaw Chamber Opera presents selections of Mozart’s chamber, symphonic, and vocal-instrumental pieces during the festival.
Mazovia Musical Theatre Operetta (Street Kolumbijska 3, Warsaw) — launched in 2005, this is a classical music house which holds a variety of operas and theatrical productions. Its opening performance was Johann Strauss’ “The Bat” (directed by Andrzej Strzelecki). Opera music fans are advised to check out its website for upcoming performances: www.mtmoperetka.pl
Jewish Heritage Tours — prior to the creation of the state of Israel, Poland had the largest Jewish community in the world. The Nazi occupation of the country, and its campaign to annihilate this group resulted in Poland’s Jewish community going from over 3 million to just 3,000. The Nazis had set up a number […]
International Jazz Jamboree Festival (Warsaw) — originally held in 1958, this jazz festival has become one of the biggest anywhere in Europe (currently at the Sala Kongresowa — Palace of Culture and Science). Held every November, international artists from Miles Davis, to Keith Jarrett, Joe Zawinul, Thelonius Monk, Wayne Shorter, Dave Brubeck, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray […]
Golflim Indoor Golf Warsaw (Alley Jerozolimskie 65/79) — this is a good place for those who are just learning the game of golf and would like lessons while visiting Warsaw. Classes here are conducted individually in hours according to one’s preferences. Lessons include theoretical knowledge, activities on the putting green, driving range and a professional […]
Aldeyjarfoss Waterfall (Sprengisandsleið) – located 6 ½ hours northwest of Reykjavik, this waterfall is only 20 meters in height. Yet, the ballast columns that frame it, and the water’s powdery blue color (confirming its glacial origins) make this natural site a worthy destination for many eco-tourists and nature lovers. Visitors who go through the moonscape-like […]
Casino Helsinki (Mikonkatu 19, Hensinki) – this casino offers an extensive array of table games including: American roulette, Blackjack, Red Dog, Oasis Poker, Punto Banco and five different poker games. It also has 300 slot machines. Its specialties are the Derby horse racing game, the Touch Bet Roulette and Lightning Poker. It also has a […]
16 eur Hostel Bike Rental (Roseni 9, City Centre, Tallinn) – during the warmer months, bicycles provide a perfect way to explore Tallinn and its outskirts. This downtown company rents them out for periods of a couple hours up to a full day. You can ride out towards the beautiful Pirita beach district, cruise along […]
Barclays ATP World Tour Finals (O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, London) – held every November, this event hosts men’s tennis matches between the world’s best (such as Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal). The Barclays ATP World Tour Finals has established itself as one of the must-see annual international sporting events. The prestigious season-ending tournament at The […]
Alpe d’Huez (Place Joseph Paganon, 38750 Huez, France) — L’Alpe d’Huez is a ski resort at 1,250 to 3,330 meters. It is a mountain pasture in the Central French Western Alps, in the commune of Huez, which is part of the department of Isère in the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Alpe d’Huez has great pistes for […]