Author: The Gentleman

  • Hotel Etiquette: Tipping, Timing, and the Details That Signal Class

    As it turns out, there exists an unwritten code of conduct in a hotel, and following it will bring you a better room and good relations with the staff. Yes, your credit card speaks many languages, but these are not the most important languages for such situations. It would be useful for you to distinguish…

  • The Dopp Kit Every Frequent Flyer Should Own

    Well, no one says that you should not put all your toiletries in a ziplock bag. You are a professional, and your luggage should reflect that. There are plenty of reasons why a dopp kit is one of the best things that you can take with you when you travel. First of all, it is…

  • Packing Like a Professional: The Roll, Fold, and Layer Method

    This bag lying next to the door is a time bomb. Honestly, how can one go on a vacation with such stress of broken zip in the airport? There is only one way out to make sure your bags will have enough space and you won’t get any wrinkles. This strategy is called the Roll,…

  • The One Suitcase Worth Buying for Life

    And let me finally be honest, at least once. Everyone starts his/her life as an adult having the cheapest hard shell bag ever made by Amazon Basics. It did its job as long as it didn’t break its zipper on the cobblestones of Rome and didn’t reveal to everyone how dirty are you inside. Being…

  • Lighting a Room Like You Understand Ambiance

    This is not true. Atmosphere is achieved due to the perfect combination of lights. But most of us have the same atmosphere which is provided by one light source. Turn on the switch and realize why you feel like being in the interrogation room. The worst thing you can do is to turn on the…

  • Houseplants Even Non-Gardeners Can Keep Alive

    Now that we’re being honest, you’ve finally gotten an apartment with decent light and suddenly have the overwhelming desire to become a “plant parent”. This is how all of us feel most likely after noticing that the apartment looks sterile and needs some greenery in order to distract from all this IKEA furniture that gets…