Sometimes looks can be deceiving. Despite its 25 floors and 532 rooms, San Francisco’s Hotel Nikko is of imposing proportions but elects to behave like a graceful boutique property. Its location is prime, with proximity to Union Square, high-end shopping and the performing arts while reliable public transportation in the … Read more
From the padded seat of her delivery cart, Jana Micova takes the reins of her two trusted steeds: Barna and Byka. Stacked neatly behind her are barrels of Pilsner Urquell, which Jana and her fillies will distribute to select pubs across Plzen, some of which have been receiving these horse … Read more
Upon entering the “Lord Balfour Hotel” in Miami’s South Beach, the doors immediately swing open as if held by a dashing invisible butler. This little touch immediately sets the tone. This place is cool, really cool. And everything from the moment you enter until the doors sweep out for you … Read more
One of the most magical things about the holiday season is the way that it completely takes over some of our cities. One of the best cities to visit during this time of year is Prague and its fabulous Christmas markets. Heralded as one of the finest Christmas markets in … Read more
I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t like wine. And an entire weekend-long festival dedicated to celebrating it sounds like a party I’d definitely want to attend. So, if like me, you’re looking for a fun weekend that’s dedicated to wine and don’t mind an interesting history lesson too, the Karlstejn … Read more
Let’s face it. Summer is all about longer days and later nights. But once fall starts to creep around the bend in late September the days get shorter and the nights end earlier. For many, that loss of light and less down time in the evening is an unwelcome adjustment. … Read more
If you’ve been lucky enough to visit the Czech Republic then you know the beer is good. But there’s one that reigns supreme – Pilsner Urquell. Since it was first brewed in 1842, Plzeňský Prazdroj (better known worldwide as Pilsner Urquell) has been a staple in the majority of Czech … Read more
Billed as“a sleek, technology forward, USB chargeable razor” ShaveTech is no larger than a smart phone and can be charged using any worldwide standard USB port. It’s a must-have grooming accessory for any savvy man on-the-go. Its sleek, lightweight design is trimmed in brushed silver and it’s available in a … Read more
The picturesque towns of the Mediterranean have long been immortalized on the silver screen since Brigitte Bardot lounged on a St. Tropez beach in And God Created Women, and Cary Grant and Grace Kelly played cat and mouse along the Cote d’Azur in To Catch a Thief. One of the … Read more
Seattle is known as “The Emerald City” because of the lush, dark green coastal rainforests surrounding this urbane wonderland. Perched on an isthmus with Puget Sound on one side and Lake Washington on the other, from the air it’s a green paradise. But the moniker could equally refer to the … Read more
Nestled between Austria, Poland and Slovakia, the ancient kingdom of Moravia is relatively unknown and often upstaged by neighboring Bohemia and its capital city of Prague. Moravia is a treasure and arguably one of the best preserved and most historic regions of the Czech Republic. In Southern Moravia the treasures … Read more
The trolley car bell rings as it glides along Ringstrasse, Vienna’s grand boulevard winding around the city center in the shape of a ring. The trolley stops before Volksgarten, and I disembark to enter the majestic garden grounds. The grounds remind me of New York City’s Central Park except this … Read more
Ristorante Cracco, Milan A discreet entrance on a small side street in Milan and an elevator that goes … down? Is this a restaurant or a private club? Perhaps a hidden casino or a den of ill repute? You’re just a few blocks from bustling Piazza del Duomo and Galleria … Read more
If you’re like me—or the countless others hailing from the Northern U.S.—you grew up taking winter trips to Florida. It was always exciting, that voyage down south to visit grandparents in Miami or Mickey Mouse in Orlando. However, here’s the thing: Florida is a big state with a little secret; … Read more
There’s a dramatic coastline to the west and rolling hills to the east, but it’s the scent of pines that announces your arrival in Cambria. Ensconced in a forest of evergreens, this California village—deemed “one of America’s prettiest towns”—sneaks up on motorists traversing Highway One, the state’s scenic roadway. Situated … Read more