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The Best Car-Free Spring Hikes Near New York City

Forget the rental and the Saturday 7 a.m. Avis line. Public transport covers every hike worth doing this spring—and the Hudson Valley is having a...

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Paul Jebara

7 Amtrak Trains That Make the Slow Way Worth It

The Acela gets the headlines, but these seven slow trains get the country.

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Paul Jebara

The Best Barbershops in New York City

From walk-in institutions to a nearly $500 session that serves bourbon, 16 shops where the craft outlasts the trend.

30.04.2026 6

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Sovereign Dandy: Colman Domingo’s Style Evolution

Charting a path from character actor to leading man, his wardrobe tells the story just as clearly as his roles.

28.04.2026 9

Observer

Paul Jebara

The 12 Most Scenic Tennis Courts Around the World

From the Amalfi Coast to Montauk, these are the hotel courts where the view is the real competition.

27.04.2026 10

Observer

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The 10 Best Men’s Suits for a Relaxed, Well-Dressed Spring

Soft shoulders, natural fabrics and generous cuts have replaced the structured skinny suit as menswear's default. Here are 10 worth buying right now.

22.04.2026 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

Across Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, a Hotel That Changed My Sense of Luxury

The trip began with a windstorm crossing of the Atlas, and ended with a very different sense of luxury.

17.04.2026 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

Destinations Are Pushing Back on Tourists in 2026, and It’s Going to Cost You

A guide to every new fee, cap and crackdown reshaping the world’s most popular destinations.

16.04.2026 8

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Best New Luxury Watches of 2026, So Far

The year has already produced an impressive lineup of new releases. Ahead of Geneva’s biggest watch fair, here are the ones worth knowing.

13.04.2026 30

Observer

Paul Jebara

An Insider’s Guide to Where to Stay, Eat and Explore in Kyoto, Japan

The cultural capital of Japan is becoming a tourist hot spot, transforming it into a premier luxury hotel, dining and shopping destination.

07.04.2026 9

Observer

Paul Jebara

Europe’s Night Trains Are Picking Up Steam

New rolling stock, new routes and a carbon footprint that makes flying look reckless. These are the sleeper services worth planning a trip around.

06.04.2026 9

Observer

Paul Jebara

Europe’s Night Trains Are Picking Up Steam

New rolling stock, new routes and a carbon footprint that makes flying look reckless. These are the sleeper services worth planning a trip around.

06.04.2026 6

Observer

Paul Jebara

How to Build a Men’s Spring Capsule That Raises the Bar

We’ve curated a men's capsule wardrobe built for the season that punishes lazy dressing.

24.03.2026 20

Observer

Paul Jebara

Where JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Actually Ate, Drank and Lived in New York City

From Tribeca walks to classic eateries, discover the real places JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy loved in New York City.

19.03.2026 20

Observer

Paul Jebara

The 15 Weekender Bags for Men Who Travel With Intention

The mudroom has never looked this polished, from machine-washable workhorses to hand-woven Italian leather that costs more than the hotel.

12.03.2026 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

An Insider’s Guide to Where to Stay, Eat and Explore in Vienna

The Austrian capital has stacked a world-class hotel boom, a natural wine scene that rivals Berlin's and the restaurants to finally back up all that...

10.03.2026 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

How Harry Styles Became the Most Watched Man in Fashion: His Style Evolution

From skinny jeans and a boyband blazer to a Gucci gown on the cover of Vogue, the English singer has never met a boundary he couldn't blur.

06.03.2026 20

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Best Men’s Running Shoes, From Carbon-Plated Rockets to Everyday Workhorses

The foam arms race is just getting started. Here's what to lace up when the weather finally cooperates.

05.03.2026 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

From Normal People to Gucci Precision: Paul Mescal’s Style Evolution

The Irish actor went from an unknown with a silver chain to one of the most watched men on any red carpet. Here's every look that got him there.

03.03.2026 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Gospel of More, According to the Late Iris Apfel

From White House restoration projects to a modeling contract at 97, a visual history of the woman who proved more is always more.

01.03.2026 50

Observer

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The 16 Gourmet Grocers to Know in New York City, From Institutions to Upstarts

From 100-year-old stalwarts to Tribeca's TikTok-famous emporium, these are the gourmet grocers that earn the markup.

26.02.2026 20

Observer

Paul Jebara

Fouquet’s Saint-Barth Takes the High Ground in Gustavia

Perched above the harbor in Gustavia, Fouquet's Saint-Barth trades beachfront theatrics for altitude, discretion and a quietly confident grip on the...

18.02.2026 20

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Best Men’s Snow Boots for a Winter That Refuses to End

From NASA-grade insulation to Italian suede built for salt-stained sidewalks, these are the boots worth buying while the polar vortex still has us in...

12.02.2026 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Enduring Appeal of John F. Kennedy Jr.’s All-American Style

As Ryan Murphy's 'Love Story' brings America's most photographed couple back to screen, a style retrospective proves John F. Kennedy Jr.'s wardrobe...

11.02.2026 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

I Went to a Costa Rican Blue Zone to Reverse Time. My Face—and the Stars—Had Other Ideas

At Hacienda AltaGracia, a Blue Zone-adjacent retreat argues that living longer has less to do with optimization and more to do with tables, air and...

