A palpable aura of spirituality envelops the heart of Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, where Buddhism is a part of the smallest detail of everyday living. The iconic Portola Palace – which for centuries was the home of the Dalai Lama – watches over…
Guanajuato captivates first time visitors with its intoxicating energy, unique charm, and hidden treasures. This is a walking town with an abundance of plazas where locals and university students meet, musicians stroll, restaurants spill onto the plazas, and the buildings are painted in a riot…
From traditional Vietnamese cone shaped hats ' Non La', to the elaborate, handcrafted turbans and embroidered clothing of the Red Dao; and from the baggy pants common in Hanoi and Hoi An, to the elegant Ao Dai for which Vietnam is famous; women's style of…
As a lover of both fashion and tradition, I gravitate towards places where the indigenous people are still steeped in age-old customs; where women wear traditional clothing unique to their region; where handicraft is produced employing techniques and tools passed down from generation to generation.…
Mexico's colonial towns have a magnetic charm. Every year in the spring I visit several of them and always leave Mexico feeling rejuvenated and invigorated. Patzcuaro is as authentic as it gets. It's no wonder that the United Nations has named it a "Pueblo Magico,"…
Step back in time into the historical Bikan District of Kurashiki, one of the many historical Japanese towns that are living, breathing, paintings. We were fortunate to have found accommodation in Kurashiki for the last week of October, as we had made our reservations only…
