The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary, making this a fitting moment to reflect on the ideas and thinkers that helped shape the nation. Among them, five French philosophers stand out as both foundational and enduring.
My introduction to political philosophy didn’t happen in ...
Travel Tips
What Makes the Marais So Special?
Le Marais is without a doubt one of Paris’s most beloved neighborhoods — a must-see for anyone traveling to the city. Cobblestone streets, centuries-old mansions, chic boutiques, and cafés tucked beneath leafy trees — it’s no wonder travelers fall under its spell. Since it’s such a favorite ...
How to Navigate Paris Like a Local
I began traveling to Paris long before smartphones, when getting lost wasn’t a setback but part of the experience. There were no Google Maps, no blue dots tracking your steps, no instant recalculations—just intuition, memory, and a small, often-worn Plan de Paris par arrondissement tucked into a bag ...
How to Bring Cheese Home from France
For as long as I can remember, bringing cheese home from France has been a cherished ritual of my travels. Somewhere between my final visit to the market and prepping my suitcase for the return voyage, I carefully select a few wedges of my favorite flavors to take across the Atlantic. Over the ...
Five Paris Chocolatiers to Know—Beyond the Classics
Americans who love Paris often arrive with a chocolate checklist already in mind. La Maison du Chocolat, Debauve & Gallais, perhaps Jean-Paul Hévin—iconic names, elegant boutiques, and a sense of history that feels unmistakably French.
But Paris’s chocolate scene doesn’t end with the grand ...
How to Find the Best Brocantes and Vide-Greniers
There's something truly magical about the Parisian tradition of brocantes and vide-greniers – those enchanting second-hand markets where elegant vintage treasures await discovery. Imagine a delicate Limoges porcelain dish gracing your table, an ashtray from the legendary Ritz Paris as a ...
