Copenhagen is a veritable mecca for design aficionados. From modernist classics to cutting-edge conversation pieces, there are plenty of unique (and tempting) elements for a stylish interior to be found in Denmark’s capital city. Whether you’re in the mood to learn or purchase, here are eight places to visit on your design tour of Copenhagen: Normann Copenhagen Located in the Osterbo ... Read Full Article
Munich, Germany’s Vibrant Arts Scene
Munich's vibrant arts scene will give art lovers plenty to keep them busy. Home to both large-scale museums and small, independent gallery spaces, Munich offers some of the best opportunities to view international modern and traditional art in all of Germany. From the world- renowned Bavarian National Museum to the eclectic Stroke Art Fair, visitors to this arts mecca are sure to find something of ... Read Full Article
Montparnasse: Paris’s Bohemian 14th Arrondissement
Located on the Left Bank, the 14th arrondissement is frequently referred to as Montparnasse. This is where you will find the Tour Montparnasse (the famous Parisian skyscraper), the Gare Montparnasse (train station), the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris (university) and the Stade Charléty (sports stadium). Montparnasse is also known as an artist community and is home to a variety of small ... Read Full Article
To Your Good Taste: Cooking Schools in France
If you’ve read or heard anything about the life of the celebrated chef Julia Child, then you know the transformative power of French cuisine (if you need a refresher, just watch the 2009 film “Julie and Julia”). Just as it changed Julia’s life (and career), French cuisine—specifically learning to cook it---has impacted the lives of many Americans who have traveled to France. So, where are the best ... Read Full Article
Paris’s Place de la Bastille: Yesterday and Today
If you’ve seen the 2013 film “Les Misérables,” then you are already familiar with Place de la Bastille. It is the setting for much of the second half of the film, marked by the large, decaying plaster elephant. Place de la Bastille is a historic Parisian square that still plays a large role in contemporary French culture. Here is an overview of the history of Place de la Bastille, as well as its ... Read Full Article
Spend a Day in Decadent Deauville, France
Located in northwestern France, the seaside city of Deauville is a lovely place to spend the day (or several). Known for its horse racing culture, grand casino, luxurious hotels, sumptuous villas, and breathtaking ocean views, Deauville has historically been the playground of France’s (and the international) upper class (think the northwestern French equivalent of Nice). The “look” of Deauville is ... Read Full Article
An Unforgettable Ride: Biking From Blois to Chambord in France’s Loire Valley
A few summers ago, I experienced the Loire Valley as I never had before, on a bike. Though there are various types and levels of biking excursions one can take throughout the Châteaux de la Loire region, I found the 1.5 hour ride from Blois to Chambord to be delightful and just challenging enough to break a sweat (for a non-regular rider). We began in Blois with a daytime tour of it’s ... Read Full Article
Top 10 Sights in France
France is, without a doubt, one of the most fascinating countries in Europe. It’s no surprise that over 80 million tourists per year are lured to L’Hexagone (the French nickname for France, which refers to the physical shape of the country) by its culture, gastronomy, fashion, history, and lifestyle. Indeed, it’s hard to adequately describe France’s appeal, that certain je ne sais quoi, to someone ... Read Full Article
Waltz Your Way into the New Year in Vienna, Austria
There are plenty of ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Vienna, Austria and its never to early to start planning next years extravaganza. If you’re lucky enough to be in the land of the Blue Danube next New Year’s Eve and Day, here are some tempting options for ringing it in right. Celebrate in the Old City Vienna’s old city is where you’ll find the party on New Year’s Eve… and it starts ... Read Full Article
Celebrate the Holidays in Paris
If there’s one time of year when the “city of romance” becomes even more romantic, it’s around the Winter holidays. From the end of November through the beginning of January, Paris transforms into a holiday wonderland, combining the old and the new with just a hint of “je ne sais quoi.” From holiday shopping to New Year’s Eve revelry, here are some elements you are sure to enjoy if you plan on ... Read Full Article