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…2015marjorie A friend of mine from Washington, DC was driving to Maine for her best friend’s wedding. En route, she called the bride-to-be to remind her to gather “something old,…
…limited selection of fruits and vegetables indicates a local farmer who is selling what’s currently in season. Vendors with a broad array of produce, some of it off-season, are usually…
…where other diners visited throughout our meal with sommeliers who helped them choose the evening’s wines. Leaving the restaurant that first night, we already felt fully immersed in Mendozan wine…
Fall is one of the best seasons to visit Provence. Temperatures hover at a comfortable level, harvests reach their peak, and prices plummet. There are many deals to be found…
…each day and the best timing, can be daunting. My Paris Market Finder tool can make that easier. Marché Président Wilson It’s divided into two sections: You can use the…
…This is not the best-known flea market in Paris, but it ranks as one of the best flea markets of Paris. It’s right at the top of my personal fave…
El Rastro is the largest weekly flea market in Spain. Perhaps the most compelling reason to go is to soak up a local cultural experience. When in Madrid, it’s as much…
…there’s plenty to buy, the point of going is usually not expressly about shopping for gifts. Instead, it’s more about the pleasure of enjoying the company of family and friends,…
…Show in January Tip 1: Go places where others aren’t going, as long as there’s a strong and stable government in that country. The best deals can be found after…
…to snip the ragged leaves and collect the skeletal vines, heaping them into the compost pile to prepare for next year’s soil. Next year’s garden. Next year’s mercies and miracles….