Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec wasn’t one for convention. At a time when Monet was taken primarily with nature and Renoir the world of ballet, Toulouse-Lautrec’s interests were a bit more prurient – the raucous sideshow of late 19th century Parisian nightlife. By having lithographs created from his sketches, he was quick … Read more
We’ve been fascinated with LUX Helsinki since we got wind of it two years ago. I mean, who doesn’t like light shows? And the idea of making something brighter when it’s too dark is just plain common sense. We set our stage on the dark wintry streets and avenues of … Read more
For many of us New Orleans conjures up thoughts of Mardi Gras celebrations and Creole cuisine. It’s true, I can think of no other U.S. city where history has established and solidified such a rich cultural identity. As a result, this fascinating southern destination is proudly cinematic, so much so … Read more
Lazing poolside at the San Juan Marriot, I watched grown adults having what looked like the most fun in years. All afternoon kids gleefully lined-up to slide down the pool’s waterslide. But all of a sudden an unlikely group approached the top—three college-aged guys, three 20-something gals, and a group … Read more
Nothing makes a New Yorker get out of town faster than a holiday and now that we’re closing in on the most important holidays of the entire year most diehard New Yorkers have their trips just about planned, or close to it. But no matter how many times we’ve done … Read more
Many of you know something about St. Petersburg but few of you know its secrets. Moscow’s little sister but perhaps Russia’s real capital at least in terms of culture, it’s a city that exudes the feeling of the artists, writers and poets that made it great. After years under Communist … Read more