On Ricky Gervais’ just-released-on-DVD HBO special Out of England, he mentions the fact that his entire U.S. tour consisted of only New York and Los Angeles, and that he skipped over “the middle bit.” As much as the people living on the coasts sometimes want to believe, there’s a copious number of people living in … Read more
Explore London in Style “By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.”—Samuel Johnson Why Go Now No other capital in Europe has succeeded in merging the historic and the high-tech as successfully and beautifully as London. Like a Thomas Gainsborough beauty channeling her modern-day It Girl, the city … Read more
Stay connected no matter where you travel. For most travelers headed abroad, keeping in touch with family and colleagues during their absence is a must. But getting the best value on international cell phone service can be a daunting task. Knowing your travel habits and asking the right questions are the best ways to get … Read more
When the new green MacBook Pro was rolled out earlier this year, Apple touted them as “The World’s Greenest Family of Notebooks.” The latest fruit to appear on the Apple tree is lighter, less toxic and more energy efficient than its peers. But, we wondered, is it really the greenest of them all? It all … Read more
You may have inched your way into Facebook or Twitter as a way to follow your favorite comic book editor or to swap stories and photos with people you sort of knew in middle school. But the new wave of Web social networking can be valuable to your business life as well — just as … Read more
The term McMansion first appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune in 1990 as a pejorative reflection on the 3,000+ square-foot assembly-line homes built after the U.S. stock market boom of the 1980s. Usually clustered together in what would end up being called gated communities, McMansions filled a gap between modest suburban tract housing and upscale … Read more
Portfolio Hedging Getting in the Money Hedge funds are opening their doors to a wider investor class. But before you fall hard for those triple digit returns, here’s the basics of using hedge funds to diversify your portfolio and a look at what brings those financial, and emotional, highs and lows. It’s hard to ignore … Read more
Checking In: Domestic TravelChecking Out: European Vacation Before I launch into my defense of our country as a viable vacation alternative, let’s get one thing straight. I in no way condone the use of the word “staycation.” It’s the “Fergalicious” of travel writing, and we’ve all seen what Ms. ‘Alicious has done for pop music. … Read more
Paging Dr. Concierge The mantra here is pay more, get more. For those seeking more time with their primary doctor, assistance in navigating the medical and insurance world during an illness or simply a multi-day intensive medical check-up, personalized healthcare can be the answer. You may already have excellent health insurance, but you can’t really … Read more
The Best Kind of Home Cooking Personal and private chefs promise that you’ll never see a slice of cold pizza or day old Chinese food again. Here are the ins and outs of finding home cooking help. A busy life and eating well. Too often, the two don’t find time to meet. When a typical … Read more