On this page, you’ll find a selection of my writings. I’ve written about travel and hotels, food and drink, lifestyle and culture, people, interior design, and architecture for a number of online and print publications. My photos appear in some of these stories as well.
{FAVORITES}
24 Hours in Middleburg | TravelMag
Drinking in the Charms of Historic Florence, Italy | Mansion Global
The Enchanting Towns in Spain’s Basque Country | Barron’s Penta
Living in Wine Country: Five Regions Beyond Napa Valley and Sonoma County | Mansion Global
Put These 5 Wine Regions on Your Travel List for 2022 | The Drop
7 Southeastern restaurants worth traveling for | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Luxurious Curves | Mansion Global Experience Luxury
The best places to shop in New York, from department stores to fleamarkets | The Telegraph
The Resurgence of the Travel Agent | Barron’s Penta
Bilbao’s Abundant Art, Architecture, and Buzzed-About Cuisine | Barron’s Penta
Guide to Downtown Ottawa | TravelMag
{TRAVEL}
The Best Places to Go for Peace and Quiet {AbuDhabi, UAE and Bilbao, Spain | CNBC Travel
Guide to Manhattan’s Seaport District | TravelMag
Granada, Nicaragua, Central America’s Enchanting Colonial City | Barron’s Penta
Glamp Away | Mansion Global Experience Luxury
In Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Biodiversity, Rustic Beauty, and the Pura Vida Lifestyle | Barron’s Penta
The Great Outdoors Beckons | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
San Sebastian, Basque Country’s Culinary Capital | Barron’s Penta
Exclusive Luxury Hotels Slated to Debut in 2022 | Barron’s Penta
The History and Charm of Old Quebec | Barron’s Penta
Where to Travel in 2022 | Barron’s Penta
5 properties that elevate the aesthetic of hotel art | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wine and Dine Among Medieval Villages in La Rioja, Spain | Barron’s Penta
Egypt’s Newest Gem | Reside Magazine
Bordeaux, An Iconic Wine Region with a Vibrant Capital | Barron’s Penta
Wild Terrains, Travel By Women, for Women | Barron’s Penta
Farmland, Vineyards, and Tranquility on the North Fork of Long Island | The Epoch Times
Return of the Road Trip | Barron’s Penta
Gstaad, a Charming, Scenic Resort Town Set in the Swiss Alps | Barron’s Penta
A Love Letter to Atlanta’s Inman Park | The Epoch Times {Print}
Travel Writers Share the Biggest Mistakes Tourists Make in Their Cities {New York} | CNBC Travel
Quito, a Colorful, Cultured City in the Heart of the Andes | Barron’s Penta
3 Days In Scottsdale | WestJet Magazine
Guide to Griffintown and Little Burgundy | TravelMag
Guide to Downtown Detroit | TravelMag
Temecula: The Other California Wine Country | The Epoch Times {Print}
Portland, Oregon’s Food, Drink and Lush Urban Parks | Barron’s Penta
Guide to Architecture in the City of Abu Dhabi | TravelMag
Close-Up on Harlem | WestJet Magazine
24 Hours in McMinnville | TravelMag
Lancaster County Charm: A guide to spending a long weekend in Lititz, PA | amNewYork
3 Days in the Bregenzerwald | TravelMag
Innsbruck, Like a Local | TravelMag
Guide to Downtown Scottsdale | TravelMag
Florida’s Vero Beach perfect for a long, weekend getaway | amNewYork
Montreal Like a Local: Le Plateau Du Mont-Royal | TravelMag
Barbados Like a Local | TravelMag
Fall for New York | IN New York Magazine
Like a Local: Old Town Bern | TravelMag
A Real New Yorker’s Guide to the Jersey Shore | Brick Underground
24 Hours in Kinsale | TravelMag
Tren Ecuador: Discovering Art and Culture Beyond Quito’s City Limits | TravelMag
{HOTELS}
I am a Destination Expert for The Telegraph and review hotels in New York and other destinations around the world.
