Paris Travel Tips

France and Vietnam are inextricably linked due to France’s colonialist ways. From the middle of the 19th century until 1954, France occupied Vietnam. By the time the French left (or, um, kicked back to France), the country’s cuisine had been broadly influenced by the French. The current incarnations of pho—the soup-y national dish of Vietnam—and […]

Finding the best chocolate in Paris is not an easy task, as there are infinite options, each better than the other. According to the Wall Street Journal, in the last decade, the number of artisanal chocolate makers in France has grown by forty percent. This means that you need not walk far to find an […]

Are you one of those people that slinks down in your seat when the sommelier of a restaurant is approaching your table, fearing she or he is going to know you’re not the wine pro you wish you were? You’re not alone. The wine world can be very nebulous and intimidating. But have no fear. […]

Paris is not only known as the City of Light, but also, of course, the City of Love.  Cozy boutique hotel rooms with a view of the Eiffel Tower. Hand-in-hand strolls along the Seine with that special someone. Sneaking kisses in the Luxembourg Gardens. There are countless romantic moments just waiting to be experienced in […]

Pistou soup is southern-French summertime in a bowl. With fresh herbs, bright seasonal vegetables, and a pesto-inspired sauce borrowed from the nearby Liguria region in Italy, pistou soup is the essence of what makes French cooking so great. The beauty of this recipe, as with so many other French classics, lies in its versatility. Feel […]