Thailand’s dizzying capital city is a culinary must-visit – a place where tiny street food stalls and Michelin-starred restaurants both draw a crowd. CAPELLA BANGKOK Sathon district, Chao Phraya River Size: 101 rooms Designer/Architect: Hamiltons International; Andy Miller and Richard Scott-Wilson Beyond the hustle and bustle of the city, you’ll … Read More
Canals, museums, and bicycles: This cool capital city is as playful as it is beautiful. Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands’ with a population of more than 850,000. Amsterdam is known for the canals that cross the city, its impressive architecture and more than 1,500 bridges. THE DYLAN AMSTERDAM … Read More
Peak Experience Unparalleled Alpine Beauty Famed for its staggering, high-elevation beauty, Switzerland’s mountain villages, glitzy ski resorts, glacial lakes, and Alpine hiking trails offer unbeatable winter or summer outdoor experiences. Traveling by train is the way to go – book a ticket on the beautiful Glacier Express, the “slowest express … Read More
My favoritie European countries to dine. The hub of the “New Nordic” cuisine. Picture Postcard Country offers Wide Range of Pursuits Wander among half-timbered houses and quaint cobblestone streets in the medieval towns of Ribe and Odense, the birthplace of author Hans Christian Andersen. Experience the drama of Hamlet’s “home” … Read More
I have only spent a short few days in Seoul. The city is huge and has sprawl very similar to Los Angeles. Korean Air and Asiana both have their main hub at ICN Seoul Incheon International. The new Terminal 2 is fantastic. But be aware the Airport is about a … Read More
What was originally planned to be a 1-day/2-night stopover, turned out to be a 6-night stay, and what a great place to be for 5 full days. The food was great – everywhere, it’s pretty safe for everyone, and for those with children, very kid friendly. For me one of … Read More
What a pleasant surprise Mexico City was. I have not been there for over 30 years and was impressed on what a a great desitnation CDMX has become. Right now, has has to be one of my favorite large cities to visit. The food was great (except for dinner a … Read More
OK, this is one of those crazy trips where I went, I can go to Oslo, never been there… and tried to plan it as close to Spring, trying to avoid winter cold. Well, that is not the case, but it will be about 36º F in the high so … Read More
The World’s 50 Best Restaurant #19 – Geranium Copenhagen Going to Geranium was one of my most looked forward to dining experiences. After one person referred to it as “Life Changing”, how could one not be excited for the opportunity have dinner at one of Europe’s best restaurants. And having … Read More
The World’s 50 Best Restaurant #39 – Relæ Copenhagen Relæ has a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere, and the kitchen is right there for all to see. With two tasting menus to choose from, OF COURSE I picked the more extensive Relæ Experience with pairing. I had one of the … Read More
Berlin is a fun / funky / chic city with a casual style of it’s own, and the cost of doing things here felt a bit less then other major European cities. The nightlife is of course legendary, and with so many recent and not so recent landmarks, there are … Read More
The World’s 50 Best Restaurant #48 – Restaurant Tim Raue I am the first to admit that German Food frightens me. I can not eat Pork, don’t like butter and do not have a sweet tooth… all things essential in almost every German dish. But in Berlin, I wanted to … Read More
