There’s no one-size-fits-all mantra when it comes to tipping. The art of tipping is entangled in the local culture of the destination, so it varies from country to country. It’s one part of traveling that I’m always scratching my head about. But […]
“Cultivation to the mind is as necessary as food to the body.” –Marcus Tullius Cicero
Innovation and food. The socialization of dining has weaved into the very fabric of our society, as new ways of experiencing food are constantly being developed and redefined, giving rise to a series […]
The city was Berlin. The language was English. The waiter was Polish. The restaurant designers were French. The cuisine was a blend of Spanish and Asian. I’m painting the scene of my dining experience at Dos Palillos, a restaurant that blatantly lies at the crux of globalization […]
Assouline specializes in luxury books on art, fashion, and lifestyle. You’ve probably seen the eye-catching, glossy-paged books resting beautifully on a coffee table. But now you can experience the concept instead of just reading about it. The French husband and wife duo have decided to […]
Istanbul is one of the most visually-appealing metropolitan cities of the world and it is no surprise that its architecture in pure Islamic form exhibits the same aesthetic details. Scores of houses of worship have been constructed throughout the city, but these three really caught my eye […]
I am a huge skeptic of the United Nations, as it’s done very little (close to nothing) in terms of reconciliation and keeping the peace in the world. Today’s status quo is a perfect case in point. But the U.N. still tries, from time to […]
Think: surfing, gorgeous sunsets, convertibles, yoga on the beach, big waves, year-round sunshine, Chanel sunglasses… that is what you will find along the stunning California coast. As a native Californian, I find the following five beaches to be the best, each enjoying a unique identity. But what […]
