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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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.

 

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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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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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Ella: For the best of the best amongst Pierre Hermé pastries and macarons in a Paris boutique, featuring the Ispahan, Infiniment Vanille, and other luxury dessert masterpieces.

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.

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Colorful, whimsical illustration of a Parisian dessert parade featuring iconic treats from Poilâne, Lenôtre, Cédric Grolet, and Yann Couvreur—floating above the Eiffel Tower like sugary balloons in a pastry dream.

Sweet Tooth in Paris: A Dream and No Jaws (1/5): Poilâne, Lenôtre, Cedric Grolet, Yann Couvreur & More

From flaky apple tarts to Michelin-level raspberry fantasies, Paris is a sweet tooth’s playground. We dish on the hits (Poilâne, Lenôtre, Grolet, Couvreur) and the misses (sorry, chausson!)—so you know where to wander, drool, and indulge.

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