Marrakech Bound

For Christmas 2017, Black and Paper goes to Marrakech, Morocco.  We are looking so forward to the visiting the exotic dessert city of inspiring landscapes and spectacular gardens.     A highlight will be our  tour of the Yves Saint Laurent Museum.  A entire center dedicated to the Master of Fashion. (The story is coming soon) Stay …

Fashion Expedition

Shopping for a bargain is always an adventure.  I call these outings “Fashion Expeditions”.  My latest expedition took me to the Ingolstadt Village in the south of German, located in this center are over 130 stores from many top designers and brands. The center is architectural fairytale kitsch painted in soft pastel colors designed with …

IGA Berlin

Berlin is a city known for its hedonism but from April 13th to September 15th the city will host the International Garden and Cultural Exhibition. As a fan of gardens and parks it was exciting to get a tour of the event before the opening. Numerous landscaped and garden themes cover the 104 hectares park …

ITB Berlin

Where to go for a holiday in 2017? A obscure beach in South America.  A new museum opening.   Black and Paper covered the ITB, the world’s largest travel fair,  in Berlin to gain insight on the latest travel and holiday trends.   Stay tuned for all the news and tips on vacation destinations that can turn …

Travel Tips 2017 from the ITB

Looking for your next travel destination, ITB Berlin 2017 opens on Wednesday.  Black and Paper will report on latest trends in travel, whether you are looking for the best beaches, the most romantic hotels, or the coolest city festivals, and newest cultural offerings. The official partner country this year is Botswana. The Southern African country …

Roll or Fold

Do you fold or do you roll for a trip?  One of the main concerns for men packing for travel is how minimalize wrinkles.   Philips has solved this problem with a convenient device Steam&Go 2 in 1 Handheld Garment Steamer.  Compact, able to fit into a carry on or a 48 hour bag, the Steamer …