by Jan Sevilla | Aug 9, 2026 | ESCAPES
There is a Bangkok that rarely appears on the map these days. If you follow the river upstream, you’ll reach The Siam Bangkok hotel — a riverside luxury sanctuary that takes travelers into a forgotten world of wonder, Buddhist-grace, sanuk and the spirit...
by Jan Sevilla | Jul 11, 2026 | ESCAPES
Call it Brixen or call it Bressanone if you prefer your consonants softer. This South Tyrol’s oldest town runs on German efficiency, sustained by Italian coffee. In the middle of it all sits Hotel Elephant, a 500-year hotel that welcomed the world, as...
by Jan Sevilla | Jul 20, 2024 | ESCAPES
If there is a place that has a certain hold on everyone, it’s called hometown. Whether we love it or loathe it, and no matter how much we try to run away from it, it’s a place that we all keep coming back to – time and again. Just before the...
by Jan Sevilla | Oct 7, 2023 | ESCAPES
While the temptation of regenerative treatments flow abundantly in the Austrian Alps, visitors look the other way and seek out a new kind of healing. Known for its thermal spa culture and healing waters, Bad Gastein has long been associated with curative...
by Jan Sevilla | May 1, 2023 | ESCAPES
Vienna was Freud’s perfect place for his theories on the human psyche. Austria’s pulsating capital can also be every traveler’s waking dream and art aficionado’s nirvana. Tucked away in Vienna’s creative Neubau district, this...
by Jan Sevilla | Apr 5, 2022 | ESCAPES
In Madeira, Quintas are becoming the new cultural touchstones and enduring icons that define Portuguese hospitality. Tucked away in the hills above Funchal, Madeira, a world of hidden quintas offers a rare glimpse into the island’s living heritage. Far from the...
by Jan Sevilla | Dec 11, 2021 | ESCAPES
Sights, sounds, the self and a schloss -l’Invitation au voyage in the snowy Bavarian Alps. Located in the idyllic Garmisch-Partenkirchen region, Schloss Elmau offers a rare form of luxury. Set amidst the Bavarian Alps, this celebrated cultural...
by Jan Sevilla | Jun 10, 2018 | ESCAPES
Buzzing and exuberant, the Croatian city of Split, perched on the Adriatic coast, invites all travelers to experience the joys of Dalmatian life and fjaka. What does a wayfarer see when she climbs the 183 step-bell tower of Saint Domnius Cathedral in the old...
by Jan Sevilla | Jul 22, 2017 | ESCAPES
Vienna allows a traveler to indulge in a waking dream, and there is nothing more real than setting foot in Austria’s alluring capital. Between Vienna’s imposing Parliament Building and its famous university, which dates back to medieval times, there sits...
by Jan Sevilla | Apr 30, 2017 | ESCAPES
Postcard-perfect Lisbon with its dramatic scenes and slopping terrains, there’s no better place to experience all that Portugal has to offer than its capital. A guide to discovering the magic of slow travel in Lisbon—where hidden gems, rich local...
by Jan Sevilla | Apr 7, 2017 | ESCAPES
In Malaysia, the country’s cultural diversity and soul is best expressed through its love for food and the makan. Discover Malaysia through Mamak food culture—a rare glimpse into the country’s most intimate local flavor, where culture, community, and...
by Jan Sevilla | Jan 23, 2017 | ESCAPES
You don’t have to be a millionaire to taste the good life on the French Riviera. Regardless of what season and reason, there are plenty of ways to soak up this unique corner of southern France where seaside trails, historic towns, and local colors await. ...
by Jan Sevilla | Nov 6, 2016 | ESCAPES
Famous for its cuisine, Renaissance ramparts, and opera, Lucca is Tuscany’s best-kept secret that makes for a different kind of Italian drama. Lucca is one of Tuscany’s most overlooked destinations—a hidden gem revealing a more intimate side of Italy....
by Jan Sevilla | Jul 24, 2016 | ESCAPES
Picture the South of France without the beach, boatload of tourists, and the bling. You get Uzès – a hidden and meticulously preserved town known for its Renaissance architecture and Roman flair. Winter is like my neighbor’s receding hairline....
by Jan Sevilla | Apr 24, 2016 | ESCAPES
There aren’t many places left in Phuket where travelers can find peaceful retreats. But if you know where to look, the island could be yours. While many travelers associate Phuket with raucous nightlife and crowded beaches, there is another side to...
