The global pandemic that we're currently experiencing in all corners of the world has stopped humanity in its tracks, upending and disrupting practically every industry, most notably, the travel and hospitality sector. Massive lay offs, decreased bookings, disrupted...
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Cultural and Social Observations From My Trip to Seoul, South Korea
Captivatingly charming. Undeniably underrated. Wonderfully welcoming. Marvelously modern. Effortlessly elegant. Seoul was even better than I had imagined. I can’t wait to visit again, and hopefully explore the country beyond Seoul! In speaking with locals and expats...
An Art (and Luxury) Lover’s Guide to Berlin
You can't escape art in its many forms in the German capital even if you tried. The art, the design, the architecture, the culture, the history, the food, the fashion -- it's omnipresent. This past year, 2019 was a particularly important year for Berlin for many...
A Luxury Fishing Adventure at Steamboat Bay Fishing Club in Alaska
Escaping to Alaska’s Best-kept Secret In the age of mass tourism, it’s a luxury to find an exclusive corner of the world that has been largely under the radar and is still one of the state’s best-kept secrets. In southeast Alaska, Steamboat Bay Fishing Club on the...
Sustainable Tourism: The Basics, Part I
Tourism is a numbers game, and more isn't always better (as Barcelona and Iceland will tell you). Travel has almost doubled in less than 20 years. There were nearly 1.18 billion international travelers in 2016, up from 674 million in 2000, according to the United...
Women in Luxury: In Conversation with Michelle Woodley, President of Preferred Hotels & Resorts
The Women in Luxury series on The Cultureur celebrates visionary women who are breaking down barriers across the luxury industry, highlighting their trials, tribulations, and triumphs. Meet Michelle Woodley. She is the newly-appointed President of Preferred Hotels...
An Inside Look at Buick Design with Senior Exterior Program Designer, Colin Phipps
For the past 6 months, I have had the pleasure of getting to know Colin and discussing all aspects of automotive design--a topic I previously knew very little about. After touring the luxurious Buick Design Center and other General Motors facilities in the greater...
2017 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Luxury Travelers
Women in Luxury: In Conversation with Sonavi Kaicker, CEO of Neemrana Hotels
The Women in Luxury series on The Cultureur celebrates visionary women who are breaking down barriers across the luxury industry, highlighting their trials, tribulations, and triumphs. Meet Sonavi Kaicker. If the name is not familiar to you already, make note of it...
[Concierge Diaries] The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood, Florida
CONCIERGE DIARIES is a series that depicts destinations through the eyes of a local luxury hotel’s concierge. They understand luxury travel and local culture, and can be a wealth of information. In our digital age, the role of the concierge has changed and evolved...
What is Experiential Luxury Travel and Why I Choose It as a Millennial
What is experiential luxury travel? There's luxury travel and then there's experiential luxury travel. From the beginning of The Cultureur, staying true to my travel style of luxury travel and local culture, I have maintained that both facets are equally important to...
The Cultureur 100: 100 Things to Do in the United States
100 Things to Do in the United States If you've been following me for awhile, you'll know I love creating series -- Deconstructed!, 15 Foods You Must Try in..., Eat, Play, Stay Luxe City Guides, 100 Reasons to Travel, and the list goes on. So I bring you a new series...