Archive for 2017
When The Going Was Good
Holiday: The Best Travel Magazine that Ever Was. Pamela Fiori (Rizzoli New York $85) – Review by Michael Webb Every generation looks back to a golden age–real or imagined—but for those who love to travel the two post war decades were truly special. Luxury trains and ocean liners still traversed the world; air travel was…
Read MoreOld Meets New in HAMBURG
Hamburg never gets old – it is a feast for lovers of vintage and contemporary architecture, music, and everything maritime. This Hanseatic city continues to renew itself with the development of new quarters like HafenCity making it an exciting stop-over on any European tour.
Read MoreBig and Little in JAPAN: Why Tokyo is Good for Kids
From cute hedgehog cafes to the giant Pokémon headquarters and the city’s most urban shrine, little travelers can see curious places that are big in Japan.
Read MoreGeorge Town, PENANG: Heritage Hotel Capital
Penang has been named as the premier 2017 Asian ‘Must See’ destination, singled out its street food and art scene. Jane Adams gives her vote to the island’s capital George Town, for its wonderfully preserved heritage hotel.
Read MoreMEXICO City’s Urban Vitality Attracts Visitors
Mexico City can be exhausting, given its vast extent and horrendous traffic, but it’s also inexhaustible – guaranteed to surprise and delight the traveler who loves urban vitality.
Read MoreThe Maria Island Walk, TASMANIA
Take a four-day luxury guided walk through one of the regions most beautiful and unspoiled nature reserves on the East coast of Tasmania.
Read MoreDiscover JAPAN’s Private Art Collections
Some of Japan’s most enthralling art collections are private, and finding them can prove challenging, especially when directions are in Japanese and nailed to lamp posts. But if you like your Picassos, Van Goghs and Renoirs with a little adventure, be sure to visit these off-grid museums.
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