“How many stills are there in Haywood County?” I ask, sipping another shot of peach pie moonshine. Dave Angel, proprietor of Elevated Distilling, leans over the bar and replies, “Just three distilleries, but (pausing for dramatic effect) … many more stills.” It was a wink-wink moment letting me know that … Read more
My initial introduction to the city of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean in Quebec is a serene one, with a drive through acres of farmland dotted with corn and cows. A collection of colorful barns is simply a preview of more attractions to come. At one point La Route des Bières (The Beer Route) … Read more
I’m passionate about food and cooking. Cookbooks – I have hundreds. I love trying new recipes and experimenting with exotic ingredients. Over the years I’ve attended many a cooking class, often during my travels to learn about ethnic cuisines yet I had never attended one in France. Shame! Now is … Read more
With fall right around the corner and the summer heat subsiding, TravelSquire is bringing you six beautiful locations to rejuvenate, de-stress, and return to nature. Whether spending a few weeks practicing yoga lakeside, sun kissed by the Maldivian sun, or hiking through the radiant Italian country side why not take … Read more
For two and a half weeks every year New York City comes alive with the tennis elite at the U.S. Open and even diehard Yankees fans suddenly find themselves tuning in to watch the action at Flushing Stadium. With Rafael Nadal turning up the heat on his opponents this year … Read more
In Kentucky horses are everything; except maybe for bourbon. I thought I knew enough about the legendary liquid – how to make a perfect Manhattan. But when I hit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, an integral part of a visit to Louisville, Kentucky, my Manhattans were infinitely improved. Bourbon history is … Read more
Of all the big cities I’ve lived in so far (including both New York and London), Auckland is my favorite – hands down. Where else can you go sailing after work, stroll a beach less than an hour’s drive away (think Karekare Beach of The Piano fame) and bask in … Read more
It was a warm, breezy evening and families and visitors pulled tables out onto the cobblestone street of the quaint, seaside village for a dining “mash-up” of sorts. Flickering lights danced on villas painted in hues of the burnt sun, plaza fountains gurgled nearby, and onlookers enjoyed sea views from … Read more
Having sat in the lap of luxury for most of our time spent in Marrakesh, we decided to get out on our own and rent a car. Our destination: the quiet oasis of Fez, a six and half hour drive from Marrakech, and well worth a few days. Fez is … Read more
Marrakesh, the ancient city in Morocco is having a renaissance. Sophisticated travelers are rediscovering the sights, sounds, and smells of this fabled city. The city is welcoming and safe and this October will see the opening of the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in the famed Majorelle Gardens featuring the work … Read more
Northern France’s industrial port city of Dunkerque is known for several things: its eponymous battle (the subject of Christopher Nolan’s current film Dunkirk), its classification as part of the quirky “Ch’ti” region (which comes with its own dialects and all), and an absolutely insane iteration of the world’s carnivals that … Read more
Tradition. Innovation. Excellence. – Since 1931, thousands of students have followed these principles at Le Cordon Bleu in London, one of the top culinary arts, wine, and management schools in the world. Located on Bloomsbury Square, the stately entrance radiates grandeur and energy, and students dressed in white aprons with … Read more
If you dream of visiting exotic locales but worry about returning with an extra five pounds you’re not alone. Today’s savvy travelers are focused on keeping healthy and fit when away from their regimes. Relax! Whether you’re a hardcore health buff, a raw-vegan connoisseur or simply want to try different … Read more
A Le Cordon Bleu Cooking Class Experience First, a small confession: I’m not great in the kitchen. I can make a mean apple pie (provided I use a ready-made crust), and my husband calls me the “Soup Queen” (really, I just toss things in a pot and add chicken stock), but … Read more
Every spring and fall, the global fashion hive congregates in Paris and Milan for a much hyped week or so of runway shows, parties, dinners, and celebrity sightings. In the Paris phase of the circuit it’s tough to score access to the shows unless you’re a bona fide fashion editor … Read more