When traveling, I never miss a visit to the local supermarket. It’s a chance to both step into local life and bring home some bargain souvenirs. While my favorite foreign …

New York has a lot of museums. I should know I live smack in between the Guggenheim and the Cooper Hewitt, with another half dozen museums (including the Met) within …

Ghent is an easy day trip from Brussels, but as I learned on my way-too-short visit, it’s worth an overnight or two. The canals, stunning architecture, historic pubs and unique …

Day tripping from London is so easy that it’s hard not to plan an excursion. Trains go virtually everywhere– and get you there unbelievably quick. As I study London train …

The first time I visited Florence’s San Croce neighborhood, I must have walked right past the entrance to Scuola del Cuoio, a leather school in the heart of Florence. Though …

New York’s Lower East Side used to be the spot for shopping, with vendors in business for generations. Most of those shops are now shuttered, replaced by condos, real estate …