Author: Laura Glendinning

Off Season Layering – Any Time But Summer in Europe Going back to England to see relatives required two things as a kid. Dealing with cigarette smoke literally everywhere, especially the plane, and lugging a winter coat that we rarely needed back home in Houston. Even a few years ago I brought a big, heavy,…

Paris in winter has a quieter charm: fewer crowds, glowing lights, and cozy cafés offering a warm retreat. Take advantage of this serene season to venture beyond the city on easy day trips. Whether you want to wander medieval streets, savor comforting winter cuisine, or explore festive markets, here are our top five picks: Embrace…

by Laura Glendinning England has cheddar, Italy has Parmesan, Holland has Gouda, Greece has Feta and France has Roquefort, Camembert, Brie, Comte, Gruyere, and, well you get the idea.  As Charles de Gaulle once asked “how can you govern a country in which there are 246 kinds of cheese?”  Make that at least 1200 and…