Hi-Fi Earplugs

Whether you’re attending the inaugural Panorama music festival in NYC or dancing your socks off at the local bar, earplugs are the easiest thing to tuck into your front pocket and spare you from annoying next-day tinnitus. Etymotic Research, respected by those in the music industry for their fantastic custom fit earphones, make a good pair of earplugs as well: bringing the noise level down …

Escape to Eremito, a Tranquil Retreat in Umbria, Italy

A remote escape for digital detox with solo lodging and no TV or WiFi

In what seems like the fourth consecutive month of winter here in New York, cabin fever is rife in those glued to their computers on a daily basis. To keep spirits up until spring offers its sympathy, we found inspiration in dreaming of simple escapes, such as to the Italian retreat Eremito, which is on our list of must-visit places since its launch last year. …