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When people think of Paris, France, they often picture the Eiffel Tower sparkling at night, romantic strolls along the Seine, and the delicate flavor of a crêpe eaten beneath the gaze of Haussmannian buildings. Yet tucked away in the 1st arrondissement, steps from the glitzy Opéra Garnier, lies a different side of Paris, one filled with steaming bowls of ramen, cute manga shops, and the sweet scent of matcha-flavored everything. Welcome to Little Tokyo, Paris’s unofficial Japanese quarter, where the rising sun meets la belle vie.

Nestled in the countryside of Normandy, France, the town of Giverny holds a treasure that has enchanted visitors for over a century: the home and gardens of Claude Monet. Famed as the father of Impressionism, Monet transformed a simple country estate into a living masterpiece full of color, texture, and light. Stepping foot into his domain today feels like entering one of his iconic paintings. Let's explore Monet’s Home and Gardens in Giverny together.

Paris is a city for food lovers, complete with fantastic food markets, each with its own flavor, flair, and faithful following. If you're a traveler who seeks not only the soul of a city through its scents, textures, and tastes of its finest ingredients, look no further than the Marché Président-Wilson. Nestled in the elegant 16th arrondissement and framed by iconic Parisian facades, this semi-weekly food market is beloved by locals and top chefs alike. Let’s explore...

France is celebrated for its diverse and cultivated culinary traditions. Among its many gastronomic treasures, crêpes and galettes stand out as simple yet elegant dishes that have charmed palates around the world. These thin pancakes, one sweet and the other savory, originate from the same ...

Millions of people worldwide consume tea. In the United States, in 2021 alone, nearly 85 billion servings of tea (more than 3.9 billion gallons) were consumed, whether alone, in a coffee shop, or even at a tea party. Per-capita tea consumption in the United States has steadily grown in recent years and is projected to continue growing. At-home American tea consumption in 2024 is projected to be ...