The magical city of Istanbul- where Europe asks Asia’s hand to dance on the Bosphorus, where tradition courts contemporary- it leaves much to the imagination. A bombardment of the senses, Istanbul has anchored 4 major empires (Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman), which have all left their fossils throughout their former capital. And right on the…
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The Jane Restaurant | Antwerp
Centuries after it transitioned from being an authoritarian of classical art- after Peter Paul Rubens contributed to the Flemish Baroque movement and Anthony van Dyck emigrated to become the leading court painter in England- Antwerp today still continues to be a cradle of creativity. From fashion and textiles to its culinary panorama, decadent design seems to originate from the city…
The “Art” of a Beautiful Coffee
If intelligence was a religion, museums would be the grand cathedrals. These are the sacred places where a sapiosexual’s pilgrimage ends, harbors of a city’s history and lifestyle, an ensemble of knowledge. There, they congregate in the naves paying respect to brushstrokes and color palettes, standing in silence and admiring, comprehending what is unveiled. And cafés, which are crucial to…
Maison Moschino | Milan
Dominated by Via Montenapoleone like Paris is by Avenue Montaigne, Milan is known to be one of the fashion capitals of the world. A city that is a master creator of design & beauty, it is home to many contemporary lifestyle names & legendary fashion houses. And for the Milanese, sophistication is a part of their…
Umaid Bhawan Palace – India
Having always been a land rich in history and culture, intriguing and resilient, India is where a person’s spirit goes to find liberation. A place where answers are discovered and experiences become unforgettable; one of the top places to explore throughout a lifetime. Goddesses, royalty & merchants have all left their fossils in some shape…
Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow
For the jetsetters who search for elegance & luxury, Moscow has been showing up on their radars for the last several years or so. The capital of Russia, dripping with wealth & beautiful architecture, has attracted world travelers from every part of the globe. And on the corner where Balchug Street connects with Sadovnicheskaya Street, on an island downtown…
Fashion Designer Hotels
Creativity is the art of dreaming with your eyes wide open, a vision of make believe that dances around your thoughts as you fantasize & allow ideas to play in the dark labyrinths of your mind. And so fashion designers are one by one tapping into their secret mental world to take a break from…
Palatial Pools Around The World
For the longest time, summer has been synonymous to escapes of elation & relaxation, aquamarine waters & abundant sunshine. And for anyone who resides in a city, vacations are a necessity. It’s the time to retreat to exotic locations on the globe & claim sanctuary in lands ruled by the emperor sun. The invitations are…
Magical Montenegro
Arriving in Montenegro for the first time is like entering one of those secret walled gardens. You feel a real sense of adventure as your adrenaline perks up. The land feels like it has not quite yet been discovered; there are no eight lane highways like the French Riviera or bullet trains which the movie Casino…
A Railroad Rendezvous Avec The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
For anyone who is a history devotee or just has an affinity for the transformations of travel, the Orient Express has always been one of the many highlights. Known for being the epitome of prestige & intrigue, it was the primary carrier of kings & celebrities voyaging throughout Europe in the early 1900s. Then in…
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