The best luxury hotels in New York to book right now | The Telegraph
The best hotels in Manhattan, New York City’s bourgeois borough | The Telegraph
The best hotels near Times Square for a stay in the neon heart of New York City | The Telegraph
The best hotels near Central Park, New York City’s great green garden | The Telegraph
The best hotels in Midtown for a glamorous New York City stay | The Telegraph
The 7 best New York hotels with spas, from high-rise havens to subterranean sanctuaries | The Telegraph
The best hotels to network and chill in New York | The Telegraph
The best boutique hotels in New York, from converted artist studios, to glamorous boudoirs| The Telegraph
9 Fabulous Family-Friendly Hotels in New York | Luxury Travel Advisor
Inside the Mark Hotel, where Megan Markle celebrated her babymoon | The Telegraph
Shinola Hotel | The Telegraph
St. Regis New York | The Telegraph
The Porter, Portland | The Telegraph
Le Germain Ottawa | The Telegraph
Biohotel Schwanen, Bizau, Austria | The Telegraph
{FOOD + DRINK}
Fasnachts: Pennsylvanians come out in droves for this pre-Lent delicacy | Atlas Obscura
Kind of Wild Is on a Mission to ‘Rewild’ the Planet | Barron’s Penta
Champagne Drappier, France’s Carbon Neutral Pioneer | Barron’s Penta
Resonance Wines’ Organic Viticulture in the Willamette Valley | Barron’s Penta
Wine Enthusiast President and Publisher Jacqueline Strum | Barron’s Penta
Whiskey with a Legacy | Reside Magazine
Chef David Reartes Shares His Favorite Ibizan Ingredients | Barron’s Penta
Why the Allure of Private Dining Will Remain After the Pandemic | Barron’s Penta
Penfolds Chief Winemaker Peter Gago | Barron’s Penta
How The Supper Share Brought Together Certified Sommeliers and Wine Lovers…. | Barron’s Penta
Vérité Vigneron Hélène Seillan’s Favorite Bordeaux-Style Wine and French Food Pairings | Barron’s Penta
What Kubeh Chef and Chopped Winner Melanie Shurka Is Cooking at Home | Barron’s Penta
Chef and Pitmaster Rodney Scott | Barron’s Penta
‘Pon Di Road’ and more: Chef G expands beloved Jamaican joint ……| The Houston Chronicle
Daytime Cocktails | Mansion Global Experience Luxury
Virtual Tastes | Mansion Global Experience Luxury
Mobile Eats | Reside Magazine
Ariane Daguin, Found, Owner, and CEO of Fine Food Purveyor D’Artagnan | Barron’s Penta
20 Minutes with Diane Flamand, Legénde Winemaker at Domaines Barons de Rothschild | Barron’s Penta
A Passion for Chocolate | Reside Magazine
Guide to Pintxos Bars in San Sebastian | TravelMag
New York on the Half Shell | WestJet Magazine
6 Tasting Menus Around the Globe | Reside Magazine
10 Must-Try Classic New York Haunts | City Guide
Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in NYC | TravelMag
Best Restaurants, Pizza, and Food Shops in Little Italy, Bronx | TravelMag
Is that Olive Oil in Your Cocktail? | Olive Oil Times
NYC Like a Local: The Best Restaurants in the East Village | TravelMag
What’s Life Without Carbs? | Metro NY
Like a Local: Best Waffles in Brussels | TravelMag
{LIFESTYLE + CULTURE}
Artist and Philosopher Shantell Martin | Barron’s Penta
Handcrafted Headwear | Reside Magazine
Seed-to-Skin Beauty | Reside Magazine
Female Victory | Reside Magazine
Photographer Douglas Friedman | Barron’s Penta
Dancer and Choreographer Chloe Arnold | Barron’s Penta
Mango & Marigold Press Founder and CEO Sailaja Joshi Shares Her Reading List for 2021 | Barron’s Penta
kWeliTV Supports Independent Black Filmmakers and Celebrates Black Life and Culture | Barron’s Penta
Heirlooms Reimagined | Reside Magazine
‘Stat the Artist’ Teddy’ Phillips | Barron’s Penta
Rudy’s Barbershop: Trailblazing 25 Years On | Reside Magazine
One Is No Longer the Loneliest Number | Metro NY
Tiny Manhattan: Who Says Bigger Is Better | Metro NY
{DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE}
Retro Flair | Mansion Global Experience Luxury
These Noteworthy Trends Will Shape Home Design in 2023 | Mansion Global
Cottage Luxury | Reside Magazine
All Eyes on the Fireplace | Mansion Global Experience Luxury
Design Spotlight: More Is More When Designing a Maximalist Space | Mansion Global YouTube
What’s Trending in Landscaping | Mansion Global
The Art of Adding Classical Details to a New Home | Mansion Global
Creating Elegance with Chinoiserie, the Iconic, European Design Style | Mansion Global
Luxurious Curves | Mansion Global Experience Luxury
The Ultimate Homes for Wine Lovers | Mansion Global
Studio S II Designs Sculptural, Cinematic Furniture | Sixtysix Magazine
Designing a Delicious Outdoor Kitchen {Digital} | Mansion Global Experience Luxury
Going Vintage | Mansion Global Experience Luxury
Ayurveda by Design| Mansion Global
Natasha Jen Finds Her Frontier at Pentagram | Sixtysix Magazine
Murano Glass Endures | Reside Magazine
Designed to Inspire: Philippe Starck’s Island Home | Reside Magazine
A Few Things to Consider Before Combining Those Apartments | Brick Underground
Does Renovating a Kitchen Pay Off When You Sell? | Brick Underground
Where to Turn When Something Goes Wrong After the Contractor Leaves | Brick Underground
{REAL ESTATE}
Mountain Escapes to Explore if You’re Looking for Seclusion and Luxury | Script for Mansion Global YouTube
Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square Is All About Location and an Iconic Park | Mansion Global
Sammamish, a Seattle Suburb Close to the City, yet Immersed in Nature | Mansion Global
What I Learned from 150 Apartments Before I Finally Bought One | Business Insider
In Defense of the $700,000 Manhattan One-Bedroom | Brick Underground
Do You Know What a Lot Line Window Is? You Should | Brick Underground
Can’t Afford/Find a Two Bedroom Apartment? The Right One-Bedroom Might Work | Brick Underground
Sponsor Apartments May Be New York’s Best-Kept Secret | Business Insider
