Touring Toyosu and Tsukiji Markets in Tokyo

For anyone interested in sushi and Japanese food in general, touring markets in Japan is a must. We arrange early morning visits to the wholesale Toyosu Market in Tokyo to watch the tuna auction. We also arrange insider food tours of Tsukiji Outer Market. Artisans of Leisure customizes private Japan tours that provide an in-depth culinary and cultural experience. We arrange specialty …

Munich: Quintessential Germany

Munich, the capital of Bavaria in southern Germany, is a cultural powerhouse that offers visitors historic neighborhoods, world-class art museums, Baroque palaces, traditional beer halls, World War II sites and diverse excursions. Many of our private tours in Munich start in Marienplatz, the medieval town square in the historic city center, especially notable for the famous Glockenspiel in the facade of the New Town Hall. The…

Thrillable Hours: Peter J. Kim, Executive Director of the Museum of Food and Drink

Welcome back to Thrillable Hours, my interview series about alternative jobs for lawyers.  I have been sitting on this and other Thrillable Hours interviews during my recovery, and I am excited to get back to them. I have received emails from quite a few readers who were concerned that I might abandon my “life after law” series given my limited time at the computer.  Not the plan! My life as a former lawyer is a big part of how I got to where I am today. I want to keep…

Rush Hour and the Elephant

I was about three months into my journey, sitting at an outdoor cafe in Phnom Penh and drinking a beer, monopolizing the wifi. It was rush hour, 5pm, and as I was hanging out I saw a full-grown elephant come walking down the street, minded by her trainer and wearing shoes made from recycled tires. The same thing happened the …

Rush Hour and the Elephant

I was about three months into my journey, sitting at an outdoor cafe in Phnom Penh and drinking a beer, monopolizing the wifi. It was rush hour, 5pm, and as I was hanging out I saw a full-grown elephant come walking down the street, minded by her trainer and wearing shoes made from recycled tires. The same thing happened the next day. And the…

Insider Decorative Arts and Shopping Tours in Cairo, Egypt

Cairo in Egypt is one of our favorite places in the Middle East to browse for decorative arts. For interested travelers, we arrange insider shopping tours in Cairo and elsewhere in Egypt, including visits to top antiques shops as well as upscale boutiques, favorite sections of bazaars and private studios. Upon request, we can also arrange private appointments with Egyptian artisans who make and sell beautiful pottery, jewelry, inlaid wood, metalwork and blown glass objects. …

Roman Ruins at Chedworth Villa in the Cotswolds, England

Roman ruins are found throughout England, from Hadrian’s Wall in the north to the ancient hot springs complex at Bath in the south, reflecting the country’s occupation by the Roman Empire from 43 to 410 A.D. One of the largest and best-preserved of these ruins is the fourth-century A.D. Chedworth Roman Villa, a National Trust-run archaeological site in the Cotswolds. An area of southwest England best…

5 things to do in Sitges near Barcelona

Sitges, a small town just an hour drive from Barcelona, is the Catalonian capital of homosexuals and location for the weekend residences for many rich Spaniards. The resort has only around 30000 inhabitants and is known for its beautiful beaches and cute little streets with small boutiques that invite for a shopping trip. The perfect

Mykonos luxury travel guide

The small and beautiful island in the Greek Aegean offers holiday makers crystal clear blue water and beautiful sandy beaches that invite you to sunbathe and swim. But it is also rich in culture, it has numerous picturesque houses along the coast and a historic church called Panagia-Paraportiani. White colored houses and a