If you haven’t been to Paris, then you probably don’t know Pigalle, but you may know the Moulin Rouge and could guess that it is located in a seedier area of Paris known for its cabarets, adult shows, sex shops, and other late-night unmentionables.  The Pigalle neighborhood was once one of the most famous red-light districts in Europe,

When you think of Provence, the villages of Gordes, Menerbes, Bonnieux, Les Baux de Provence, or maybe even Saint Remy de Provence are the first villages that come to mind, but you rarely hear the village of Mane mentioned. This is good for those of us who like to explore new Provencal villages and prefer to avoid the

One of the best house margaritas in Europe is at 777 in Dublin. While I have also tried many of their unique Mexican inspired cocktails on the menu,  like the Lobo Verde (Don Julio blanco tequila, Triple Sec, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice) and the Mi Corba Mas Sexy (Don Julio blanco tequila, grapefruit,  lemon, thyme), I still prefer the

I’ve traveled to Israel several times this year and many more times during the past few years which has allowed me to stay at the best boutique hotels in Tel Aviv.  More recently, I have become obsessed with staying at the Mendeli Street Hotel, and it has become my go-to hotel when visiting Tel Aviv- a place I