Posts by Abby Montanez
Rupi Kaur: The People’s Poet
Photos by Nabil Shash and John Halper The perception of poetry in modern society is that this literary form fell off sometime after the 19th century. But the truth is, poetry is just as prominent now as it was back then. It may not bare the same rhyme scheme or rhythmic structure of Wordsworth, and poets…
Read MoreMuseo Atlántico — Beneath the Surface
Photos by Jason deCaires Taylor / CACT Lanzarote The landscape of Lanzarote, Spain is a polarizing picture. It is a collage of rust-colored cliffs, green lagoons and stretches of jet black beaches. Today, we know it best as part of the Canary Islands but it was once nothing more than a volcanic wasteland. The late César…
Read MoreDiscovering Casa Malca
Rumor has it that the late Colombian drug lord, Pablo Escobar, set up shop in Tulum sometime during the 1980s. Notorious for cocaine trafficking and countless private properties around the world, Escobar’s Mexican megamansion was said to have bulletproof walls and a secret tunnel in the event “Don Pablo” needed to make a timely escape.…
Read MoreDody’s Dresses Opens in Montclair
Montclair is well-known for its foodie hotspots, eclectic art scene and don’t forget an array of fashionable boutiques. There also just so happens to be a new player in town, bringing an avant-garde edge to S Fullerton Ave. Dody’s Dresses was founded by store owner Duha Khaddash in an attempt to give women access to…
Read MoreThe Legend of Four Roses Bourbon
“Bourbon is the only spirit with a soul.” I learned that from Four Roses Bourbon Master Distiller Brent Elliott when VUE took a trip down to their property in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Elliot taught us about the brand’s signature yeast strains and mix up of mash bills, but he also told us a story—one that stuck…
Read MoreTop Five Luxury Destinations for 2018
A new year means new adventures. If your resolution was to travel more, consider discovering a destination you might’ve once looked over. It’s time to revisit your bucket list and revise your plans because we’ve got the top five luxury destinations you need to explore in 2018. Japan With the 2020 Olympics in sight, Japan…
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