Spontantrip: An Austrian Road Trip

—From Graz to Salzburg, I take a drive through three of Austria’s greatest cities marked by fortresses, scenic views and local culture. Ever since I met a lifelong Austrian friend in college, I’ve had more than a few reasons to visit the land-locked, central European country—walk the grounds of Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, sip a…

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VUE 2019 Digital Gift Guide

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The holidays are a time for indulgence. Whether it’s of the gift or food variety, there’s something to be said about enjoying the season’s offerings to their fullest. However, wise shoppers know that the hunt for the perfect present is no easy feat. And when it comes to the most discerning people in your life,…

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Coming of Age — The MC Hotel

The MC Hotel

—In the heart of Downtown Montclair, The MC Hotel is a demonstration of the city’s cultural growth and developed community. It’s been nearly a decade since I graduated from Montclair State University and ever since, I’ve watched in awe of how the township has grown. Downtown is thriving. Spaces and lots that once collected dust…

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Cabin Fever

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—Geometric panels, steel micro dwellings, a mysterious wooden façade — cabin architecture is inspiring designers with the spirit of seclusion. Living in a big city means that every day is fast-paced—hours slip through our fingers and our thoughts are never settled. Everyone unwinds in different ways but there seems to be a resurgence in escaping…

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Paradise Found at Wymara Resort & Villas

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I grew up accustomed to the “do-nothing” vacation. Family trips were taken to commercialized Caribbean destinations where the extent of our days amounted to eating, swimming, more eating and sleeping in. Now that I’m older, my wanderlust has continued but I choose to immerse myself in getaways that involve a bit more adventure and oftentimes…

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Vijonara

vijonara

—An ‘80s love story in Communist East Germany that led to 2019’s best custom sailing yacht build. Photography by Stuart Pearce A strong and favorable wind fills the ship’s iconic sails. Its hull knifes through the rhythmic ballad of the Mediterranean Sea, each bounce an elegant bow into the crashing waves below. This graceful dance is…

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