...Even if you are only there for one day (or less.) “Stay away from restaurants that have menus in five languages. That’s always a tourist trap. You want to go where the locals eat.” -Curtis Stone (Australian celebrity chef) Have you ever gone somewhere that you have never been before on business only to think, after the business is done, “Hey, this looks like a great...

OK ladies and gents, as the Style Sensei I feel it’s necessary at times to stir up a little debate. I don’t strive to be politically correct when it comes to style and I don’t pull punches! So what’s the issue? It’s beards, or more generally, facial hair. I state unequivocally that both rock. Want proof?  Here it is: King Leonidas (300), General Maxiumus (Gla...

  Have you ever visited Spain? I hope the answer is yes. If you have already visited Ibiza, Barcelona, Sevilla or Marbella but not Madrid, let me give you a piece of advice. Go and get a ticket right now!!! You can’t miss the Spanish capital. Why will you like Spain? Why will you come back? Everyone likes Spain for its people’s sympathy, warm welcoming nature, open mindedness...

This is Derek Fletcher, your style sensei, with a quick chalk talk about improving your footwear game.  One of the areas most neglected by men in developing their personal style is their lack of attention to footwear.  Specifically, their shoes often lack proper fit, are not always occasion appropriate and lack variety. I want to tackle the variety element.  You can score major ...