Months before stepping foot in Anchorage I was told that the winter had been unseasonably warm; there hadn’t been much snow. This was something of a revelation as I was anticipating freezing temperatures too low to imagine and what I’d need to buy before I left to keep warm (snow … Read more
When the Atlanta Falcons take on the New England Patriots for Super Bowl LI, the host city of Houston will be center stage. As America’s fourth largest city, Houston is a thriving metropolis with an array of world class museums, a fabulous zoo, restaurants of every variety, and, of course, … Read more
Ice, Ice Baby A muffled “crunch” sounds under the car’s wheels as we careen to the shoulder of the Alaska Highway into the snow. Having missed the turnoff for a dog mushing outing, we’re now making a U-turn and going back. Or, at least that’s the plan. It’s barely noon … Read more
The skyline of a city is typically its most recognizable feature. From modern skyscrapers to iconic bridges to centuries old cathedrals, the architecture and design of a city often set it apart. And when that architecture represents a blend of the old and the new, we have the delight of … Read more
The TravelSquire editors recently organized their picks for the top 28 destinations for the upcoming year in travel. The list includes every continent and there is something for every travel style. You’ll find the complete list here, Part 1, Top Urban Destinations here, Part 2, Top Cities plus Culture here, … Read more
The TravelSquire editors recently organized their picks for the top 28 destinations for the upcoming year in travel. The list includes every continent and there is something for every travel style. You’ll find the complete list here, Part 1, Top Urban Destinations here and Part 2, Top Cities plus Culture … Read more
The TravelSquire editors recently organized their picks for the top 28 destinations for the upcoming year in travel. The list includes every continent and there is something for every travel style. You’ll find the complete list here and you’ll find Part 1, Top Urban Destinations here. Now we want to … Read more
We just announced our picks for the most intriguing destinations for the upcoming year in travel. The list, which will be divided into 4 segments, includes every continent and something for every travel style. You’ll find the complete list here. First, we focus on seven thriving urban destinations: Chicago, Hamburg, … Read more
It’s that time of the year when our editors weigh-in on the most intriguing destinations for the upcoming year in travel. With so many intriguing places on this planet, it’s not an easy task. Our criteria for is unbiased and our 2017 choices cover a diverse geographic wish list that includes … Read more
Be enchanted by the history and the ambiance of The Mission Inn of Riverside, California.
Food is central to every holiday celebration and Japan is no exception. The fresh, seasonal ingredients, precise preparation and the complete visual aesthetic—color, balance and design—of traditional Japanese cuisine represent thousands of years of traditions, stories and symbolism. But it’s not just traditional Japanese foods that make this country a … Read more
A glimpse into Germany’s quaint St. Blaisen Christmas market.
Fish, and the waters where they swim, both come to mind when I think of Hamburg, Germany’s second largest city and largest port. Although the waters of the North Sea are 65 miles from this maritime city, it is water that imbues the city with a distinctive, enticing flair. It … Read more
Expect the unexpected in this boutique hotel in Paris. From the decor to the design, it’s all about romance.
It’s not that high I tell myself after committing to be the first to climb a rope ladder to the crow’s nest of a tall sailing ship – my home on water for a week. Not one to break my word (at least not with so many witnesses), I’m secured … Read more