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Top Five FREE Travel Apps You Need To Know Plan XE Currency Why: It didn’t get downloaded more than five million times for no good reason. Unlike many currency conversion apps, it is easy to use and more importantly it applies LIVE currency rates! Food FourSquare Why: If you are a curious food […]
The Best London Art Galleries To Follow On Instagram
1. Saatchi Gallery So, hogging the number one slot is London’s Saatchi Gallery, with a mammoth 466k followers. Remarkably adept at finding known and unknown artists from around the world and reposting their work, the gallery’s impressive influence extends far beyond its Chelsea home. Follow them for stunning, daily updates of great art from all […]
Designer to Know: The Academy Brand
Meet The Academy Brand. If it’s not on your radar, you’ve probably admired their shirts, pants and accessories without even knowing. In a meeting with your creative agency, worn by a guy at the next table in that hip restaurant, or sported by an Aussie celebrity in a TV interview. Guys of all ages and […]
Cocktail Recipes From the World’s Hippest Hotel Bars
Can’t make it to Paris, Tokyo, or London? No worries. These cocktail recipes from the world’s hippest hotel bars will get you in the holiday mood. 1. Chairman of the Board old fashioned cocktail (Courtesy Beverly Hilton) From: The Beverly Hilton 2 oz bourbon ½ oz maple syrup Orange slice Luxardo cherry Combine the bourbon and […]
Tipping: A Guide For Every and All Situations
1. Hair or Nail Stylist Low: Less than 15% Average: 15%-25% High: Greater than 25% 2. Server Low: Less than 17% Average: 17%-20% High: Greater than 25% 3. Cab Driver Low: Less than 10% Average: 10%-18% High: Greater than 18% 4. Barista Low: 0% Average: Loose Change High: $1 or More 5. Doorman Low: $20-$50 […]
Decorating Do’s and Don’ts
Top design do’s and don’ts to instantly refresh your space. 1. Don’t push the furniture against the wall. You will have a much more interesting space if you allow breathing room around your pieces of furniture, as we see here. Allow the furniture to float in the room, away from the walls. This will help create […]
What to Play When…
Whether you’re on the plane heading to your next holiday or hitting the highway for a road trip getaway, here’s your cheat sheet for becoming the perfect travel DJ. ON THE PLANE Feeling Chill… Fired Up… Sizzling!… ROAD TRIPPING Feeling Chill… Fired Up… Sizzling!… https://youtube.com/watch?v=snNGkSIMjMA
5 Food Musts in San Sebastian
From pintxos to gourmet dining, here are five transformative food experiences not to miss in Basque Country. #1 Basque Market Delights Weekly Basque markets are reason enough to visit Northern Spain. Iconic cheeses such as the smoky, nutty Idiazabel are on fragrant display as are flowers, fresh baked breads and other regional and seasonal specialties. Alubias […]
10 Iconic Eats
Whether you are hungry for spicy, savory, or sweet, these selections are sure to top the competition. 1. Gelato – Florence, Italy Perhaps the most hotly debated item on our list, gelato is a treat that no traveler visiting Italy can avoid or resist. The well documented difference between gelato and ice cream is the […]