Exploring the American Southwest: A Stay at the Amangiri in Canyon Point, Utah
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by Jen
1y ago
The stunning entrance to the Amangiri The sublimely designed Amangiri Resort in Canyon Point Utah is one of the most stunning resorts I’ve ever visited, and it’s here in the American Southwest. The resort’s minimalist design effortlessly showcases the amazing landscape of southern Utah. You feel the five star service that Aman Resorts are known for the second you pull up to the resort and are welcomed by the staff, and make your way into the reception area. The Amangiri’s amazing pool (photo courtesy of Amangiri) Architects Rick Joy, Marwan Al-Sayed, and Wendell Burnette embraced the na ..read more
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Playing in the Slot Canyons of the American Southwest: Private Luxury Tour of Arizona’s Antelope Canyon
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by Jen
1y ago
Looking up in Antelope Canyon Antelope Canyon is the most famous (and most photographed) slot canyon in the American Southwest. And there is good reason why. It’s virtually impossible to take a bad picture in this amazingly beautiful area. February is a great time to visit the amazing slot canyons located along the Utah-Arizona border. The mild winter meant the weather was pleasant. As an added bonus, while Antelope Canyon is always popular, it’s significantly less busy during winter months. Dillon, our guide, gave us a visual demonstration of how the canyons were formed Antelope Canyon is a ..read more
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Exploring Germany: Private Street Art Tour of Berlin
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by Jen
1y ago
Jadore Tong’s Elephant Playing with a Balloon mural If you’re a fan of street art, Berlin is a must-see destination. Even if you consider all painting on the side of a building, graffiti, exploring Berlin might make you stop and look a little closer. The city is an ever-changing gallery filled with large scale murals by world-renowned artists as well as random graffiti tags. I recently visited Berlin, and took a fantastic private street art tour called Writing on the Walls to see some of the best known works in world of street art. Our tour guide, William A good tour guide can make all ..read more
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Exploring France: Paris during Men’s Fashion Week
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by Jen
1y ago
Sleeping bags on the runway at the Thom Browne NY show Attending a show in Paris for Fashion Week was never something I thought I’d have a chance to experience. So when my friend, architect and designer Tim Campbell invited me to be his guest at the Thom Browne NY show, I immediately booked a ticket to France. Video of the Thom Browne Paris Fashion Week show What surprised me was how much I enjoyed the experience. The Thom Browne NY Fall/Winter 2018 show took place in the heart of Saint Germain at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts. The gorgeous courtyard was set up with a fl ..read more
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Exploring Northern California: Redwood National and State Parks
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by dp_admin
1y ago
Light rays streaming through the Avenue of the Giants Northern California has so much of the Golden State’s beauty. There are stunning beaches as well as some of the most magnificent, mature and tallest coastal redwood trees in the world. If you’re into natural beauty, and enjoy a good forest hike Redwood National Park is great place to spend a few days. Sunset view in along the coast in the Del Norte section of Redwood National Park And visiting in the winter means mild weather and virtually no crowds. Even the stumps are impressive at Redwood National Park The trees are so tall they ..read more
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Exploring Northern California: Trinidad State Beach
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by Jen
1y ago
Sunset among the rock pools at Trinidad State Beach There are many beloved beaches in California so it’s hard to say there any single one is best. The best known beaches stretch from Big Sur south to San Diego. But Northern California has some lesser known gems. Discovering the stunning beauty of Trinidad State Beach in Humboldt County last month was quite a surprise. Sunset stroll on Trinidad Beach Located almost 400 miles north of San Francisco, Trinidad State Beach is closer to Oregon than the Bay Area. It’s the mix of the Pacific Northwest geography  and soft golden sand that makes ..read more
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Exploring Las Vegas, Nevada: Visiting the Neon Museum and Boneyard
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by Jen
1y ago
Queen of Hearts Hotel sign in Neon Museum’s Boneyard It’s hard to imagine Las Vegas without the neon. The flashy signs and iconic lights seem to be part of the desert town’s DNA.  But like a limited engagement run by Mariah, even the flashiest of signs has an expiration date. Fortunately there is the Neon Museum and Boneyard where visitors can wander among some of the retired billboards for a big of neon nostalgia. The Neon Museum building was the former La Cocha Hotel Lobby Located well off the strip on North Las Vegas Boulevard,  The Neon Museum‘s Visitor Center is set in th ..read more
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Exploring Tórshavn: the Charming Capital of the Faroe Islands
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by Jen
4y ago
Charming Tórshavn Located about halfway between Iceland and Norway, the Faroe Islands are an autonomous country within Denmark. Photographers, who are constantly looking for beautiful landscapes devoid of crowds, have been buzzing about the Faroes and gorgeous images of the place have been appearing in instagram feed for a while. The view from my room at Hotel Foroyer I got the chance to explore the Faroe Islands this spring, when I went for a week long photo workshop (more on that in a future post). My first impression was that this part of the world was for advanced travelers only– those w ..read more
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Exploring Japan: Seven reasons you should visit Kyoto
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by Jen
5y ago
Kimono clad women in the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Tokyo’s skyscrapers and neon-lit night life are usually the first things that come to mind when you think of Japan. Tokyo is so vast and interesting that I’m usually planning my next trip to before my return flight home has taken off. As hard as it is to pull yourself away from Tokyo, it’s definitely worth your while to add a few days to your itinerary to visit in the ancient Imperial capital of Kyoto. Kyoto’s magical bamboo forest Kyoto has over 1,600 temples and is considered the cultural heart of the country. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage c ..read more
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Exploring Japan: Tokyo’s Owl Cafe Mohumohu Ginza
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by Jen
5y ago
One of the cute owls at the Ginza Owl cafe One of the best things about visiting Japan is checking out the latest new and wacky trends. Tokyo is the city that created the concept of the animal cafes. While cat cafes have gone global, the latest trend is towards more exotic (and instagram-worthy) animals including hedgehogs, snakes and Bengal cats. Obligatory selfie with owl Some of the cafes made me concerned about the well being of the animals involved. I came across an ad for one otter cafe which said “Not an aquarium. Like visiting an otter in your friend’s living room” particularly troub ..read more
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