If I had to do it all over again, I would....? When you ask yourself that question casually, what is the answer? In some situations, we cannot change the past and the opportunity has passed. In others however, we may be able to set a new course. A … [Continue reading] about Baroness Emmuska Orczy: “The Scarlet Pimpernel”
Buenos Aires: 17 ways to delight in Argentina’s capital
Sometimes we put off some of the most obvious things on our bucket list for an unusually long time. We cannot explain it beyond the excuse that we just haven't come around to doing them. Over 8 years ago, in a small Mexican restaurant that has since … [Continue reading] about Buenos Aires: 17 ways to delight in Argentina’s capital
10 Smart Tips for the Savvy World Traveler in You
Being a savvy traveler is an exceptionally smart skill to have, easy to develop and hard to do without once you firmly establish the habit. When I look back at our initial travels, I shudder at the immature ways I went about them. I can almost … [Continue reading] about 10 Smart Tips for the Savvy World Traveler in You
Edith Wharton: “Age of Innocence”
Be it naïveté or lack of insight, I have never understood all the fuss about New York and its self-proclaimed greatness. Try as I might, I cannot recollect a single memory of a warm encounter, a nice experience or a kind human interaction during my … [Continue reading] about Edith Wharton: “Age of Innocence”
Indulging in the Louvre: Excerpts from the Paris Journals
Paris means something different to everyone. Everyone who has walked the streets of this immutable city knows and loves a Paris all their own. For that reason alone, it is impossible to create a universal guide for enjoying Paris. And an even more … [Continue reading] about Indulging in the Louvre: Excerpts from the Paris Journals