Have you ever dreamed of having a pied-à-terre in New York City? My husband and I lived in NYC in the 1980’s and early 90’s and left the city for Atlanta literally kicking and screaming….
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Perfect Paris Restaurants
If you are looking for the perfect list of French restaurants, voilà—you’ve found it. I traveled to Paris in late February to attend the world premiere of Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Firebird. I attended at…
Best Places to Shop in Marrakesh
Marrakesh is a magical place which warrants a visit for the art, architecture, culture and history as much as it does for the shopping. This is your guide to the best places to shop. It’s…
Visiting Florence’s Perfumeries
Visiting perfumeries in Florence may seem indulgent, especially given the fact that this city is home to amazing Renaissance masterpieces, not the least of which is Michelangelo’s hunky David. That said, Florence suffers from a…
Best Shopping in the Tangiers Souk
I love me a good souk and the souk in Tangiers, Morocco, is one of my favorites. For the uninitiated: The word souk means market or bazaar. To complicate things, most souks are located in…
Where to eat in Chinle, Arizona
If you’re headed to Chinle, Arizona, chances are you are visiting Canyon de Chelly and want to know a good place to eat. Even though Canyon de Chelly is a National Monument and one of…
What Should I Pack for a Yoga Retreat?
Ever find yourself having booked the dream yoga retreat and wondering what should I pack? I mean, as if what you pack really matters? You’re getting away. It’s not about what you wear or what…
Visiting Joe Minter’s African Village in America
Visiting Joe Minter’s “African Village in America” just outside Birmingham, Alabama is one of those transformative experiences. It’s an acre of art, sculptures, found objects, doll heads, scrawled sayings and cultivated eccentricities, all behind a…
Barry the Barred Owl in Central Park
Barry the barred owl was my mascot when I needed one most. Barry (a “she/her” despite the name,) lived in a hemlock tree in Central Park. We met under less than typical circumstances: I had…
Camper Travel Tips
This summer, my husband and I traveled all the way across the United States (from Atlanta to Seattle) with a camper (also known as a travel trailer) in tow. We’re not exactly camping aficionados. Neither…