Zallinger: High Altitude Hospitality

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Tucked on the Seiser Alm plateau alongside the Italian Dolomites and roughly a mile and a half in the sky lies the newly-reinvigorated Zallinger refuge—a luxurious, log cabin-inspired escape that supplies all the hallmarks of an idyllic, mountain vacation. The Zallinger was originally constructed in the mid-19th century, after Bolzano-native Karl von Zallinger-Stillendorf purchased the…

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Holiday 2019 Hotel ReVUE

Mirror Lake Inn Lake Placid, New York When autumn comes around, I never miss an opportunity to head Upstate. This year, I set my sights on Mirror Lake Inn in Lake Placid, NY. The history of this four-star hotel dates all the way back to 1924, when its original estate attracted upper class clientele from…

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Tuscan Roots

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—A cultural journey into the Italian countryside from the foothills of Florence to the Serchio Valley. In the heart of central Italy, Tuscany has offered travelers the quintessential Italian experience for centuries. The narrow streets of Florence evoke the very essence of the Renaissance and the sun-soaked hills of the countryside have inspired countless pens.…

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Maisie & The Muse by Spell & The Gypsy Collective

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By Melissa Sorge The entrancing relationship between artist and muse has fascinated humans for centuries. Designer sisters Isabella Pennefather and Elizabeth Abegg pay homage to this special relationship in their latest collection, Maisie & The Muse, for their modern bohemian fashion brand Spell & The Gypsy Collective. In the story behind this collection, two friends…

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Hidden History: The Modern and Medieval Relevance of Siena, Italy

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As a Tuscan city, Siena, Italy has existed in the shadows of its neighbor Florence for centuries. Prior to the Italian Renaissance, the Italian Medieval Period lasted from the fifth to the eighth century when Charlemagne invaded Italy. While Florence is known for its priceless collection of Botticelli paintings, being home to the graves of…

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Ancient Ruins Around the World

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Visiting the ruin of a fallen, destroyed or abandoned city is perhaps the closest we can get (as of now) to traveling back in time. What might it have been like to live in an ancient, Mayan city? Walking the streets of Tikal, Guatemala may not provide the full picture, but with a little imagination…

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