Casey Sammon 
When it comes to art, one doesn’t tend to think about cartoons. An overlooked medium, it not only provides humor but a window on society that’s sometimes lost on the average reader. I wondered, for example, how much time the average read for a cartoon is, especially one that pokes … Read more
So, if you’re like me, you’ve been thinking that this summer’s blockbusters aren’t up to par and with ticket prices to see a first run film out of control, the experience is a bit of a letdown. Summer is all about smash hits and top-grossers, but this summer hasn’t delivered. … Read more
The island of St. Barthelemy has always had a strong fashion connection. And well it should, after all it’s part of France. But there’s something fashionable happening right now that’s more than runway chic. The low-key luxury property, Hotel LeVillage, a family owned cluster of 20 cottages and 3 villas … Read more
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a modern metropolis that on the surface really likes to flex its hi-tech muscles. Although the city can seem futuristic to some, it actually boasts a rich history dating back to the turn of the 15th century. If you’re looking to experience an … Read more
It’s safe to say that great cities have great architecture … Sydney’s Opera House, Paris’ Eiffel Tower, Spain’s Bilbao Museum. These few brilliant examples have certainly put these cities on the map. But beyond that, great buildings have a personality of their own and don’t just meld into a place … Read more
In case you haven’t heard it before, art isn’t easy (thank you, Stephen Sondheim); all the meticulous work of getting everything right, only for a moment of appreciation or in the case of Norway’s Edvard Munch, criticism. True art is timeless and exists to not only provoke thought but to … Read more
Norway is a cultural goldmine this year and is now in full swing celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of its treasured son, artist Edvard Munch. The country aims to commemorate the occasion by not only highlighting Munch as the revolutionary artist of Norway but also by promoting enthusiasm … Read more