Our travel may be temporarily interrupted, but we can still dream and plan. We’re here to bring you travel inspiration for the trips you’ll take (& the markets you’ll want to visit!) when life returns to normal. – TravelSquire Editors Snuggled in the Andean Highlands of Ecuador two hours north … Read more
The sign read: “The ultimate in-home security, the Safe and Panic Room.” Boy, was I relieved that I could check that off my Christmas list. As many as 15 million shoppers descend on Harrods each year, but on my recent visit to London, I came and gawked. Gawked at the … Read more
A few puffs on a Marlboro and a damn good thrashing with some herbs – apparently that’s all it takes to stop a child from having nightmares. Or so the limpea healers in Quito’s San Francisco Market tell me. I show my polite, but not convinced face. Moments earlier I … Read more
With hip fashion boutiques and stylish vintage shops, organic cafés, candy stores and laid-back pottery studios, Stockholm’s SoFo is where innovative and eclectic meet and creative and kitsch collide. Located on Södermalm south of Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town, the seven-block square area is a short subway ride or walk … Read more
From Henry Ford to Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown, Detroit has long been a city of innovative visionaries. The city has seen more than its share of troubles for decades, but the spirit of ingenuity has returned with an influx of entrepreneurs, artists, and inventive chefs. Vacant lots and … Read more
Tis the season for twinkling lights, choirs caroling, warm mulled wine, decadent sweets and plenty of holiday cheer. And there’s no better way to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the season than with a visit to a Christmas market. While Germany is renowned for its markets and totally … Read more
Paris is one of the world’s most alluring destinations. So, when I recently met up with Le Cordon Bleu, Paris’ Chef Guillaume Siegler, to ask him a few questions about his adopted home from a resident’s point of view, I was not surprised by his responses. With a tenure at … Read more
It’s futuristic, fantastic, glamorous — a fascinating place for a stopover if you’re flying to Asia. On a recent visit to Sri Lanka, we decided to break up the long journey and check out the capital of the U Arab Emirates, the largest and wealthiest of the seven emirates that … Read more
Fish, and the waters where they swim, both come to mind when I think of Hamburg, Germany’s second largest city and largest port. Although the waters of the North Sea are 65 miles from this maritime city, it is water that imbues the city with a distinctive, enticing flair. It … Read more
Can’t live a day without the beach? Check-out these ten beach hacks to make being out in the sun a little easier this summer so you can focus on having fun. From a sunscreen applicator that reaches hard to get spots, to fashionable soleless sandals, to a sleek all-purpose bar … Read more
With less than 10 shopping days until Christmas many of us (including myself) are feeling the crunch. How do we finish it all up in time? Pssst … the Squire’s got a secret. It’s Mezi, a text-on-demand shopping service App. Thanks to Mezi, you can do all of your shopping … Read more
Whether you’re jetting off on an island vacation or just doing day trips close to home, here are some travel must-haves to make the most of your time away. Hartmann 7R Weighing a mere 6.24 lbs. for the 29.5 in. long journey spinner case, Hartmann’s revolutionary 7R collection is the … Read more
Most New Yorkers won’t be quick to forget the long, long winter of 2015 and if nothing else, it made us eager for summer. Some of us actually planned our summer trips back in January in the middle of a snowstorm! And now, here we are almost there and it’s … Read more
A busy travel writer is always looking for anything that can make her mobile lifestyle a little bit easier, from electronics to clothing and footwear, and more. That goes for her bags, too, which must be sturdy enough to withstand the constant manhandling, changes in temperature, frequent openings and closings … Read more
Billed as“a sleek, technology forward, USB chargeable razor” ShaveTech is no larger than a smart phone and can be charged using any worldwide standard USB port. It’s a must-have grooming accessory for any savvy man on-the-go. Its sleek, lightweight design is trimmed in brushed silver and it’s available in a … Read more