Author Archives: Laurel Angrist

Laurel Angrist is a travel obsessed New Yorker with a lousy sense of direction. She specializes in stories about travel, the arts, and culture and works as Media Consultant for the WHL Group.

Ideas for the travelling foodie

The rising popularity of prime time cooking challenges and the rock-star status of the world’s celebrity chefs has made one simple fact abundantly clear: we love to eat!

The real inspiration for ‘The Beach’

These days, untouristed beaches are few and far between, so we can all see the appeal of a story like The Beach, which follows a utopian community on a remote Thai island untouched by tourism.

5 of the world’s best urban gardens and green spaces

If your garden has lost its luster, you’re not alone. Fortunately, visiting any of these pristine parks and gardens abroad is sure to get your green thumbs inspired!