Paul Jebara

New York

Travel and Design Writer at Freelance

Travel + Design Journalist, Content Strategist, Polygot, Cynic, in NYC. https://t.co/DiXOqwCoGW

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The 3 Swiss Cities That Will Change How You See Switzerland

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Paul Jebara

22 hours agoSee the article in its original context from April 11, 1973, Page 94Buy Reprints View on timesmachine TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online …
The Best Waterproof Men’s Shoes: The Best Shoes for Rainy Days

2 weeks ago | observer.com | Paul Jebara

Once relegated to awkward galoshes or heavy-duty hiking boots, rainproof footwear used to clash with any style aspirations. Luckily, technology has ushered in an entirely new era, where breathable membranes, high-traction outsoles, and next-level treatments meet design-forward silhouettes that belong on city streets, not just nature trails. It’s a game-changer for anyone tired of sacrificing looks to keep feet dry during unruly weather.
Tokyo, Japan Travel Guide: An Insider’s Guide to the City’s Hidden Gems

2 weeks ago | observer.com | Paul Jebara

Tokyo deals in specifics, not generalities. This isn't a city that reveals itself in sweeping panoramas but in momentary glimpses: the businessman who carries a Hello Kitty handkerchief, the ancient shrine whose donation box accepts digital payments, the subway that moves eight million commuters daily without a hint of chaos. Whatever conclusion you reach about Tokyo, the next corner you turn will likely challenge it.
This Luxury Hotel Is in a Japanese National Park—With an On-site Onsen, Kaiseki Dining, and Stunning Lake Views

2 weeks ago | travelandleisure.com | Paul Jebara

The exterior of the The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko during Autumn. Photo: Miyuki Kaneko/Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko The Ritz-Carlton, NikkoYou'll get access to the only Ritz-Carlton-branded hot springs on the planet—indoor and outdoor pools let you soak in garden views while you, well, soak. Every room at the hotel has a private balcony and an engawa porch—ideal for catching the sunrise over Lake Chūzenji or meditating as fog blankets Mount Nantai.
This Luxury Hotel Is in a Japanese National Park—With an On-site Onsen, Kaiseki Dining, and Stunning Lake Views | Flipboard

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Paul Jebara

20 hours agoArchaeologists suggest artefacts connected to the 279-year-old Battle of Culloden could be unearthed during construction of up to 400 new homes in Inverness. Developer Springfield Properties has secured outline planning permission to build on farmland near Culloden House, which was Bonnie Prince …
The Best Raincoats for Men: 31 Stylish Rain Jackets for Men

3 weeks ago | observer.com | Paul Jebara

For years, the raincoat was relegated to the utilitarian fringe—something you threw on begrudgingly, hoping not to look like a drenched tourist. Fast-forward to the present, and we’re in the golden age of performance outerwear: advanced microporous membranes, durable water repellent (DWR) finishes, and precisely taped seams all converge to keep precipitation in its place—away from you. These aren’t gimmicks; they’re high-function engineering that still manage to look impressively effortless.
These 17 Spring Fragrances Will Transform Your Signature Scent Game

3 weeks ago | observer.com | Paul Jebara

The shift from winter to spring isn't just about swapping heavy coats for lighter jackets—it's also time to refresh your fragrance rotation. As temperatures rise and nature reawakens, those rich, spicy winter scents that served you well become too overwhelming. Spring calls for something lighter that captures the season's fresh energy.
The White Lotus is an essential guide to resort-wear psychology

3 weeks ago | cntraveller.com | Paul Jebara

A traveller’s suitcase tells their story long before they get where they’re going – just ask Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya McQuoid, whose lavender-and-orange monkey print arrival ensemble became as memorable as her final, fateful plunge. For three seasons, The White Lotus costume designer Alex Bovaird has turned the show into a mandatory primer in resort wear psychology, where every unbuttoned shirt and oversized sunhat reveals more about its wearer than their room preference.
The White Lotus is an essential guide to resort-wear psychology

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Paul Jebara

Lorazepam gets starring role in ‘The White Lotus.’ What should you know about this powerful drug? CNN — “Kids! Are one of you taking my lorazepams?” Victoria Ratliff (played by Parker Posey) asks her children in a scene from this season’s “The White Lotus.” “I just had my prescription filled, and I can tell some are missing,” she says. By this point in the series, the viewer knows that it’s not …
15 New Tech Gadgets That Will Make Your 2025 Feel Like Science Fiction

1 month ago | observer.com | Paul Jebara

While the tech headlines scream about AI this and machine learning that, the most impressive innovations of 2025 are happening where silicon meets skin. The devices we actually touch, wear and interact with are undergoing radical transformations that feel straight out of science fiction—except they're shipping now. What we're witnessing isn't merely incremental improvement but fundamental rethinking.