Even in the depths of COVID, the Parisians had a sense of humor. 

Years ago, I spent a week in San Sebastian to attend a Spanish language immersion class.

The reclusive street artist Banksy (nobody really knows who he is, possibly not even his mum.) has been getting a lot of coverage these days.

Bac Ha is located 200 miles from Hanoi or 65 miles from Sapa. It is the 'capital' of the Hmong Hoa (Flower Hmong), one of Vietnam’s most vibrant ethnic groups.

Of course there’s no sign for 425 Park Avenue, the newest Jean-Gorges Restaurant in New York. I poke around the massive front entrance to this glass and steel office building in the heart of the city