![[Review] Hornblower Cruises’ Champagne Brunch in Newport Beach, California](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/image-17.jpeg)
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. | Marcel Proust Hornblower Cruises -- As I ascended the spiral staircase of the 140-feet Endless Dreams luxury yacht at Newport Harbor, I watched people behind me usher...
There's hundreds of frequent flier programs available, and you may be part of 2, 3, 4, or even more. Instead of wasting time to check the individual accounts, use third-party apps/programs that help to streamline all your accounts and track all your points and miles...
The idyllic, perfectly-manicured lawn of one of the colleges at Cambridge University in Cambridge, UK.
To all you fabulous armchair and real-life travelers out there… Do you have a deep curiosity and/or blazing passion for other cultures? If the answer is yes, then you won’t want to miss the See The World chat on Twitter, as we know there is much more to a country than...
![[Guest Post] The Birth and Demise of Authenticity](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/P1020474.jpg)
INDIA gave the world the chicken. The Portuguese gave India the potato and chili pepper. For thousands of years, fantastic exchanges have taken place in the South Asian cuisine and these days those changes appear to be driven by travelers unable to ignore the allure...
The historical Washington Monument perfectly framed by the beautiful cherry blossoms in Washington D.C., USA.
To all you fabulous armchair and real-life travelers out there… Do you have a deep curiosity and/or blazing passion for other cultures? If the answer is yes, then you won’t want to miss the See The World chat on Twitter, as we know there is much more to a country than...
Zebras frolicking through the savannas of Lake Mburo National Park in Uganda.
An open letter to my 18-year-old self I turn 28 years old tomorrow (June 20). As I sit here, reflecting on my life in the past decade, remembering how it felt to finally turn 18, I'm consumed with a deluge of nostalgia and emotional reminders. Dear 18-year-old self, I...
A question often posed to me is what's your favorite part about travel? While I can give you a series of reasons why I travel, it's virtually impossible for me to pick my favorite part. But recently, another question I've heard quite a few times is what do you dislike...
Majestic aerial views of Amber Fort in the royal city of Jaipur, India.
![[Hotel Review] Hotel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square, A Luxury Boutique Hotel in Toronto](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/hotel-le-germain-exterior1.jpg)
It's hard to get a comprehensive sense of a hotel from just one night. So I'm glad I was able to spend 4 days (May 30-June 3, 2013) acquainting myself with the services and features of Hotel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square (not to be confused with Hotel Le Germain on...