Some get thrills visiting amusement parks. I get mine visiting markets. I marvel at all the edible treasures, the seasonal changes of the produce, the dedication of the vendors who are passionate about their products. Mingling among this glorious bounty is a treat, a delightful, sensual experience. Luckily, I live … Read more
Winter is coming, as we all very well know, and now might be the right time to begin considering your skiing destination for the season. If you’re considering Europe ski destinations and eager to sample some of the best snow in the world, check out one of these six prime … Read more
While travel remains stalled, we’re here to bring you inspiration for the trips you’ll take when life returns to normal. – TravelSquire Editors Maybe it’s the beachfront Promenade des Anglais lined with its famous palm trees or the ease in navigating the not-so-crowded streets or strolling its famous flower market. … Read more
Three U.S. chefs will be showing off their French gourmet training at the International Pâté en Croûte Competition on December 2, in Lyon, France. Chef Christian Welch of Kingbird in Washington D.C. took top honors at the North American competition this year. He’ll be joined by Laetitia Rouabah of Benoit … Read more
Personally it ticks me off when I purchase an item abroad, carry it around all day and spend time packing it carefully, only to find the same thing in the specialty or duty free shops in the airport. So, on a recent Paris excursion I got smart. Shopping at Charles … Read more
Straddling the border of Germany in the historic region of Alsace, Strasbourg has long been exposed to foreign influences. Formerly ruled by the Germans from 1871 until the end of World War I, it was again occupied by them during World War II from 1940 to 1944. Now it’s home … Read more
The serious looking Maître d′ is skilfully balancing my plate through the restaurant at Château Sainte Sabine and it appears as if he’s about to place a diamond in front of me, a real treasure. I swallow and hesitate for a split-second over my choice of entrée, then dig into … Read more
Pristine beaches, charming villages, mouth-watering food, and deep blue Mediterranean waters — the Cote d’Azur is a destination that many dream about visiting. Around five million tourists visit the area every year making it the 2nd most popular destination in France after Paris. If it’s on your bucket list too, … Read more
Northern France’s industrial port city of Dunkerque is known for several things: its eponymous battle (the subject of Christopher Nolan’s current film Dunkirk), its classification as part of the quirky “Ch’ti” region (which comes with its own dialects and all), and an absolutely insane iteration of the world’s carnivals that … Read more
Every spring and fall, the global fashion hive congregates in Paris and Milan for a much hyped week or so of runway shows, parties, dinners, and celebrity sightings. In the Paris phase of the circuit it’s tough to score access to the shows unless you’re a bona fide fashion editor … Read more
Expect the unexpected in this boutique hotel in Paris. From the decor to the design, it’s all about romance.
The first thing on my mind after stepping foot into Le Boutique Hotel in Bordeaux, France was that I had walked onto a location set for the movie, “Les Miz”. The little property nestled among the narrow streets of a city set in the 1800’s was seriously channeling the past. … Read more
A stay at the Hotel Itsas Mendia, in the quaint town of Bidart just a few miles down the coast from Biarritz, France, is like a visit to your rich uncle’s seaside villa.
With pristine seafood plucked from glistening seas, sustainably raised meats and a newfound devotion to seasonal produce, modern Swedish cooking has come a long way from meatballs and pickled herring. The food scene hasn’t yet made the city a must visit like Copenhagen, but chefs are carving out their own … Read more