06.02.2026 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

How to Travel the 2026 Winter Olympics Like an Italian Insider

Milano Cortina spans five destinations across Lombardy and Veneto, each with its own hotels, restaurants, and reasons to linger well past the closing...

29.01.2026 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

Olympic Mode, Activated: The Best Winter Games Inspired Menswear

The ceremony sweaters, trail sneakers and alpine-ready puffers that let you channel the Winter Olympics from the spectator seats.

28.01.2026 40

Observer

Paul Jebara

What to See, Eat and Drink in New York City’s Chinatown

The dumpling houses, hidden bars and legacy shops worth knowing in a neighborhood that's survived 150 years of New York trying to change it.

27.01.2026 9

Observer

Paul Jebara

Where to Go Next: 11 Destinations Having Their Moment in 2026

Eclipses, centennials and cultural milestones converge with landmark hotel openings and new airline routes.

22.01.2026 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Most Exciting U.S. Hotel Openings Coming in 2026

These are the U.S. hotel openings shaping the next wave of American travel, from revivals of faded icons to bold debuts in unlikely markets.

02.01.2026 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Most Anticipated International Hotel Openings of 2026

These upcoming hotel trade generic “five-star” gloss for hyper-local design and a serious sense of place.

01.01.2026 20

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Best Men’s Winter Jackets For Real Life, Not Just The Lookbook

From sharp wool overcoats to serious down puffers, these winter jackets are designed to stay comfortable indoors and out—without looking like a...

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Observer

Paul Jebara

The Best Base Layers for Guys Who Hate Being Cold

These are the first-on pieces that actually keep you warm, dry and ready to take on the coldest of winter days.

25.12.2025 50

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Most Ambitious Hotels to Open Around the World in 2025

This year's boldest new hotels are portals to experiences you'll bore your friends talking about for decades.

24.12.2025 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

The 10 Most Remarkable U.S. Hotel Openings of 2025

From Big Sky to the Gulf Coast, this new wave of U.S. hotel openings pairs ambitious architecture and local storytelling with the kind of programming...

22.12.2025 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Best Do-Nothing Winter Hotels for People Who Want to Stay in This Season

These cozy luxury winter hotels turn staying in into the main event, with serious bathtubs, fireplaces and on-site dining that make leaving the...

18.12.2025 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

How David Hockney Turned His Style Into a Living Masterpiece

From polka-dot hats and seersucker suits to the lime cardigans of his iPad years, David Hockney has represented a radical style evolution.

16.12.2025 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Winter Food Destinations Worth the Journey

These eight cities deliver experiences that only exist this time of year.

15.12.2025 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Grown Man’s Guide to Holiday Party Style

Six smart upgrades that take you past ugly sweaters and beat-up sneakers, with dialed-in tailoring, better fabrics, and outfits built to survive...

12.12.2025 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

Inside the New Après-Ski Era of Design-Forward Alpine Escapes

Across the Alps, Rockies, high Arctic and more, a new wave of mountain retreats treats après-ski as a full reset, pairing sharp architecture with...

11.12.2025 30

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Best Indoor House Shoes for Men This Winter

These are the best slippers for men who live in their house shoes all day.

10.12.2025 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

33 High-Impact Tech Gifts for People Who Swears They Don’t Need Anything

These rigorously tested picks cover health tracking, noise canceling, home cinema, gaming and everyday productivity, curated for the hard-to-shop-for...

05.12.2025 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

An Insider’s Guide to Toronto

Canada’s fastest-growing metropolis has traded its buttoned-up reputation for a surge of new energy that show where the city is headed next.

01.12.2025 20

Observer

Paul Jebara

Why Chile Might Be South America’s Most Overlooked Adventure Capital

From Atacama to Patagonia, Chile makes extremes easy with dark-sky nights, glacier days and coastal dinners.

30.11.2025 20

Observer

Paul Jebara

A Pro’s Guide to Winter Layering for Men

Master the three-zone system that keeps you sharp from frozen sidewalk to overheated subway train.

21.11.2025 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

17 Can’t-Miss Places to See This Year’s Northern Lights

Solar Cycle 25 is hitting its chaotic peak, turning the aurora into a global spectacle and pushing once-sleepy outposts, dark-sky parks and Arctic...

20.11.2025 40

Observer

Paul Jebara

18 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Design-Obsessed

This is the 2025 holiday guide for aesthetes who appreciate materials as much as meaning.

19.11.2025 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Upper East Side’s Inevitably Cool Comeback

The UES is now home to trendy restaurants, an influx of downtown types, and a surprising new energy.

18.11.2025 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

Tom Brady Wins Back-to-Back Titles as E1 Electric Boat Racing Debuts in the U.S.

Tom Brady’s team conquered Biscayne Bay in a spectacle of hydrofoils, champagne and unapologetic speed.

11.11.2025 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

An Insider’s Guide to West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach has become Florida’s most electric playground, where startup cash, yacht crews and ex-New Yorkers fuel a scene that’s anything but...

05.11.2025 10

Observer

Paul Jebara