The perfect blend of NYC no bs, food snoot in the know, and travel guru who gets way out there...turn to Anthony Bourdain. The guy knows his food and is a cool and entertaining guy to watch. And, unlike other food shows, his show starts with a warning to let viewers who are "easily offended" to leave...love it!

Visionary Nicholas Negroponte is unveiling the $100 laptop after years of focused effort. Powered by solar or wind-up crank, this device will enable poor children around the world to join the rest of us. It is a bold step towards making the world a better place for all of us!

After bailing from the top ranks at Polo, my friend Theo is spotted in Florence assisting Jessica Alba through every day shopping challenges.

Talk about old school! Designed according to 15,000 year old rock drawings, the Abora III is attempting to cross the Atlantic to prove that global commerce existed in pre-historic times. As gutsy an adventure then as it is now....track their progress and send them your best wishes for a safe journey.

Since about 1591, the Pamplona Bull Run takes place at 8am every morning from July 7-14. Remember to be in the running area by 7:30. The run stretches from the corral at Santo Domingo where the bulls are kept to the bullring where they will fight that same afternoon. Here is the route map so you can figure out exactly where you were trampled.

Psyop Inc. March Spier and Marie Hyon created this stunning bird animation for MTV's new high-density network. It just won a Design Destinction by I.D. Magazine.

Moscow wins for the second year in a row as the most expensive city in the world. It is 34% more expensive than NYC. No wonder there were so many Russians playing in London like it was on sale....
World's most expensive cities 2007 (CNN Money)

1. Moscow

2. London

3. Seoul

4. Tokyo

5. Hong Kong

6. Copenhagen

7. Geneva

8. Osaka

9. Zurich

10. Oslo

11. Milan

12. St. Petersburg

13. Paris

14. Singapore

15. New York City

16. Dublin

17. Tel Aviv

18. Rome

19. Vienna

20. Beijing

Christiane Amanpour, CNN war correspondent and all around amazing woman, was awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II. A living legend, Christiane has championed many global issues that most likely wouldn't have been covered by the press.

Visionaire produces some of the most interesting "multi-format" limited editions since 1991. Famous and emerging artists, fashion designers, art directors and image makers help create these ultra unique offerings published only 3 times annually. Learn, explore, enjoy!

If you haven't been to Amsterdam, you should. Rent a bicycle and explore like a local. I have stayed in hotels and even rented a flat once. Next time i'm going to stay in one of the Lute Suites designed by Marcel Wanders. Very cool concept and it looks like the perfect temporary home in this nearly perfect city.

Apple is just days away from releasing their highly anticipated iPhone and the analysts have (finally) been given a few devices to review. Word on the street is that the lack of an actual keyboard could be the big billion dollar error. Could this be a case of sleek and sexy at the cost of functionality? Wait for version two and find out!

Audemars Piguet (known as 'AP') makes compelling timepieces. Expensive, unique, machined to perfection machismo and, get this, they keep pretty accurate time as well. This is the Royal Oak Offshore in stainless steel.

Quite an odd city but worth the trip. The food leaves a lot to be desired and the only way to resolve that is to drink as much Pilsner as possible.

Not since 1959 has a Japanese person won Miss Universe and not only is she downright cute, but apparently she can dance too. Perhaps she could advise Miss USA on her footwork.

This seasons events may require a sport jacket. Add just a dash of style with an Etro pocket square and you won't look so...square.

Opening a lounge and your business partner is a rock star?  Drop in this chandelier and have it hang in the corner at eye level.

The World sailing championships are underway in Portugal.  Check out the latest in wind powered technology.

Competition is part of business but when Redken, a division of L'Oreal, gets caught buying MiN New York products it makes for an interesting day.  And with that....back to work!

The East Village is known for eclectic and edgy New York flavor (among other things). This house was posted up a few days ago in response to rising rental costs. Only in New York. (Click here to see what it says.)

