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Tag: Funanc1al Travel
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. 🌆🥟
Le Relais de l’Entrecôte in Paris: Order Is Simple — and the Food Is Still Fun 🥩🍟
One dish, no reservations, long lines — and somehow it still works. Le Relais de l’Entrecôte remains a comforting, calorie-rich Parisian ritual. 🥩🍟
Top Twenty Things to Do in Boston: Why the City Is So Worth Visiting 🧭🍀
I lived in Boston for 20 years. Here’s why it’s endlessly walkable, cultured, delicious, coastal — and one of America’s most rewarding cities to visit. 🍀
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. 🌊💛🚲
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.
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.
Abe & Louie’s: The Back Bay Classic Still Flipping One of America’s Best Burgers
Burger bliss and steakhouse swagger — Abe & Louie’s still delivers. From Boston’s Back Bay to Boca Raton, this prime spot offers one of the best burgers in America, plus clam chowder dreams and a breadbasket you can’t say no to.
Why I Miss Lima, Peru So Much (and Can't Wait to Go Back!)
📍 Lima, Peru: Where food’s a religion, the cliffs flirt with the ocean, and museums serve up erotic ceramics next to café lattes. I stayed once—and might never emotionally leave. Come for the ceviche, stay for the soul.
🦞 Five Lobster Rolls So Good You Might Claw Your Way There (5/5): Lenny’s, Branford, CT
🦞 Entry 5/5: Lenny’s in Branford, CT delivers the quintessential New England lobster roll — hot, buttery, and unforgettable. Add marsh views, family history, and fried seafood galore, and you’ve got a local legend with national flavor.