In France writer Pierre Assouline is a literary star. He has a weekly column in the daily paper, LeMonde where he also writes the most popular literary blog in France. He has published…
This article originally appeared on June 1, 2010 in The City Traveler. Click here to see the original version A century ago, Cardiff, the capital of Wales, was a prosperous…
Savouring the Bordeaux Culture of Wine In the tasting room of the Bordeaux winery, Chateau Lynch-Bages, I raised my glass, noted the dark brick colour of the wine and inhaled…
Not true, but my well-traveled friend’s mistake is typical. Few North Americans know much about Corsica and most have strong misconceptions about this Mediterranean island that is much closer…
This article originally appeared on March 2, 2009 in MacLean's Magazine. Click here to see the original version Vienna is known for its ornate palaces, for Mozart for pastries –…
(a version appeared in Maclean's Magazine) Paris.... Charles Dreyfus, in his mid-80's, carries his famous name with dignity and his tall frame with military bearing, as he continues to be…