Multiple, musical modalities were the hallmark of the recent inaugural Catalpa Music Festival. A range of bands performed an array of genres and on offer was something for everyone including rock, retro, reggae, R & B–and rain! Fittingly, the 2-day festival played out on Randall’s Island, where multitudes of people … Read more
When one thinks of the quintessential African travel experience, they may not know it, but they’re thinking of Chitwa Chitwa. I recently had the pleasure of living in the African bush at this luxurious lodge, right in the middle of Kruger National Park. We arrived in the Sabi Sands (a … Read more
At the top of my travel bucket list, to use a way over-used term, Antarctica occupied the number one, two and three positions. So when I was approached about visiting the Great White Continent, I grabbed my passport, parka and camera and jumped on it. Travel to the bottom of … Read more
Finland is often characterized by freezing cold temperatures, snow-covered landscapes and of course, the infamous Northern Nights. Yet, as soon as summer rolls around, the locals take advantage of their scenic surroundings. Whether lazily picnicking with friends, wandering through outdoor public parks or beating the heat with a fresh … Read more
Traveling to the world’s top destinations for design – whether that means architecture, fashion, or even food – means more than just stopping by the local art museum. Here’s our guide to the finest of all things travel in the cities where ‘design’ is always spelled with a capital D. … Read more
Every good hotelier knows that guests demand a decent spa. Long gone are the days when a small room and a massage table in the bowels of a hotel constitutes a ‘spa’ which is why even historic hotels with limited space are endeavouring to meet demands. Take the Plaza Athénée … Read more
The shoreline of Lake Como, Italy, like the lake itself, is nothing short of overwhelming—the green of the untouched mountains, the centuries old villas, the hidden, almost magical grottos—it’s almost too much to handle. Taking in all of the beauty and majesty, you can’t help but wonder why anyone would … Read more
As South Africa is a growing international tourism haven, South African Airways is certainly keeping up with the destination’s rise in popularity. Along with celebrating their tenth (!) year in a row as Africa’s Best African Airline, South African Airways (SAA) continues to expand its international destinations. On my recent … Read more
Spotted: Kate Beckinsale toting her cute pooch all over London in an adorable brown carrier with pink trim. I don’t know what’s cuter: the dog or the bag. The carrier is an original deluxe by Sherpa, a pet owner’s must have, especially when it comes to travel. Sherpa is the … Read more
The often-illusive “American Dream” was and still is a driving force behind the success of the restaurant, The Palm. When Pio Bozzi and John Ganzi immigrated to New York from Parma, Italy, undoubtedly, they were motivated by the dream of a better life with more opportunity. Luckily for New Yorkers, … Read more
Hailed as the last Shangri-La, the country of Bhutan is now becoming more accessible to the outside world. Having previously been closed to visitors, tourism to Bhutan started in the 1970’s and has been growing ever since. The country’s isolation had preserved Bhutan’s unsullied landscape giving it a direct and … Read more
London has always had lavish hotels but never before in its long and revered history has the Big Smoke been blessed with so many luxury offerings in such a short a span of time, all racing to pass the winners’ tape before The Olympics had even begun. Many of them … Read more
Pride Toronto is one of the biggest LGBT events in the world, and it’s about to get even bigger with World Pride on the horizon for 2014. With over a million estimated attendees this year taking part in one of more of the festivities planned during the three day event, … Read more
If you’ve ever seen the movie Casablanca, you were no doubt captivated by the mystique of Morocco. Home to an estimated 34 million people, Morocco is a culturally rich amalgamation of Arabic, Spanish, French and Berber (the original tribes of North Africa that represent a mixture of different ethnic groups) cultures, … Read more
The night is young and sleep is for quitters. Sometimes it’s really nice to let your hair down and prowl a city to uncover its nightlife. Other times it might feel good to just lie on your back and look at the stars. Regardless of your mood, we’re on it. … Read more