The Lower East Side

For many New Yorkers with Ukranian, Russian, or Jewish heritage – a large proportion – or even for any New Yorker at all who didn’t come over on the Mayflower – the Lower East Side has a magic all its own. It’s associated with immigration, the “melting pot” ideal, the place where grandma or grandpa [...]

To See and Be Seen in Paris

“Paris’s Chicest Spots for Nightlife, Evening Life, and Seeing and Being Seen”
Paris is an unashamedly, unrelentingly elegant city. The Parisian sense of style – subdued, understated tailored clothing, impeccably arranged scarves, just enough jewelry and makeup to catch the eye without ever appearing self-consciously styled – is a magical art that eludes even the most [...]

East Village New York Guide

Seedier, grittier, and less gentrified than its westerly neighbor, the East Village is also more inexpensive, more fun, and far more authentic, although it’s no longer the bohemian squalor depicted in the now-dated rock musical “Rent.” With a vibrant Ukranian population, a large student enclave, and an increasing influx of young professionals, this area around [...]

Chelsea New York Guide

Trendy, elegant, and vibrant, Chelsea is the place to be for well-heeled twenty-somethings looking for the chance to see and be seen. With a particularly gay-friendly vibe (as long as you’re good-looking and well-dressed, your gender identity or preference is irrelevant – though tolerance won’t extend far to the schlumpy-looking of any persuasion), Chelsea is [...]

New York’s Best Ethnic Eateries

New York’s status as a melting pot – cosmopolitan, cutting-edge, and diverse – has never been more true than today. And few fields reflect the unique nature of New York’s international outlook than its dining scene, which ranges from Australian to Zimbabwean and everything in between. Here are a few recommendations for lesser-known or less-common [...]

Great Barrington – Idyllic Village

America’s small towns have been a staple of poetry, novels, songs, and patriotism for centuries, but towns like Great Barrington, Massachussetts, prove a unique spin on the trope of idyllic village setting.

Trieste Day Trip Guide

Tucked away in the north of Italy, Trieste melds the traditions of Slovenia and Italy, at whose borders it lies, combining elements of Italian, German, Slavic, Balkan, and Italian culture.

The Magic of Oxford

If you’ve visited the Oxford colleges and found that, while beautiful, they seemed empty without their students, here is a chance to experience the vibrancy of life within and without.

Idyllic Ischia Island Day Trip Guide

The island of Ischia, a tranquil and lush island located off the coast of Naples, receives both the benefits and drawbacks of being located near its more famous sister, Capri.

The Magic of Paris

While Paris’s many nooks and crannies can take years or even decades to fully explore, here are five moments, foods, streets, and sights of Paris to help you.

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