Barbara Angelakis

Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine Though new restaurants open frequently in Northern New Jersey, few manage to stand out from the usual crowd of eateries serving familiar, uninspired dishes. However, some — like 87...

Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine Quebec City, renowned for its unique blend of historical charm, local craftsmanship, and stunning landscapes, also boasts an innovative culinary scene that has captured my interest since my early...

Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine In the heart of Hoboken, nestled within the luxurious W Hotel, lies Halifax Restaurant — a gem that epitomizes the transformation of Northern New Jersey from a once-overlooked dining...

Published with permission from Luxury Web Magazine Our fourth journey with Viking Cruises led us to the majestic Rhône River in southern France, a voyage that became an unexpected adventure due to a meteorological twist:...

Flamenco, the soulful art form of Southern Spain, resonates deeply with its rich musical heritage. Spain, a country renowned for its influential composers and performers, has imparted its passionate melodies globally. The essence of Spanish...

Nestled amidst the picturesque Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria, Villa Gella offers an enchanting escape into luxury and history. Our journey began with a flight on British Airways from New York, transiting through London, and arriving...

In the vast and culturally rich landscape of China lies Sichuan Province, a region celebrated for its tongue-tingling spicy cuisine, stunning natural wonders, and the renowned Giant Panda Research Center. My journey to this captivating...

Published with permission from LuxuryWeb.com Most people would probably not label me as an athlete; my primary sport, after all, is twirling my hair. Bravery doesn’t come naturally to me either. Venturing into unfamiliar places...

Published with permission from LuxuryWeb.com In an unexpected find and a charming revelation, Long Branch, situated on the New Jersey coastline, boasts an entire beachfront village. Just a stone's throw from the ocean, you'll find...

Published with permission from LuxuryWeb.com Morocco, a jewel nestled between the Mediterranean to the north and the Atlantic to the west, stands at the northern gateway of Africa, nearly brushing Europe. These continents have left...

Published with permission from LuxuryWeb.com Nestled north of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea, seven volcanic islands emerge from the shimmering cobalt-blue depths. Known as Salina, Lipari, Vulcano, Alicudi, Filicudi, Panarea, Basiluzzo, and Stromboli, these islands...

Published with permission from LuxuryWeb.com There are rare occasions that justify a 4 a.m. wake-up call: a complete Lunar Eclipse, the once-in-75-years sighting of Halley’s Comet, or an ethereal balloon ride over Cappadocia's fairy chimneys....