From must-have travel apps to the world’s best hotel pools, these are the links we’re loving right now. (more…)

Textile experts widely acknowledge Bhutanese weaving to be among the most sophisticated and time consuming in the world.

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Located on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, Cartagena has remained a popular destination for adventurous travelers, from bands of plundering pirates in the 1700s to today’s luxury-seeking tourists. With its pastel-colored Colonial houses, gourmet restaurants, and electric nightlife, the city’s burgeoning appeal is no surprise. Best of all, the flight from New York is a mere 4.5 hours. (more…)

Summer wedding season has officially arrived. If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably found yourself scrolling through one too many mass-market gift registries, only to come up empty handed. (more…)

Father’s Day is fast approaching–and with it, the annual quest for the perfect present.

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As the former advisor to the first lady of Peru, Marta Castañeda traveled extensively to different areas around the country. Wherever she went, she couldn’t help but marvel at the abundance of highly talented native artisans. Struck by the evident quality of their craftsmanship, Marta left her post to refocus her career on creating a global market for traditional Peruvian artistry. (more…)

Americans throw away more than $165 billion worth of food on an annual basis. Award-winning chef and new MSNBC food correspondent Tom Colicchio is determined to bring that number down.
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From Wes Anderson cafes to a Bubble Palace in France – the Links We Love this week. (more…)

Morocco is one of my favorite places to travel. I love wandering through Marrakech’s winding Medina and losing myself among the opulent displays of artisan wares. Moroccan craftsmanship is some of the finest in the world. I am pleased to showcase a collection of handmade Moroccan treasures at DARA with Frederic Alcantara’s colorful handwoven rugs and Jewels’ supple leather tote bags. (more…)

Two of our Brooklyn-based artisans give us the lowdown on their favorite local hot spots.

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