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

medieval relevance of Siena

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 […]

7 Best Cities for Foodies

There are so many different ways to experience the world and nothing unites people more than food. For those of you with curiosity that’s as big as your appetite, we created a list of the 7 best cities for foodies. From the night markets of Hong Kong to the fish markets of Sydney to the traditional […]

The Art of Alpine Climbing & Photography with Ben Tibbetts

Ben Tibbetts

Photography by Ben Tibbetts Ben Tibbetts is an adventurer. It would be easy to describe him as a photographer, artist, author, filmmaker, IFMGA-certified mountain guide or an accomplished ski mountaineer because yes, he is all of those things. His films have been selected in international festivals, his photos have graced magazine covers, he’s competed in […]

Heirloom Kitchen: A Restaurant, Reimagined

heirloom kitchen

Today’s restaurant model is as tired as its overworked employees. That’s why when Neilly Robinson first opened up Heirloom Kitchen in 2013, she did so with fresh eyes. The mission back then, which still holds true six years later, was to create a culinary center whose focus was on food education. A place where you […]

Holy Grail Steak: A Luxury Steakhouse Experience at Home

Kobe beef is famous for its ultimate flavor and tenderness, and any steak connoisseur knows how difficult it is to find a restaurant that sells such an exquisite cut. In 2018, Holy Grail Steak Co. launched an online site of authentic and rare, high-end Kobe beef, that can be delivered to your doorstep at the […]

Northern Light: Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

Kakslauttanen

For most, Arctic winters are only idyllic figments of the imagination. The aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, are a phenomenon we have read about in books or seen in movies, but cannot picture experiencing in real life. This is largely due to the fact that, in the past, travel to the Arctic was only for […]