Pop Culture News and Views by Journalist Ian Halperin

- Norway is the hidden gem of Europe. After appearing on the mega hit show Skavlan (I’m on near the end of the show) I spent a couple of days sightseeing and hanging out with the locals. These people make North Americans look like nuns when it comes to partying. And the [...]

Each weekend we’ll focus more and more on travel related stories, often with a celebrity hook. Today, IUC presents its top three hotel destinations in North America to stay at this autumn. These places are a must to check out.
1) Sofitel LA – You may accuse me of being obsessed with luxury hotels [...]

In our continuing quest to let you know about best travel options it’s important to suggest an airline that remains first class during tough economic times. Ever since JetBlue launched its inaugural flight back in February 2000 it has been my favorite airline. As a frequent flyer I am extremely sensitive to [...]

Some hotels are much more than simply a place to rest your head – they are havens for the glamorous, the successful and inspiration for anyone in midst of travel.  The Pullman Hotel and Resort in Paris district 15 is a large, opulent hotel that is an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of [...]

From the get go, my stay this week at Opus Montreal was a journey into a stairway of heaven, as the sweet song goes.  The way this neo architectural gem is decorated is almost beyond belief.  Not a detail is spared.   I stayed in the purple room, equipped with a glass walled rain shower, king bed [...]

If you visit Toronto during autumn you might bump into the likes of Brad Pitt, George Clooney or Jennifer Aniston.  They’re all regulars at the Toronto International Film Festival, which has evolved into one of the world’s finest fests to spot A-Listers.  The rest of the year there is a lot of other things to do in [...]

After sending a mother and daughter to ride the Via train comfort class week I could not believe how overwhelmingly positive their review was.  Therefore, I decided to find out for myself first hand – and the results were incredible.  Being a Platinum frequent flyer cause I spend almost six months a year on the [...]