Home to the volcanic Galapagos Islands teeming with strange and fascinating wildlife, impressive Andean peaks, and the lush Amazon rainforest, Ecuador is a country whose natural wonders attract travelers from around the globe. However, natural wonders aren’t its only treasure. Ecuador’s three largest cities, Guayaquil, Quito and Cuenca offer an … Read more
Seeing the city of Warsaw through the eyes of Polish artist and architect Tytus Brzozowski is a very personal affair. Although the Polish capital offers the casual visitor a treasure trove of sights and sensual experiences, its modernity is a paradox for creative types who continually search for a link … Read more
If the idea of traveling back in time and exploring ancient ruins sounds appealing, a visit to Petra, Jordan is my suggestion. This city, which covers 100 miles, is the grandest surviving example of architecture from the Roman, Nabataean, and Byzantine eras. Along with Egypt’s pyramids and Macho Picchu’s Citadel … Read more
Remember the original movie Halloween? Debuting back in 1978, knife-wielding Michael Myers clothed in gray coveralls, creepy mask in place stalked unsuspecting victims while uber-creepy music played in the background. After viewing the skin-crawling flick at the theater I insisted to my now ex-husband that we spend the night at … Read more
Alright, I confess. There’s no place quite like Sedona. It’s a breathtaking experience to be surrounded by the imposing red rock cliffs and formations. For years it’s been known as both an outdoor enthusiast’s dream and a hippie paradise, but Sedona has much more to offer visitors. It’s become a … Read more
About eight miles midway between the Swiss cities of Interlaken and Thun, small Merligen hugs the northern shore of Lake Thun. Snuggled between alpine mountains on both sides of the lake, it enjoys a balmy Mediterranean climate for much of the year. You can even find palms trees in town. … Read more
Fall is finally here and it’s the start of the new season in New York City. This is when new is in the air, new gallery openings, concerts and dance performances, new shows opening on and off-Broadway and a new you getting back to your routine (which includes Soul Cycle … 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
Krakow is full of surprises from its magnificent medieval Market Square in the Old Town to the Disney-esque Wawel Castle sitting majestically above it on Wawel Hill. An astounding ten million tourists visit the historic destination every year, a testament to its star power with travelers. From time to time … Read more
Punta Mita is a tropical paradise, an oasis of white-sand beaches and turquoise waters off the coast of Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit roughly 10 miles north of Puerto Vallarta. It’s home to the Four Seasons & St. Regis Punta Mita resorts, both super upscale yet uber-relaxed. We recently caught up with … Read more
While cheese is at the top of the list of “things Wisconsin is known for”, wine probably isn’t. However, for a state so well known for cheese, it makes sense that someone would start producing wine to accompany it. Originally, the wines coming out of Wisconsin were sweet fermented fruit … Read more
I thought I had to go to France to see the best Impressionist paintings. And then I went to Connecticut. Little did I know that a corridor in the southwestern part of the state, stretching from the Greenwich area to Stamford, Wilton and beyond, played host to some of the … Read more
If Savannah were a woman — and she definitely is — her clothing would be designer, her accessories would be designer, and her black lace panties underneath it all would be designer. I was in one of the most genteel cities in the South, but Savannah has a way of … Read more
Arriving in Krakow on a hot and muggy national holiday, I noticed on a map that the UNESCO World Heritage designated “Old Town” was encircled by a park. What was my first thought? Tour the city on a bike, of course. I watched gleeful residents and their kids zooming along … Read more
The sun is blazing, not a cloud in the sky. My eyes survey the sprawling vineyards as a server hands me a glass of local bubbly. Hold on. Let’s rewind here. A glass of local bubbly? In England? The surroundings and the hot weather feel so alien and for a … Read more