Thom Meintel 
In Japan’s rugged heartland, long before bullet trains and expressways, there was the Salt Road—a vital trade artery linking the Sea of Japan to the landlocked castle town of Matsumoto. Along this mountain route, bokka porters once hauled heavy loads of salt and goods on their backs, threading through deep … Read more
Leaving the Greek island of Mykonos behind, the journey with Pauline Adams shifts into a quieter register. The first part of this story moved from the intensity of Athens to the drama of Santorini and the secret silences of Mykonos, following her paintings like emotional signposts across the Aegean. Now … Read more
If your idea of a perfect Caribbean escape is “fly in, switch off, and let someone else handle everything,” Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina in the British Virgin Islands just made that a lot easier. This private island hideaway has rolled out a new “Dine the Island” experience, a … Read more
Hurrah! It’s fantastic if you are planning to embark on your vacation trip on a cruise along the coasts of Italy, Spain, Croatia, and Greece. A luxury vacation that can cost less than backpacking through the North sounds totally impossible — until you choose to board a Nordic cruise ship … Read more
If your idea of a perfect escape blends high fashion, art, and a bit of Italian daydreaming, you’ll want to mark your 2026 calendar now. From February 6 to June 14, 2026, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami will host “From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce&Gabbana” a sweeping exhibition … Read more
This autumn, the National Portrait Gallery in London invites you to explore the captivating realm of Cecil Beaton, the legendary photographer known as the “King of Vogue.” Opening on October 9, 2025, “Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World” marks the first major exhibition dedicated solely to Beaton’s groundbreaking contributions to fashion photography. … Read more
If you’re planning on spending a few days in Paris, a must do is a visit to the (still relatively) new Louis Vuitton Fondation. On a recent trip to the City of Light, we hopped on the petite shuttle parked discreetly off the Arc de Triomphe and in minutes stood … Read more
Suffice it to say there will be no shortage of visitors to Normandy this summer … what with an 80th year anniversary D-Day celebration the likes of which the region had probably not seen for at least five years thanks to the COVID travel interruption and its aftermath. On a … Read more
Museums today need a great tagline … especially those with a contemporary focus. The plenitude of venues showcasing important modern art these days is astounding. To put it simply, museums are pulling all the stops out. And, each and every one is seeking the golden ring of exhibitions to bring … Read more
As the song goes, “They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway.” But even after dark you won’t be hard-pressed to find The Museum of Broadway. Located in the heart of the theater district at 145 West 45th, it’s a stone’s throw from the blinding lights of Times Square … Read more
Each year we all look to get the most out of the magical holiday season. Whether it’s a quick flight to New York for the lighting of the famous Rockefeller Christmas tree or a trek to San Fernando in the Philippines for The Giant Lantern Festival, all Christmas roads can … Read more
How many people do you know have been to Rhodes, Greece? I hit on this un-exotic sounding island purely by accident after first considering Crete. That decision was shelved once I looked into it. I deemed the massive size unmanageable since I didn’t want to be driving every minute and … Read more
With travel stalled around the world, virtual travel gives us an opportunity to experience destinations from home. This virtual tour of Machu Picchu will inspire you to visit when travel is restored. –Travel Squire Editors The long and arduous trek to the enigmatic landscape of Machu Picchu, a 4-hour trip … Read more
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 when life returns to normal. – TravelSquire Editors Tucked away from the winding cobblestone streets and alleys of Seville in the old Jewish quarter of … Read more
Aspen is one of those wonderfully wintery destinations that came from modest mining-town beginnings to jumping the shark and beguiling the rich and famous. Beneath the veneer, the town has managed to retain the soul, vision and passion of its early champions. Chicago businessman Walter Paepcke was one of those … Read more