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I don’t drink any more, so I find that when I’m at parties this time of year, the best way to fit in is to trade in sensationalism. Without fail, some of the things I’ve seen and done in hotels — in gay hotels in particular — do a fine job. Of course, this isn’t…
Photo courtesy of Celine via Flickr Whether you prefer pop culture-focused titles like “Gone Girl” or you’re a deep-thinking Dostoevsky fan, there’s nothing better than losing yourself in a bookstore. The unmistakable smell of books, the serene ambiance of hushed concentration, and the welcome escape of analogue culture in a digital age continue to make…
People are drawn to big cities for their never-ending assortment of things to do. There’s always a new restaurant to check out, neighborhood to explore, or show to see. But sometimes, it’s nice to simply kick back and relax in the heart of a city while being surrounded by nature. For all those times, we’ve…
Luxury: The word alone conjures an immediate barrage of decadent images like Italian marble bathrooms, sumptuous silk robes, on-call butlers, and infinity pools that touch the horizon. The word is also powerful enough to immediately remind most mortals that the trappings of the well-heeled are frequently far out of reach. With a little hotel-search savvy,…
Forget what the travel guides say — this isn’t the “Paris of South America.” No shade to Paris, but those comparisons don’t even come close to capturing the vibe of Buenos Aires. Sure, the sidewalks are nearly unnavigable and the traffic can be legendary, but Buenos Aires is its own unique destination. With fascinating history,…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/Javi Sánchez de la viña Over the years, Brooklyn has become internationally synonymous with all things cool. Just ask the Parisians, who dub anything with a hipster flare as “très Brooklyn.” But even though the New York City borough offers plenty of unique, diverse, and culturally enlightening neighborhoods of its own, there…
Ten years ago, when I went to Paris for the first time, I did many things: I caught a small cold; made out in front of the Centre Pompidou; was overwhelmed with emotions in the Musee d’Orsay; felt lonely looking at the packs of cigarette-smoking friends in the warm night cafes; and made friends with…
Recoleta Cemetery Com o dólar nas alturas, muitos turistas têm trocado as viagens pelo exterior por destinos nacionais mais em conta. Mas para quem quer se aventurar em terras estrangeiras sem se preocupar tanto com a moeda, uma boa pedida é visitar a Argentina. Além da cotação cambial ser favorável para os brasileiros, a curta…
Winter is coming. While we all (or most of us) enjoy the first snowfall and twinkling holiday lights of the season, after sloshing in snow and donning our puffy jacket for a couple of months, we’re over it — and ready for summer weather. If you’re like us and need a mid-winter, post-holiday break to…
Few cities have neighborhoods as diverse as those in Buenos Aires, which means that no matter your interest, you’ll likely find a barrio perfectly suited for you. Seeking tango? Look to San Telmo. For chic shopping and hip coffee cafes? Palermo Soho. History? Recoleta. Here’s a guide to our favorite parts of Buenos Aires, and…
