Tag: tourism

  • A New Concept

    A New Concept

    As the shopping experience changes, so must retail reinvent itself to stay relevant. On a recent visit to Paris I decided to pay a visit to the new Galeries Lafayette on Champs Elysee. The great boulevard’s stores have changed. In the 90’s this former Virgin Records Super Store offered every genre of music. I discovered […]

  • Fly Cheap and Simple

    Taking a Ryanair flight is an experience.  Just relax, chill out, and got with the flow.  How much do you expect for 9.99?

  • ITB Berlin 2018

    ITB Berlin 2018

    Where to GO? How to GO? When to GO? The ITB is the world’s biggest travel fair, 26 halls dedicated to global tourism in Berlin. Images by Vladimir Smichov for Black and Paper 

  • The Master Shoemaker

    The Master Shoemaker

    During my time in Florence for Pitti Uomo. I had a tour of the Ferragamo Museum. For the complete story, check back tomorrow.

  • ITB Berlin

    ITB Berlin

    Where to go for a holiday in 2017? A obscure beach in South America.  A new museum opening.   Black and Paper covered the ITB, the world’s largest travel fair,  in Berlin to gain insight on the latest travel and holiday trends.   Stay tuned for all the news and tips on vacation destinations that can turn […]

  • Travel Tips 2017 from the ITB

    Travel Tips 2017 from the ITB

    Looking for your next travel destination, ITB Berlin 2017 opens on Wednesday.  Black and Paper will report on latest trends in travel, whether you are looking for the best beaches, the most romantic hotels, or the coolest city festivals, and newest cultural offerings. The official partner country this year is Botswana. The Southern African country […]

  • Black and Paper Christmas List 2016 Travel

    Black and Paper Christmas List 2016 Travel

    It was not easy choosing a destination this Christmas Season.  There were so many factors regarding the decision, ranging from safety to geopolitics to experiencing the new and undiscovered or the adventure. Tel Aviv, Israel and Colombia stood out because each one possesses so many unique qualities that reward a traveler.  I know, one is […]

  • Getting the Chic Back Part 2

      In part 2 of our interview with Alitalia Customer Care Head we learned the airline’s definitions of hospitality and customer care. Do you think people are tiring of being treated like non-customers on airlines? Alitalia is transforming its guest travel experience embodying a concept of Italian hospitality, thanks to a combination of new service […]

  • A Hospital of a Different Kind

    A Hospital of a Different Kind

    The ancient tradition of Falcon care is alive and well in Abu Dhabi.  While in the Emirate, I visited a unique place, the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital.  The largest falcon center in the world was founded in 1999.  As well as caring for avian patients, the facility offers a complete package of avian services from […]

  • A Time in Tunisia Part 1

    A Time in Tunisia Part 1

    Ancient. Fascinating. Vibrant. Charming.  Tunisia is a gem as a travel destination, a country that has had many lives since antiquity.   I spent 8 days combining walks on sunning beaches then I had a day in the cosmopolitan capital city, Tunis. For bargain hunters there are many offers hotel and flights included, for the independent […]