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Directory of Gins Around the World

December 2, 2017

From London to Seattle, and from Berlin to Kyoto.

Find a gin by country (in alphabetical order) in my comprehensive directory of gins (both artisanal and mass-produced) from around the world. Some I’ve tried, others […]

5 Favorite Cocktail Bars in Reykjavik, Iceland

October 7, 2017

Icelanders have an undeniably passionate love affair with booze, particularly beer. But it’s interesting to note that beer became legal in the country only about 26 years ago in 1989, designating March 1 as National Beer Day. You will notice that most bars around Reykjavik do […]

The Cultureur 100: 100 Things to Do in the United States

September 23, 2017

The United States is an experiential luxury traveler’s dream. If you’ve ever wondered how to get the best of both worlds when it comes to local culture and luxury travel, check out my curated list of 100 things to do in the U.S. How many iconic American sites and hidden gems can you cross off your list?

The Cultureur’s Luxe Guide to Vancouver, Canada

February 11, 2017

Vancouver, a sparkling city of glass and steel flanked by snowcapped mountains and seaside views, blends international chic with rugged Pacific Northwest grandeur. Bustling high style is tempered by courtesy and reserve. Residents effortlessly toggle between dressing to the nines and maintaining a more low-key profile […]

Wine and Wanderlust in Walla Walla: An Experiential Luxury Traveler’s Dream

December 26, 2016

“A city so nice, they named it twice.” If I could sum up the wineries in Walla Walla in one word, it would be intimate. It’s all about the people — the humans that make the magic happen behind the scenes.

Grit and Glamour: The Detroit You’ve Probably Never Seen

September 13, 2016

Everyone loves a good comeback story, and cheering an underdog epitomizes Americana. Detroit is the ultimate underdog. There is grit. And if you choose to see it, there is glamour.

No city in the U.S. has experienced a tumultuous decline quite like […]

The Cultureur’s Luxe Guide to Montréal, Canada

July 20, 2016

Montréal is not your ordinary North American city, and therein lies its greatest allure. With its proud French heritage, vibrant nightlife, and general air of bonhomie and elegance, Montréal is often called the most European city in the region. In fact, Montréal is the […]

The Cultureur’s Luxe Guide to Minneapolis, Minnesota

June 8, 2016

At the end of March, I visited Minnesota for the first time and spent a few days in Minneapolis and Rochester. Before leaving, I conducted my own research on what to do, what to see, where to eat, etc. and many keyword combinations later, I realized that […]

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in New York City…

May 18, 2016

await you in all their warm gooey goodness in the tiny unpretentious, basement space at Levain Bakery on the Upper West Side. At $4/each, there’s 4 flavors (chocolate chip walnut, oatmeal raisin, dark chocolate chocolate chip, and dark chocolate peanut butter chip), but the chocolate […]

Montreal vs. New York City: Who Does the Bagel Better?

March 30, 2016

It sounds painfully obvious to say, but I must say it: I’ve long been a fan of New York bagels. But then Montreal happened. I knew that the bagels in the beautiful European-inspired Canadian city were different, but I didn’t realize how different or […]