“Becoming” French?
I finally bit the bullet and applied for French citizenship (gulp)… thoughts from a citizen of the world on (possibly) taking on a new nationality…
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The One Dish You Must Eat in Madrid
A very typical madrileno dish which you should really try when you’re in the Spanish capital (for CNTraveler)
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Picasso’s Paris Five of the Artist’s Paris Haunts
Five Places in Paris forever linked to the great Spanish master of 20th century art, perfect to complement a visit to the recently renovated Picasso Museum.
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Whatsapp Doc? … NOT What the Doctor Ordered!
The absurdly comical story of the flirtations from a French doctor over whatsapp… and the surprises that it leads to!
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Fall-ing in Love: 7 Romantic Autumn Ideas in Paris
Why the fall is also a wonderful time for lovers in Paris, romantic things to do such as strolls with hot chocolate, the wine fair and art studio open houses…
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Insider Tips for Exploring Tango in Buenos Aires
Insider Tips for Exploring Tango in Buenos Aires by Lily Heise for the Context Travel Blog A great cultural fascination of Argentina is unquestionably…
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Following Vincent van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise
Tracing Vincent van Gogh’s time in Auvers-sur-Oise, the village near Paris where the artist spent the last months of his life.
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La Rentrée: The Great French “Return”… But of Who?
The beginning of September is a very crucial time of the year: la Rentée. But what kind of “Return” will it be? Funny Romantic Stories of la Tigresse….
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Modernist Architect the Genius of lluis Domenech i Montaner
Some key works by lluis Domenech i Montaner, a contemporary of Gaudi and one of Barcelona’s Modernista movement’s top architects (for Context Travel)
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With Compliments… the Very, Very Unexpected “Perks” of Roman Hotels
Or a Harlequin romance gone terribly wrong…
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