Travel guides and tips

Within an hour or two of Manhattan by train, the Hudson Valley and Long Island’s Gold Coast hold some of the most spectacular monuments to Gilded Age excess…

As a New Yorker who enthusiastically welcomes visitors to the city and also makes a living as a licensed tour guide, I’m frustrated and alarmed by the unscrupulous…

You don’t expect to find an old-growth forest, a Victorian-style glasshouse, and a rushing waterfall a 20-minute train ride from Midtown Manhattan. But that’s exactly what you’ll find…

It’s tempting to think that everywhere you eat in Paris is going to be a stunner, but the reality is that that’s far from the case. And the…

One of the best things about New York is that there’s always something new to do. Done the Statue of Liberty, the Met, Central Park, and Times Square?…

March is Women’s History Month, and New York City continues to benefit from the achievements and accomplishments of countless women who made their mark on history. Or we…

Paris always feels like a dream, even when you finally arrive. It’s this dream-come-true quality that compels Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn to sing, “Bonjour, Paris!” as they…

I got to take a fun hands-on workshop to learn how to cook a three-course Spanish meal, including paella with a Catalan twist — right here in Barcelona.…

Hollywood has produced a steady stream of icons over the years, and it’s safe to say that Marilyn Monroe is one of the most recognizable figures from the…

It’s that time of year again. Time to party, time to reflect, time to set new goals… but mostly, time to celebrate! New Year’s Eve is an exciting…

There’s something truly magical about Paris in December. It might be cold, but the city more than makes up for the chilly bite in the air. The streets…

New York is a wonderful city to spend any holiday! As Hollywood has shown us time and time again, it’s an ideal spot to celebrate Christmas. Whether you…