Why I Miss The Hague So Much and Can’t Wait to Return
The Hague isn’t just another European city — it’s a perfect blend of beaches, art museums, international justice, Indonesian food, wine bars, and Dutch charm. Here’s why I miss it dearly… and why you might too. 🌊💛🚲
Paris rocks: Rue des Rosiers, L’As du Fallafel, Florence Kahn & Yann Couvreur
Rue des Rosiers is Paris concentrated: falafel, cheesecake, flan, and history in one delicious stroll. Come for the pita, stay for the pastry. 🥙🥐🍰
The Gerhard Richter Retrospective at The Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris Is Worth The Trip From Anywhere on Earth
From Kerze to Birkenau, color charts to cathedral light—Paris hosts a 275-work Gerhard Richter retrospective at Fondation Louis Vuitton (Oct 17, 2025–Mar 2, 2026). Practical tips, highlights, and why this show will bend your idea of painting.
The World’s Best Airline: Not One is American or European!
APEX crowned 10 airlines “world class” for 2025, including Fiji Airways for the first time. Spoiler: no U.S. or European carriers made it.
National Cheeseburger Day: Not a Fat Chance I’ll Miss It?
National Cheeseburger Day is back! From 50¢ McDonald’s doubles to Wagyu & Wine pairings, here’s the funniest, tastiest guide to 2025’s best burger deals. 🍔🥓
Mexico: Tourists Welcome… Unless You’d Prefer Not to Be Kidnapped
Tourists love tacos 🌮, tequila 🍹, and turquoise beaches 🏝️. But the U.S. just issued fresh warnings: kidnapping, crime, and terrorism. Mexico’s resorts may be paradise — but also risk paradise lost.
Milly-la-Forêt: Where Kings, Poets & Pastry Rule
Milly-la-Forêt, just 55 km south of Paris, has hosted kings, poets, and emperors. Today it’s a royal paradise of markets, herbs, and next-level bakeries.
Pierre Hermé: Still Baking Some of the Best After All These Years
Pierre Hermé is more than a pastry chef — he’s a culinary icon. With 30 boutiques in Paris, 50 across France, and a portfolio of legendary creations like the Ispahan and Infiniment Vanille, Hermé blends artistry, flavor, and luxury branding like no other. Our latest taste test confirms: he’s still at the top of his game.
Angelina’s Mont-Blanc Reaches New Heights… But Yann Couvreur & Cédric Grolet Are Still Pastry Mountaineers
Paris in August is calmer, cooler (well, almost), and still delicious. From Angelina’s legendary Mont-Blanc Apricot to Yann Couvreur’s pastry miracles and Cédric Grolet’s fruit masterpieces, here’s your insider’s guide to the capital’s crème de la crème — and what to skip. 🥐🍫✨
Briermere Farms, Long Island: Where the Pie’s the Limit
Briermere Farms isn’t just a stop — it’s a rite of passage. Fresh fruit pies, overachieving muffins, and no shortcuts in sight. Bring cash, bring friends, and maybe bring stretchy pants. 🧁🥧🚜