(Guest blogpost by Marla Felcher) The hurdle is high for any market that is down the street from Chez Panisse – the birthplace of California cuisine made famous by chef-owner Alice Waters’ dedication to organic, locally-grown ingredients. The Downtown Berkeley market doesn’t disappoint. Fresh and…
One of the joys of traveling is meeting strangers with whom a chance conversation sparks a sense of kinship that feels like destiny. During my recent journey through the South of France, an unremarkable leg of the trip involved a shuttle from the train to the…
I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to join another New York Times Journeys trip to the South of France as their featured expert.I arrived into Marseille, France, a couple days before the tour’s departure. It’s a port city that fascinates me with its layers…
I’m the type of person who mourns the end of summer like a good relationship that ended abruptly—and not by mutual choice. And yet, once I inhale the crisp air for a few days, I’m able to find love again although the terms of it…
Like learning to ride a bicycle, shopping at flea and antiques markets is a skill that improves with practice. If you want to speed up your flea-market savvy, here are recommendations distilled from my own experiences and occasional mistakes. But rest assured that…
(Guest blogpost and photos by Marla Felcher) I recently traveled with my husband to Mendoza, Argentina, the largest wine producing area in Latin America, for the Malbec. Period. But within an hour of checking into the Park Hyatt Mendoza and eating our first meal—avocado toast…
(Guest post and photos by Debra Dout) Holidays are the perfect time for a trip to Paris and Thanksgiving is the best. The food, friends, and freedom to improvise the menu are an unbeatable combination—and with no religious overtones. We love to cook, we love to…
During my Provence trip with New York Times Journeys, we were treated to many marvelous and tasty adventures. One of the travelers was John Boydston, a freelance photographer based in Atlanta. Check out this photo essay of the Arles market (a Saturday and Wednesday market, although…
[Guest post and photos by Ethan Lipsitz] Ever find yourself in LA on a weekend and looking for something to do? There is a thriving vintage flea market scene in and around Los Angeles that’s worth exploring. I moved to the area in 2008…
Love Paris? Love exploring markets? Here are 6 practical tips to take with you as you stroll and shop at the markets of Paris. (Be sure your volume is turned up!)