Travel Tips

5 DOs and DON’Ts in Napa (and Sonoma)

5 DOs and DON’Ts in Napa (and Sonoma)

Either give me more wine or leave me alone. Oh Rumi, how I echo that sentiment. Before you ignite a passionate affair with California Wine Country, there are some things to take note of to maximize your Napa (and Sonoma) experience. DOs 1) See, swirl, smell, sip, and...

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How to Stay Fresh On an Airplane

How to Stay Fresh On an Airplane

The high altitude, intense air-conditioning, and the dry stale air at 35,000 feet up in the air can wreak havoc on your physical and mental wellness, whether you're flying commercial or on a private jet charter. Thankfully, a little bit of preparation and a few...

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The Cultureur’s Luxe Guide to Kansas City, Missouri

The Cultureur’s Luxe Guide to Kansas City, Missouri

"Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." Oh no, we're not. But I'm still wandering the quintessentially Midwestern streets, at least mentally, as I write this. Joining the ranks of Detroit and Houston, Kansas City is yet another U.S. city in the midst...

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The Cultureur’s Luxe Guide to Reykjavik, Iceland

The Cultureur’s Luxe Guide to Reykjavik, Iceland

You know what I loved most about Reykjavik, and Iceland in general? That it was unlike any other destination I had ever been to. There was no city or country to compare it to in my mind. It effortlessly blended the casualness of a village with big-city know-how. Given...

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Winter Fashion 2015: 3 Perfect Travel-Friendly Coats

Winter Fashion 2015: 3 Perfect Travel-Friendly Coats

The fashion -- the art of dressing and layering -- is one of the best things about winter. I love the glamour of long Olivia Pope-style coats, the chicness of over-the-knee boots, the boldness of colorful accessories...I love it all. Neutrals and bright colors share...

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5 DOs and DON’Ts in Reykjavik

5 DOs and DON’Ts in Reykjavik

Better weight than wisdom a traveller cannot carry. Thank you to the Vikings for the reminder that experiential learning taken out of the stale confines of a classroom often reigns supreme. Before you ignite a passionate affair with the Icelandic Capital of Cool,...

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2015 Holiday Gift Guide for Millennial Luxury Travelers

2015 Holiday Gift Guide for Millennial Luxury Travelers

Halloween is officially over, and November has crept up on us far too quickly. Corner markets have now transitioned from pumpkin patches to Christmas tree farms, helping us to ease into the holiday spirit and festive mood. It’s finally time to start thinking about...

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A Guide to Sushi in Seattle + My Top 3 Picks

A Guide to Sushi in Seattle + My Top 3 Picks

Authentic. Unpretentious. Fresh. Non-saucy. No California rolls. I'm a sushi purist. I love a good fusion restaurant, but when it comes to sushi: the simpler, the better. I find that sushi nirvana happens when there's a perfect marriage of art and science. Some of the...

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[Concierge Diaries] The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

[Concierge Diaries] The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

CONCIERGE DIARIES is a new 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...

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100 Favorite Travel Tips

100 Favorite Travel Tips

To celebrate 75 weeks of The Cultureur, I wrote my favorite 75 travel tips. And now to celebrate 150 weeks, I bring you part II of the original list with 25 new tips, totaling my top 100 TRAVEL TIPS that are sure to make you a travel ninja. As always, feel free to...

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