What is it about getting in a car and driving, driving, driving? It’s therapy for today’s intrepid travelers who would rather line up at the gas pump than at the TSA checkpoint. And for all our autumnal dreamers there’s a foliage filled land out there just waiting for you now. … Read more
History has a funny way of weaving its way in and out of our lives. Some of us are lured to it, others perplexed as to how to reconcile the past with our high tech lives we maintain. Even if you could care less about the Louisiana Purchase and the … Read more
Germans sure know how to throw a party. Fun festivals with oom-pah bands, beer, wine, sausages plus all sorts of tasty edibles — and plenty of gemütlichkeit. There really is no accurate translation for this word which describes the jolly ambience and lively spirit that is the essence of these … Read more
Do you dream about good food? Then perhaps you’d call yourself a “foodie”. As a recently coined term that identifies millions of folks in this country and all over for that matter, eating well is a serious hobby. To be honest, who doesn’t enjoy eating well? But there’s more to … Read more
What’s the most haunted city in the U.S.? Our bet’s on New Orleans which is gearing up for Halloween with special events and festivities to scare visitors of all ages. Travelers looking to get some southern hospitality on fright night and afterward won’t want to miss out on this year’s … Read more
The ushers are still cleaning up popcorn from under the seats of the theaters that showed nearly 400 films during the recent Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which celebrated its 40th anniversary in September. The stars have finished their relentless march down the red carpets of Venice, Colorado and Canada … Read more
If anyone is wondering what the Kimpton Hotel Group is up to in San Francisco, it looks like they may be taking a cue from the Ace Hotel properties. The darling of the hospitality scene these last few years, Ace made an impact on young urban travelers by turning rundown … Read more
It’s no longer a secret: Germany is one of the great culinary destinations in Europe. Forget its old reputation for stodgy meat-and-potatoes fare. In Germany today you can eat very well indeed, from traditional regional dishes to the latest modern cuisine. This year German restaurants racked up a total of … Read more
Not every journey that takes 13-hours from origin to destination ends in paradise. Thankfully, ours did. Owing to non-direct flights from Mumbai, after several changes (two domestic, one international) and a speedboat transfer, we finally made it to the only resort in the Laamu Atoll in the far south of … Read more
Want a bag that’s practical and ready to take on all you shoe lovers? Have a peek at The Weekender by The Shrine Co. The Weekender Can you imagine fitting more than two pairs of sneakers inside a backpack? Normally that would be impossible for someone wearing a larger size. … Read more
It’s no secret that Miami and many of South Florida’s beautiful beach communities are on a roll with new real estate developments. And the same holds true for hotels. The winter season is heating up with four new and notable properties: The Hall, ME by Melia, Nobu at the Eden … Read more
Let’s face it… traveling can be a tough life passion. The downside of flying is that it can really take its toll on your body. Whether it’s for work or play, sitting inside a plane for more than a few hours is physically compromising and if you’re thinking about a … Read more
Copenhagen. Center of the culinary universe. Wait. What? Target Noma. Number one restaurant in the world, the place that singlehandedly launched the revolution in food now known as New Nordic. Would it be any good? Could the cuisine of the chilly north, known for foraging and sea creatures actually satisfy … Read more
If you thought ‘Sex & The City’s’ Cary Bradshaw had a fabulous shoe closet, you are in for a treat at the Palm Springs Art Museum’s upcoming exhibit: ‘Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe.’ Opening this September 5th and on view through December 13th, this highly anticipated show … Read more
In the 1985 film The Trip to Bountiful, an old woman longs to return to her childhood home, a small Texas town called Bountiful. Unbeknownst to her, her memory of the place would be all that is left when she gets there, the town having been devastated by the Great … Read more