Tag: international travel

  • MORE & MORE ITB BERLIN

    MORE & MORE ITB BERLIN

    ITB Berlin continued to inspire travellers this past week.

  • Staycation Preview Hamburg

    Staycation Preview Hamburg

    A quick staycation to the port city of Hamburg is always nice. The last time I visited Covid rules were in place.

  • An Ancient Allure

    The ancient ruins of Paestum Italy. The former Greek colony was founded in 600BC.

  • Prague, The Over Toured, The Good.

    The first time I visited Prague in 1997, it was a city still waking up from years of Communist rule. I managed to cross The Charles Bridge many times both day and night. Walking up to the Prague Castle to get pictures standing overlooking the River was easy. My first day I met locals who showed me…

  • Travel 2019 Trends

    Travel 2019 Trends

    Overtourism  After attending the ITB Travel Fair 2019, I learned the travel field continues to grow.  More want to get away, however,  questions are being asked of the effects.  “Overtourism” is becoming common. As a result, Many cities have become overwhelmed by holiday makers. Town centers have been abandoned for tourist.  Barcelona, Venice, and Prague…

  • ITB Berlin 2018

    ITB Berlin 2018

    Where to GO? How to GO? When to GO? The ITB is the world’s biggest travel fair, 26 halls dedicated to global tourism in Berlin. Images by Vladimir Smichov for Black and Paper 

  • Getting the Chic Back Part 2

      In part 2 of our interview with Alitalia Customer Care Head we learned the airline’s definitions of hospitality and customer care. Do you think people are tiring of being treated like non-customers on airlines? Alitalia is transforming its guest travel experience embodying a concept of Italian hospitality, thanks to a combination of new service…

  • Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Finale Celebration

    I made this quick video of the finale at the Formula 1 celebration in Abu Dhabi  onboard the Etihad Airways Yacht in the YAS Marina. Team Mercedes Won the race. Special Thanks to Etihad Airways.

  • Getting the Chic Back

    Getting the Chic Back

    Part 1 of the Black and Paper Feature The Glamorous spirit of Italy is being recaptured by Alitalia.   The flagship carriers renaissance begins with  the style and chic looks of new crew uniforms. Why the new uniforms after so many years? Renovating a company must include the renewal of its image. And what is more…