alt text Publisher at Large: Belga QueenNovember 6, 2009

At first glance, Ghent, Belgium might not seem to be a great city for the modern design enthusiast. It is clearly an old city steeped with history. However, while the city has worked to preserve it’s... Read More

alt text Publisher at Large: Design Market-Ghent, BelgiumSeptember 20, 2009

This is the first of many posts of my travels to Belgium and Germany. I am in the city of Ghent located 53 km northwest of Brussels. Ghent is one of the oldest cities in northern Europe and the history... Read More

alt text Michelberger Hotel set to Open in BerlinAugust 20, 2009

Hotel veterans might say newcomer Tom Michelberger is playing at being a hotelier which would be fine by him as “play” is a central theme to his brand new hotel. The “first” Michelberger Hotel... Read More

alt text Aloft is arisingFebruary 2, 2009

Things in Tempe are looking up. aloft, the first Tempe hotel in nearly ten years, will open February 5, 2009, nearly seven weeks ahead of schedule. Geared toward the high tech-traveler, it’s a place... Read More

alt text San Francisco: A World Of ExperienceNovember 10, 2008

San Francisco is one of those cities that is whatever visitors want it to be. Once referred to as the Paris of the West, a better description might be the world of the west. Visitors can circle the... Read More

alt text Boeing 787 DreamlinerOctober 26, 2008

Even the toughest of frequent flyers struggle with jet lag. The lighting system on the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner is here to make the transition from time zone to time zone a little easier. Engineered... Read More

alt text Qantas Sky BedOctober 26, 2008

Air travel need not be uncomfortable. Qantas’ SkyBed makes sure of that. Situated in rigid cocoons which act as shock absorbers, each seat has an array of lights for reading while reclining, sitting... Read More

alt text Vancouver Dreams GreenOctober 18, 2008

Modern Vancouver is more than part of the eco-revolution; it may be the hub of an existing eco-evolution. It’s no wonder locals have affectionately known this green city for decades as the “city... Read More