Frank Pepe Pizzeria serves miracle pizzas from bacon roasted red pepper to white clam with charred crust and bubbling mozzarella at the iconic Wooster Street location in New Haven, CT.

Pepe’s New Haven: Is the "Sistine Chapel of Pizza" Losing Its Halo? (A 40-Year Insider’s Reality Check)

Coal-fired, crispy, and still unbeatable: Frank Pepe’s pizza remains a national treasure. From white clam to roasted red pepper & bacon, we’ve tasted it all—100+ times. Yes, even compared it to Naples. 🇮🇹🍕

Read entire article

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. 🌊💛🚲

Read entire article

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.

 

Read entire article

Colorful illustration of a luxury airplane flying over the globe, with passengers enjoying cocktails and legroom, symbolizing world-class airlines.

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.

 

Read entire article

The last thing you'll seem to remember when noshing on bread or pastry at one of the bakeries in Milly-la-Forêt is the beautiful forest standing ready right nearby...

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.

 

Read entire article

Illustrated Paris dessert map showing Angelina’s Mont-Blanc, Yann Couvreur’s lemon + coconut tart, and Cédric Grolet’s raspberry flower, with the Eiffel Tower and August sunshine.

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. 🥐🍫✨

Read entire article

Riverside deck at Stonebridge Restaurant in Milford CT with lobster rolls, cocktails, live music, and a glowing waterfall at sunset.

Stonebridge Restaurant, Milford CT: It’s Not Just the Food… It’s the Vibe!

Stonebridge is more than a restaurant — it's Milford’s social hub. Lobster rolls that sing, crab cakes that slap, and a view that stuns. With brunch, bands, and a riverside deck, this seafood spot brings the heat (and now the heaters too). 🦞🎶🌊

Read entire article