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Three Restaurants Where the Basques Go to Celebrate
For fine dining without the pretense of Michelin-starred restaurants, we asked a local where her family marks special occasions.
Four Alsace Markets That Are Worth the Journey
The Alsace region of France is known for its Christmas markets. Autumn offers other attractions.
Three Normandy Markets That Are Worth the Journey
Normandy’s attractions go beyond the D-Day beaches. Where to go and what to buy.
A Croatian Island Hideaway Becomes a Gourmet Holiday
Hvar hospitality weakened our resolve to cook for ourselves.
A Croatian Odyssey Through Villages Lost in Time
A rural renaissance is creating alternatives to lodgings in famous hilltop towns.
The Scarves That Tie Me to Places I’ve Been
More than accessories, these souvenirs trigger poignant memories, especially since the pandemic.
Walnut Fever in the Périgord
After a lost year, watching the harvest provided a sense of renewal.
Pandemic Refuge in a Basque Fishing Village
Shifting tides and weather patterns were a metaphor for nature’s capacity to change.
Covid Cocooning in a French Château
“Entire house” meant 12,000 square feet, on 13 acres, including orchards.
An Appointment in Bern That Wasn’t on Our Itinerary
When is a passport too mutilated to use? It depends.
Pandemic Refuge in a Swiss Mountain Village
After a lost year, we are trying to resume our passion for foreign travel.
How Young Adults Can Get Retroactive Stimulus Payments
Millennials who became financially independent in 2020 haven’t received stimulus payments. Now there’s a way to fix that.