Imperial power, World War II tension, outstanding artistic achievements and great human tragedies … Nuremberg has mirrored German history since the Middle Ages. For some, the name of the city evokes images of Albrecht Dürer, sausages and the Christmas market; for others, the prosecution of Nazi war criminals during the … Read more
It’s never easy to decide on the Top 28 Destinations for the new year—there are so many amazing places to visit! But we’ve debated it and now the TravelSquire’s team of editors has finally decided. We dove a little deeper this year looking at unique destinations with intriguing sites and … Read more
Matev Casana, Oriol Castro and Edvard Xatruch, three groundbreaking chefs who met and trained professionally together at Adria Ferran’s world-famous El Bulli, opened Disfrutar in Barcelona’s Eixample neighborhood in 2014. Over the past few years, the restaurant has become an icon of avant-garde cuisine both in Spain and globally. Disfrutar … Read more
Miami Art Week happens each December where Miami becomes the center of the art world hosting over 20 art fairs, pop-up galleries and special exhibitions presenting the best in contemporary art. The week brings in artists and galleries from around the world, but it’s also a time when Miami celebrates … Read more
It’s a crisp day as I look out on the rolling hills of Nashoba Valley, 35 miles northwest of Boston. I’m on the deck of the newly renovated Groton Inn, which boasts the distinction of being the oldest inn in America, its original structure circa 1678. I imagine the setting … Read more
Founded in 1158, Munich has been the capital of Bavaria since 1506 and therefore boasts of grandiose palaces and royal heritage. The city is impossibly energetic and it’s easy to see why it is southern Germany’s most popular destination. Beer mugs and high-tech cars, contemporary art museums and dirndls – … Read more
It’s morning aboard the Scenic Opal, and I lazily roll out of bed, put on my plush robe and dial my butler. “Good Morning, Ms. Marshall. Are you ready for your tea? Yes, please.” Slipping on a cushy pair of slippers, I wander out to my private terrace to see … Read more
Tokyo is a city always on the move and forever changing. It had been three years since I last visited and I wanted to get out of the grid of the usual neighborhoods like Shinjuku, Shibuya and Ginza. I was looking to go deeper, to explore non-touristy neighborhoods that join … Read more
Bayreuth, the capital of Upper Franconia in Germany, is beautifully laid out with sandstone streets, baroque architecture and impressive palaces. Arguably, it’s one of the great cultural centers of Europe. The foundations were laid in the 18th century by Margravine Wilhelmine, the favorite sister of King Frederick the Great, who … Read more