FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
Tag: Shopping
Feb 12, 2020

Exploring Peddler’s Village in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

This past weekend I joined my boyfriend and a couple friends on a quick visit to Peddler's Village. Although the weather wasn’t the best due to rain, we had a great time!

Royal Air Maroc Relaunches Direct Casablanca–Beijing Route, Debuts Toronto Flight

As part of its international network expansion, Royal Air Maroc will reinstate the direct Casablanca–Beijing route initially launched in January 2020 and suspended just a few weeks later due to the health crisis.

Jun 22, 2019

Seattle Sojourn, Part 2

Last week I introduced you to the start of our quick, two-night trip to Seattle. We packed a lot into our one full day in the city, taking advantage of sunny weather and 70-plus-degree temperatures (and this was early May!) to walk the several blocks down to the waterfront from our hotel. We lived in the Seattle area for about 15 years but have been away for longer than that (apart from a few short visits), and we were fascinated to see all the new construction completed and underway throughout the downtown core.

Apr 25, 2019

Hudson Yards: New York City’s Newest Attraction

Mainly created and built by women, Hudson Yards is the West Side’s hottest neighborhood and shopping center. The flashy and shiny buildings are located between 10th and 12th avenues, stretching from West 30th to West 34th streets and home to high-end shops like Cartier, Patek Phillipe, Louis Vuitton and more; restaurants; and the world’s first Equinox Hotel.

Discover the Pristine Beauty of the Sporades Islands

Nestled in the northwest Aegean Sea, the Sporades Islands are a hidden gem of Greece, offering breathtaking natural beauty and unique experiences for every traveler. Comprised of four main islands — Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros — this island cluster is renowned for its lush pine forests, crystal-clear waters and idyllic beaches.

Apr 5, 2019

Vintage Shopping in Osaka

One way I like to explore a new city is to try to find the area’s quirky, more localized shops — especially vintage and secondhand stores. Oddly enough, while in Osaka, I discovered the vintage shopping is far more fruitful for Western clothing culture rather than authentic Japanese.