Nobody is going to come to Kotor to shop – what makes the town engaging is its history, architecture, and stunning setting – but there are some fun things to buy in the supermarket and local market, either to take home as souvenirs or simply to nibble on while you watch the sun set from … Read more
The secret was out about the French wine tasting experience at Ô Chateau long ago. Despite its inclusion in a dubious list of “private Paris” experiences that “hover below the normal tourist radar”, according to The New York Times, Ô Chateau has long been in the guidebooks. At the time of writing, it was #5 experience … Read more
This Serendipity recipe makes a quintessentially Paris cocktail from the world’s greatest bartender, Colin Field, of Bar Hemingway at The Ritz. Made with fresh mint, Ritz Champagne, Calvados, and apple juice, Colin says it’s “France in a glass.” It’s also a refreshing cocktail that’s perfect to sip in Paris in spring or summer. It’s not … Read more
The best Paris walks are all about aimlessly sauntering the grand boulevards and exploring the elegant arcades. Amble about for a few hours and you’ll understand how Paris gave birth to the flâneur, a stroller fascinated with street life, for whom sauntering the city was the best way to experience it. We do just that … Read more
The best Paris food souvenirs include delicious French traiteur treats such as pâtés, vinegars, preserves, and spices, and épicerie specialties such as gourmet ingredients, fine olive oils, wonderful charcuterie, and even cooking utensils. These are the edible souvenirs we recommend you take home when you’re in Paris. The best Paris food souvenirs can be found in French traiteurs and épiceries which … Read more