Black and Paper Christmas List 2016 Travel

It was not easy choosing a destination this Christmas Season.  There were so many factors regarding the decision, ranging from safety to geopolitics to experiencing the new and undiscovered or the adventure. Tel Aviv, Israel and Colombia stood out because each one possesses so many unique qualities that reward a traveler.  I know, one is …

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 …

A Hospital of a Different Kind

The ancient tradition of Falcon care is alive and well in Abu Dhabi.  While in the Emirate, I visited a unique place, the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital.  The largest falcon center in the world was founded in 1999.  As well as caring for avian patients, the facility offers a complete package of avian services from …

A Time in Tunisia Part 1

Ancient. Fascinating. Vibrant. Charming.  Tunisia is a gem as a travel destination, a country that has had many lives since antiquity.   I spent 8 days combining walks on sunning beaches then I had a day in the cosmopolitan capital city, Tunis. For bargain hunters there are many offers hotel and flights included, for the independent …

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 …