BIG TALENT, BIG HEART
He covered wars and world leaders for decades, knew everyone, and roamed his adopted Paris like a native. But more than anything, he was the soul of generosity and kindness.
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LIBRARY PORN
William L. Pereira landed on the cover of ‘Time’ for his futuristic American creations—including the stunning brutalist library that houses Dr. Seuss’ collection.
ALL IN YOUR MIND
Nearly all of us are now stuck at home and our wandering must be done while ensconced in our sofas. It turns out there’s a feast of virtual travel out there, but as to quality...
STEEP DROP
The sudden and terrifying carnage in the hotel industry is hard to grasp, especially when it's far from over.
ROOM KEY
Many first-time visitors to New York City are shocked at the smaller size of hotel rooms, but one new hotel is making a bet that it can convince you to love them.
LIBRARY PORN
Built by monks at the height of the German region’s 18th-century wealth, these flamboyant and colorful libraries are more than meets the eye.
IT’S STILL A BIG WORLD
Forget hedonistic Berlin or tourist-heavy Munich. Southwest Germany is stocked with palaces, charming villages, churches, and fascinating museums.
ROOM KEY
The 16th arrondissement in Paris isn’t exactly its liveliest, but a new hotel from one of the world’s top designers is certainly adding a new element of cool.
LIBRARY PORN
While some have teased that the already-iconic building resembles a prison, all find themselves wowed by its interior.
SPLENDOR
In the 16th and 17th century arms race for baubles, there was one clear winner—Saxony. Recently robbed, its stockpile was the most magnificent. And it was open to the public.
