Nothing quite prepares you for the breathtaking beauty and 21st-century modernism of the world’s second wealthiest country – and particularly when you find yourself on the islet of Tjuvholmen in the southeastern corner of Oslo along the Oslofjord. … Read More
For decades, San Francisco has provided the lambent atmosphere for some of Hollywood’s most classic films. A favored locale for numerous directors, the City by the Bay offers tortuous, vertiginous streets and picturesque Victorians alongside mist-shrouded bridges and towers. … Read More
Even if you have yet to visit Santa Rosa, it’s possible that you’d recognize Sonoma County’s largest city, which has been a longtime favorite of Hollywood filmmakers for its bucolic wine country atmosphere. … Read More
“We sip the air…like French Champagne,” wrote composer Richard Strauss about Switzerland’s Engadin region, celebrated for its crisp, dry climate. … Read More
Held each January, the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival hosts epicures for a weeklong smorgasbord of incomparable gastronomy that includes gourmet dinners and culinary safaris, as well as tasting menus and wine celebrations – and the always-addictive Chocolate Cult with its chocolate fountains. … Read More
Not unlike Las Vegas, Amsterdam has cultivated its raffish reputation for years—and yet, of late, the city of canals has become as renowned for its restaurants as for its cannabis “coffee shops.” … Read More
Anyone fortunate enough to live on the beach knows that “it’s all about the ocean,” which is one reason why Condado in San Juan became the home of numerous wealthy families during the early 20th century. … Read More
Notable for its rocky cliffs and granite outcroppings and pristine inland lakes, West Sweden embraces its maritime heritage with a “sensual gray weather” atmosphere marked by wood-fired saunas, warm fires, and a glorious winter coat of Christmas lights and décor. … Read More
