The unimpressive exterior belies the old world opulence within. Regent Berlin feels like it has been a part of Berlin’s history since the glory days of the German Empire. Yet, this former Four Season went through a massive renovation only …
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ten travel highlights of the last ten years
Top ten travel experience of the last ten years… no problem…this will be easy. I could not have been more wrong. Turns out this was one hell of a decade…narrowing it down incredibly challenging. After all, I went to the…
best bed: Orania.Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Nestled in the heart of Berlin’s hip and trendy neighborhood of Kreuzberg, Orania.Berlin is the perfect luxury-with-an-edge boutique Hotel. It is one of those rare places you cannot believe you have found and never want to leave. The building dates…
best bed: The Peninsula, Paris , France
My big question as I booked the Peninsula Paris was could it possibly live up to the amazing memories I have of the first Peninsula located in Hong Kong. I am delighted to report yes yes yes!!!! This is the…
when the wall came tumbling down
I am in Berlin to party! Not in night clubs but in the streets… 30 years ago the wall came tumbling down. “This November 9 is a historic day” announced anchorman Hanns Joachim Friedrich. “The GDR has announced that, starting…
the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
I was born to shop, even when I don’t buy a thing! The thrill is in the hunt, the journey, the adventure. And no place is more fun than the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. There are over 4000 shops in…