New York City seems to be a giant construction site nowadays. Practically overnight, buildings that existed for 100 years or more are replaced with new colossal structures. Perhaps this construction is progress, but the days of 'classic' New York are definitely coming to a close.

Fela Anikulapo Kuti was both popular and prolific, and over the course of 30 years he released more than 80 albums and even ran an aborted presidential campaign - a testament to the power of his critiques and his musical vision. Since his death in 1997 following a prolonged battle with AIDS, interest in his work has been rekindled. To this day, no other pop-culture icon has spoken truth to power in a more accessible form; it's an example many artists could stand to follow. As Kuti put it in a 1982 documentary film on his life, 'Music is the weapon of the future'.Jon Caramanica, Vibe Magazine" He was finally laid to rest in front of his house, Kalakuta, in Ikeja on the morning of Tuesday 12 August, 1997. His son, Femi, played a plaintive sax solo. A gentle rain fell; like perfume. Bring his musical genius and spirit into your life and enjoy!

Imagine going for a weekend ride on this 1967 Dover White BMW R60/2. You probably never thought you wanted to acquire one of these but you do now, don't ya...

After doing some research on hybrid cars actually motivating enough to buy, I found Tesla. 100% electric and with a range of over 200 miles and a top speed of more than 130mph, this car accelerates faster than a Lamborghini. With 1/10 of the pollution and six times more efficient as the best sports car, this is the ultimate in both power, performance and eco-sensitivity!

Italians know their coffee and illy is the leading brand in Italy. Next time you see this logo, stop in for a proper espresso!

The average city dweller is walking 10% faster than they did in the early 90's according to research conducted by the British Council. Pedestrians in 109 countries were monitored walking and all measurements were made on the same day at the same time on flat pavement over a length of 60 feet. Here are the top 10 results from the study:
#1 Singapore
#2 Copenhagen
#3 Madrid
#4 Guangzhou (China)
#5 Dublin
#6 Ciritiba (Brazil)
#7 Berlin
#8 New York
#9 Utrecht
#10 Vienna

Carrots are actually supposed to be maroon.  Dutch breeders used a mutant seed (of course!) to appease the House of Orange in the 16th century who, naturally, liked things orange.  Turns out the maroon version is healthier for us.

Smart cars are a glimpse into the future of transportation. Expect to see Smart on the road in the US in 2008 and already there are nearly a million on the road globally. Smart will also nicely fit into the average sized SUV so bringing one home should be a pleasure.

A Bathing Ape created by Nigo from Tokyo. Launched 10 years ago and incorporating symbian images and camouflage motifs, this Baby Milo in a (cereal) box is a hot collector hit.

Even when you live in New York City it's hard to remember precisely where everything is located. Superfuture maps are perfect for the global nomadic shopper...new york, tokyo, sydney, san francisco, amsterdam, paris, london, los angeles, shanghai, singapore...all shopping is nicely laid out onto a street map.

It's official! I'm an uncle twice over.  Original Fake from Hong Kong celebrates their first anniversary.

Louis Vuitton is played out. Take the logo game to the next level with Goyard. Great colors and very in the know....add some stripes and your initials and win the award for Most Superfluous Bag.

Most yogurt doesn't taste so good. Fage Total 0% tastes a little peculiar because it's made with goat milk but it's definitely worth tracking down.  It has a velvety texture which makes for entertaining eating.

Poltrona Frau produces some of the nicest leather furniture around. The Kennedee sofa holds the front window at their Soho flagship location. It will look just right in your $5MM loft...please buy me one in blue.

Jeff Han will change how the world interacts with computers. Using a computer will no longer involve pushing a rodent.

Junya Watanabe of Comme des Garcons designed a suit you may actually want to buy. Made out of high quality sweatsuit material and sells for about $1600. Just don't wear it for your court appearance.

Mayor Bloomberg wants to plant a million new trees in NYC. That will help.