When scientist and humanitarian Dr. Albert Schweitzer made his one and only visit to the US in 1949, where did he go? It was a place with an elevation so high that the revered Nobel Prize winner said it was “just below heaven.” Welcome to Aspen, Colorado. Formerly a silver … Read more
We recently announced our Top 28 destinations for 2020 zeroing in on unique destinations with intriguing sites and experiences. Our list breaks down into four categories, both domestic and international, with the complete list here. We’ve already shared our Newsworthy Destinations and our picks for Nature & Culture. This week … Read more
There’s a Christmas tree made out of moss, one made out of roses and another made out of CANDY! If there was a reason to visit Longwood Gardens, that last one should be at the top. Conceived as a Gilded Age estate by industrial magnate Pierre Samuel du Pont, Longwood … Read more
An $8,000 a year wine club, complimentary Audi electric cars to drive in town, and helicopter rides to the private fly fishing ranch. Aspen, Colorado’s Little Nell Hotel is anything but little. Big on luxury and conveniently located at the base of Aspen Mountain next to the Aspen Silver Queen … Read more
The TravelSquire editorial team recently announced our Top 28 destinations for 2020 zeroing in on unique destinations with intriguing sites and experiences. The list is divided into four categories, both domestic and international, and the complete list here. We’ve shared our newsworthy destinations first and you’ll find those here. This … Read more
Three U.S. chefs will be showing off their French gourmet training at the International Pâté en Croûte Competition on December 2, in Lyon, France. Chef Christian Welch of Kingbird in Washington D.C. took top honors at the North American competition this year. He’ll be joined by Laetitia Rouabah of Benoit … Read more
Virginia’s Hunt & Wine Country is just an hour outside of Washington, D.C., though it feels a million miles away from the Beltway’s hustle. The pastoral landscape of Loudoun and Fauquier Counties is defined by rolling hills, stately horse farms and picturesque vineyards. The area is home to numerous small … Read more
I meander along the streets of Verona, Italy’s fourth most-visited city, in search of Juliet’s house. My GPS leads me down quiet streets (clearly not the location I’m looking for), and the famed balcony where a forlorn young teenaged girl welcomed her Romeo. I’m amused that the GPS takes me … Read more
When thinking of Panama, the Panama Canal is probably what automatically comes to mind. Yet this Central American country has much more in addition to this incredible engineering marvel. Panama has both a buzzing capital city and a diverse eco-system. It’s also a producer of coffee, chocolate and craft beer; … Read more
A few puffs on a Marlboro and a damn good thrashing with some herbs – apparently that’s all it takes to stop a child from having nightmares. Or so the limpea healers in Quito’s San Francisco Market tell me. I show my polite, but not convinced face. Moments earlier I … Read more
The TravelSquire editorial team just announced our picks for the Top 28 Destinations for 2020. We zeroed in on unique destinations with intriguing sites and experiences. The list is divided into four segments including both domestic and international destinations and offers something for every traveler. You’ll find the complete list … Read more
Amsterdam, that lovely well-preserved city of dreams with its quaint canal houses, artistic legacy and liberal social policies, has hardly been considered a food destination over the years. But along the way, something happened, and the city has come alive with exciting food destinations focused on natural wine. Some look … Read more
Traveling for food is a new passion point with global travelers on the move. In a hats off gesture to the kings and queens of cuisine around the world, who inspire us to eat with adventure no matter where we are, TravelSquire brings you CHEF TALK, sponsored by Le Cordon … Read more
