To Do and Not To Do in Siem Reap
When I first visited this boho-chic Cambodian city in 2009, I was immediately besotted by its artistic vibe, ambling Parisian-inspired avenues and subtle energy. It wasn’t until a few weeks ago […]
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Chicest City: Miami, Florida
When deciding on my pick for chicest city, a swirl of locations popped into my pondering head. Paris is probably the world’t most quintessentially chic city, but would have seemed […]
Chicest Bookstore: Assouline Lounge, Seoul, Korea
In Seoul’s swank Gangnam district, books are the new black. Assouline is the famed French purveyor of luxurious art, lifestyle and fashion books, and the “lounge” concept adds a cafe […]
Chicest Church: Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy
I‘ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. I love Italy. From the delicious simplicity of a scoop of stracciatella gelato to the surreal beauty of the Tuscan countryside, everything […]
Chicest Neighborhood: Montmartre, Paris, France
With it’s rustic cobbled alleys, cozy cafes and secluded garrets peeking from centuries old buildings, it’s easy to fall head over heels with Montmartre. Although Paris is most famous for […]
Chicest Garden: Jardin Majorelle, Marrakech, Morocco
There are some lovely gardens in the world, but the chicest I’ve been to is the Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech. This 12-acre desert oasis was the vision of French painter […]
Chicest Deli: Volpetti, Rome, Italy
Now, I agree wholeheartedly that a deli is probably far from something one would normally consider “chic,” but hear me out. On a recent trip to Rome, I stumbled upon […]
Vibrant Valparaiso
What do you get when you mix colorful South American flair, European architecture and San Francisco-steep hills? You get the city of Valparaiso, Chile. Founded in 1543 and known as […]
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