Illustration of Shanghai’s skyline at dusk with the Bund, Pudong skyscrapers, and the Huangpu River, representing the city’s blend of historic China and futuristic modernity.

Why Shanghai Might Be the Most Mind-Blowing City on Earth

Shanghai is what happens when the future and the past decide to cohabitate—with great food. From the Bund to Pudong, soup dumplings to sky-high hotels, here are ten reasons this city belongs on everyone’s travel list. 🌆🥟

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A vibrant travel illustration of The Hague featuring the Peace Palace, Scheveningen beach, cyclists, dunes, charming streets, and glowing art museum icons — symbolizing the city’s mix of culture, seaside calm, and international flair.

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. 🌊💛🚲

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Rue des Rosiers in Paris with crowds enjoying falafel and pastries near L’As du Falafel and Florence Kahn — vibrant street food and café life in Le Marais.

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. 🥙🥐🍰

 

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Gerhard Richter retrospective at Fondation Louis Vuitton—visitors viewing Kerze, Cage abstracts, and 48 Portraits; dates Oct 17, 2025–Mar 2, 2026; Paris museum travel.

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.

 

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Colorful illustration of a giant cheeseburger wearing a crown, surrounded by fries and confetti, symbolizing National Cheeseburger Day 2025 celebrations.

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. 🍔🥓

 

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Cartoon of sunburned tourists sipping margaritas on a Mexican beach while masked bandits and shady characters lurk in the background with a big “Travel Advisory” sign

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.

 

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A whimsical digital illustration of four Parisian pastry icons: a proud Mont-Blanc dessert in a beret, a flan wearing a crown, a lemon tart dancing on a croissant, and a marshmallow bear waving. The Eiffel Tower rises in the background.

Sweet Tooth in Paris: A Dream and No Jaws (3/5) 🎯 Starring: Ladurée, Cyril Lignac, Bontemps, and Angelina’s

Mont-Blanc vs. Flan? Paris doesn’t do pastry halfway. Join us for Series 3 of our sweet-tooth saga featuring Ladurée’s royalty flan, Bontemps’ lemon classics, Angelina’s molten chocolate magic, and Cyril Lignac’s lemon-hazelnut symphony. 🇫🇷🍰

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Close-up of a raspberry-shaped tart from Cédric Grolet Opéra on a café table, surrounded by pastry tools and floral accents—symbolizing artistic, fruit-first French desserts.

Cédric Grolet Opéra: It’s Not Overhype. It’s Genius—and a Pastry Symphony

We expected overhype. We got genius. From sculpted raspberry tarts to surprisingly efficient service, Cédric Grolet Opéra delivers a flavor symphony—just skip the flan. Here's the full bite-by-bite breakdown.

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