On this page you’ll find a selection of my writings. I’ve covered travel and hotels, food and drink, lifestyle and culture, people, real estate, and design for a number of online and print publications. My photos appear in some of these stories as well.
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The History and Charms of Old Quebec
What Luxury Travel Will Look Like in 2022
San Sebastian, Basque Country’s Culinary Capital
The Resurgence of the Travel Agent
Experience Abu Dhabi’s Liwa Oasis at Qasr Al Sarab
Wine and Dine Among Medieval Villages in La Rioja, Spain
The Bright Future of Charter Travel
Bordeaux, An Iconic Wine Region with a Vibrant Capital
Luxury Hotel Openings Surge in 2021
The Future of Travel in 2020 and Beyond
Wild Terrains, Travel By Women, for Women
Localeur Founder and CEO Joah Spearman
Gstaad, a Charming, Scenic Resort Town Set in the Swiss Alps
Quito, a Colorful, Cultured City in the Heart of the Andes
Portland, Oregon’s Food, Drink, and Lush Urban Parks
Bilbao’s Abundant Art, Architecture, and Buzzed-About Cuisine
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Wine Enthusiast President and Publisher Jacqueline Strum
Dry Farm Wines’ Biodynamic Bottles
Chef David Reartes Shares His Favorite Ibizan Ingredients
Why the Allure of Private Dining Will Remain After the Pandemic
Penfolds Chief Winemaker Peter Gago
How The Supper Share Brought Together Certified Sommeliers and Wine Lovers During the Pandemic
Nc’nean Distillery Pioneers Sustainability
Vérité Vigneron Hélène Seillan’s Favorite Bordeaux-Style Wine and French Food Pairings
What Kubeh Chef and Chopped Winner Melanie Shurka Is Cooking at Home
Chef and Pitmaster Rodney Scott
Wine and Food Pairings from Banfi Vintners CEO Cristina Mariani-May
Ariane Daguin, Found, Owner, and CEO of Fine Food Purveyor D’Artagnan
Diane Flamand, Legénde Winemaker at Domaines Barons de Rothschild
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Dancer and Choreographer Chloe Arnold
Mango & Marigold Press Founder and CEO Sailaja Joshi Shares Her Reading List for 2021
kWeliTV Supports Independent Black Filmmakers and Celebrates Black Life and Culture
‘Stat the Artist’ Teddy’ Phillips
The best hotels in Manhattan, New York City’s bourgeois borough
The best hotels near Times Square for a stay in the neon heart of New York City
The best hotels near Central Park, New York City’s great green garden
The best hotels in Midtown for a glamorous New York City stay
The 7 best New York hotels with spas, from high-rise havens to subterranean sanctuaries
The best hotels to network and chill in New York
The 12 best luxury hotels in New York from sumptuous spas to Michelin stars
The best places to shop in New York, from department stores to flea markets
10 amazing shopping streets where independent boutiques still thrive(New York)
The Best Boutique Hotels in New York, from Converted Artist Studios, to Glamorous Boudoirs
Inside the Mark Hotel, Where Megan Markle Celebrated her Babymoon
Biohotel Schwanen, Bizau, Austria
Put These 5 Wine Regions on Your Travel List for 2022
Looking Ahead: Home Design Trends to Expect in 2022
Designers Weigh in on Very Peri, Pantone’s Color of the Year 2022
The Ultimate Homes for Wine Lovers
Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square Is All About Location and An Iconic Park
Taking a Fresh Approach to Scenic Toile Patterns
Layering Pattern on Pattern for a Vibrant Interior
Using a Monochromatic Color Scheme for a Serene Bedroom Retreat
Reimagine Your Home with Salvaged Materials
Revamping Your Outdoor Furniture for a Stylish Hideaway
Go Bold with Patterned Bathroom Tiles
‘Pon Di Road’ and more: Chef G expands beloved Jamaican joint into Acres Home cottage
5 properties that elevate the aesthetic of hotel art
Renew yourself in the new year at a wellness spa
Travel Writers Share the Biggest Mistakes Tourists Make in Their Cities (New York)
5 of the Most Charming College Towns in New York State
The Best Neighborhood Parks in Manhattan
A Short Guide to Architecture in the City of Abu Dhabi
A Short Guide to Pintxos Bars in San Sebastian
A Short Guide to Downtown Ottawa
A Short Guide to Downtown Portland
Montreal Like a Local: Le Plateau Du Mont-Royal
NYC Like a Local: The Best Restaurants in the East Village
Tren Ecuador: Discovering Art and Culture Beyond Quito’s City Limits
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Best Doughnuts from Coast to Coast
Exclusive Tasting Menus Around the Globe
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Designed to Inspire: Philippe Starck’s Island Home
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Rudy’s Barbershop: Trailblazing 25 Years On
Liza Phillips Design: Modular Stair Runners
Rural Modernist: Jason O’Malley’s Custom Wallpaper Designs Get Personal
9 Fabulous New York Hotels for Families
Motor City Rides Again: The Rise of Detroit
Farmland, Vineyards, and Tranquility on the North Fork of Long Island
A Love Letter to Atlanta’s Inman Park
Temecula: The Other California Wine Country
Lancaster County Charm: A guide to spending a long weekend in Lititz, PA
Florida’s Vero Beach perfect for a long, weekend getaway
Studio S II Designs Cinematic, Sculptural Furniture
Natasha Jen Finds Her Frontier at Pentagram
A Real New Yorker’s Guide to the Jersey Shore
In Defense of the $700,000 Manhattan One-Bedroom
Do You Know What a Lot Line Window Is? You Should
Can’t Afford/Find a Two Bedroom Apartment? The Right One-Bedroom Might Work
A Few Things to Consider Before Combining Those Apartments
Where to Turn When Something Goes Wrong After the Contractor Leaves
Does Renovating a Kitchen Pay Off When You Sell?
What I Learned From 150 Apartments Before I Finally Bought One
Sponsor Apartments May Be New York’s Best-Kept Secret
10 Tips From A Man Who’s Lived In A Tiny Luxury Studio Apartment For Almost A Decade
A New York City Bachelorette Party
10 Must-Try Classic New York Haunts
Is that Olive Oil in Your Cocktail?
One Is No Longer the Loneliest Number
Tiny Manhattan: Who Says Bigger Is Better?
