It’s a courageous move for an airline to begin flying new transatlantic routes during a transitional time for the airline industry, but that’s exactly what PLAY has done. This Icelandic airline was founded in Reykjavik in 2019 by a team with significant experience in the aviation industry. They started flying to Reykjavik from the East Coast of the United States in 2022. I recently flew PLAY’s daily nonstop service to Keflavik, Reykjavik’s main … [Read more...]
The Earl of Yarmouth, co-founder of The Secret Aristocrat Company
Four years ago William Seymour's life took on a completely new direction. The Earl of Yarmouth married the love of his life and then, together, they established The Secret Aristocrat Company, producing a unique drink inspired by their own wedding day. Today, William and Kelsey's St Maur elderflower liqueur has several international awards to its name and their business continues to grow. Lord Yarmouth answers our questions. . . Q1. How and … [Read more...]
Karl Bushby, Adventurer and Author
Karl Bushby is a British ex-paratrooper, walking adventurer and author. Since 1998, he has embarked on his Goliath Expedition - a round-the-world circumnavigation solely on foot. His journey has covered 43,493km so far. Giant Steps: The Remarkable Story of the Goliath Expedition From Punta Arenas to Russia is his book journaling his extraordinary journey. Karl was kind enough to let me interview him recently. Q1. One of the common … [Read more...]
Toretto’s Barbershop, Frankfurt Germany – November 2022
Toretto's Barbershop, Frankfurt Germany is as old school as it gets and within a short time is already one of the world's great barbershops. A bit edgy, definitely more then a bit OG, yet the vibe here is decidedly youthful. Founded and run by Alex Torreto whose window onto the world situated next to chair number 1. Alex is Greek but was born and raised in Germany. Barbershops are not a 'thing' in Germany and according to Alex, his shop is … [Read more...]
A Night in Florida to Remember, But for All the Wrong Reasons
I was super excited; I was flying back to Florida from Medellin, my first time in the U.S. in nearly 3 months. I had booked my hotel several weeks before, remembering the sticker shock of the price for one night, as compared to the cheap living I had experienced in Colombia. I arrived at the Fort Lauderdale airport, one of my favorite smaller airports to arrive into after an international flight. No one was at customs, the agent asked me what my … [Read more...]
Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Riviera River Cruises
Q. Please introduce yourself to our readers. What drew you to work for Riviera River Cruise? Good day, everyone, I am Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. I have been in the cruise industry for 40 years working up until a few years ago with the ocean liners. For 8 years, I had my own sales and marketing company. I was asked to represent Riviera River cruises and after six months I was very impressed with … [Read more...]
Cornucopia, Whistler’s favourite fall festival returns this November
Whistler, B.C. – Cornucopia, Whistler's annual celebration of food and drink, returns for its 26th year this November 2022. Blending Signature Events with fresh experiences, this year's festival will immerse attendees in Whistler's thriving culinary scene. With 11-days of robust back to back programming from November 10-20, and new events and experiences November 4-6 and 25-27, there will be more opportunities than ever to open your … [Read more...]
Five of my Most Memorable Drinks
I have been fortunate to have sampled a lot of alcohol on my travels around the planet, ranging from regional beers, to homemade rice wine, local concoctions in various villages including illegally made home-wine in a remote Iranian dessert village and some truly special beverages that were memorable due to their quality, pedigree and age along with external factors including companions and location. But there are a few drinks I count as being … [Read more...]
Visit Lauderdale Wins Top Honors from VISIT FLORIDA
Visit Lauderdale Takes Home Four Flagler Awards, Including Two Coveted Henry's GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 2022) – Visit Lauderdale, the destination marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale (Broward County), made an impressive showing at the annual Florida Governor's Conference on Tourism, which took place on August 31, 2022. Each year, VISIT FLORIDA hosts the Flagler Awards to honor organizations who show exemplary … [Read more...]
Wylie’s Public Baths Sydney – October 2022
No visit to Coogee Beach (about 30 minutes from central Sydney by bus, or 15 minutes driving) is complete without a stop at Wylie's, Australia's oldest public baths which date from 1907. When you arrive at the expansive set of sand that forms Coogee's - head directly south along the path on top of the cliffs that overlook the ocean. Soon you will come to the entrance of Wylie's - head down the steps and pay the inexpensive admission at the … [Read more...]