Author Barbara Kingstone

When I was invited to Hainin, China, I had never heard of this area.  I've been to Henan and Hunan so I thought I may as well go to Hainan.  World Travel Exchange was having a world wide, by...

 I  certainly underestimated Iceland,  I thought I’d see the Norther Lights, touch an iceberg, and soak in the hot springs. Then I’d be on my way to my next stop, London UK. ...

For instance, at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, UK. earlier this year  the very first thing I noticed was a very crowded exhibit of all ages…all here to see Christian Dior's fabulous "new...

New Domestic Arrivals Lounge and Playroom at International Departures Lounge offer unrivalled airport hospitality Plaza Premium Lounge has continued to expand internationally with the opening of a...

New Zealand is most famous for its stunning natural beauty, endless sightseeing opportunities, and adventure activities. While these speak to the main reasons most people want to visit the island nation...

There are no flies in Muscat. I discovered that on my first morning while sitting on the terrace of my hotel eating a breakfast of fruit and pastries. It was hot even at that time of day but I...

I’ve become quite blasé about jewelry. There’s a sameness to many pieces or reinterpreted —the same old, same old.  However, my heart began to pulsate when I saw Orsa Maggiore...

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed 6.2 million passengers in May 2019, an increase of 1.4 percent year-on-year. The growth rate would have been one percentage point higher, if FRA had not been affected by a...

While in India, again in New Delhi, there’s the elegant, old but new again, The Imperial Hotel. It reminds me of a large Maharani’s residence since the old ‘dame’s’ facelift has proven...

ITC MAURYA HOTEL in New Delhi, over the years I have stayed here on several occasions. From my very first stay, I realized this is one of the finest hotel chains. Service is what I look for as well, of...