Notes: The Value of Spontaneous Travel

With a little legwork, last-minute adventures can be joyous and inexpensive

I went to Barcelona last weekend with $116 in my checking account. I knew I’d need five of those dollars to pay for the AirTrain from JFK to the Howard Beach Station, so I had $111 in reality. I do not have a credit card. I am fortunate enough to have nominal back-up resources if something goes wrong, but that wasn’t the point. I was …

Radouan Zeghidour’s HYPOGEA at Catinca Tabacaru Gallery

A young Parisian artist's vision of ephemeral art in hidden locations

One would fear, when putting an artist who has become known for temporary works in extraordinary, secret places within the walls of a gallery, that the magic would be lost. Fortunately, this isn’t the case with Radouan Zeghidour‘s “HYPOGEA” at Catinca Tabacaru Gallery—for a few reasons. The young Parisian artist has made a name for himself over the last few years because of his temporary …

Porter & Sail’s Travel Concierge Service in Barcelona

Navigating the Spanish city with expert cultural recommendations

With Casa Bonay (a 19th century mansion turned 67-room boutique hotel) as our home base, we recently spent time in Barcelona exploring the recommendations of digital concierge service Porter & Sail. We first looked into the app’s potential during London’s Frieze Week last year and found their system to be unique and effective. Porter & Sail partners with smart, design-forward hotels—like Casa Bonay (and The …