March 1, 2015
Travel + Leisure: Riga On Your Radar
Latvia's capital was founded in the 1200s with multicultural roots, and remains a wonderfully cosmopolitan destination today--even through the Soviet regime it was a place of progress and art. After an infusion of EU funds during its year as a "culture capital", the city has even more infrastructure to welcome tourists. Check out the March issue of Travel + Leisure to learn more.
February 28, 2015
Travel + Leisure: The Boutique Boom
The American economy's ticking again and suddenly vacations are on the rise--more popular than they've ever been. With a penchant for local flavor, holidaymakers are now seeking boutique digs instead of the bastions of anonymous chain hotels. Here are a few new sleeping spots that every sun-seeker should add to their bucket list.
February 4, 2015
The Daily Beast: The Secret World of Male Geishas
Did you know that the first geisha in Japan were actually men? And today, in the country's roaring night trade industry there are more male "hosts" in Tokyo's main red light district than there are traditional female geisha in the entirety of Japan? This and more puzzling facts about the hidden world of the male entertainment herein.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/02/04/the-secret-world-of-male-geishas.html
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/02/04/the-secret-world-of-male-geishas.html
February 1, 2015
Travel + Leisure: The Caribbean Now
For February's issue, I authored a spread about the trending hotels, restaurants and must-sees on some of the Caribbean's coolest island. You'll find hidden local eats in Anguilla, cool boutique digs in Nevis, and a slew of fresh-faced accommodation on St-Barth.
January 28, 2015
The Daily Beast: The Catskills Are Cool Again
It's like the Baader Meinhof phenomenon: suddenly you're hearing the word "Catskills" everywhere. But is it actually a trick of the mind? Maybe the Catskills - after being forgotten for decade - is making a serious comeback by appealing to both the nature lover and secret Brooklyn aesthete in all of us.
January 25, 2015
Dubai Eye Radio: The Caribbean
It may never quite be winter in the UAE, but my latest guest spot on Dubai Eye's travel series showcases the best the Caribbean has to offer.
https://audioboom.com/boos/2752779-affordable-adventures-5-22-12-2014
https://audioboom.com/boos/2752779-affordable-adventures-5-22-12-2014
January 21, 2015
NYMag: Inside Tokyo's Owl Cafe
While the cat cafe craze has finally reached American soil, Japan's already moved on to its next iteration of animal hangout: owls. During a recent visit to Tokyo I was able to stop by to get an hour of quality time with these sleepy magical beasts.
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