Dear Curious Traveler, Here at Context, our ultimate aim is to live up to our name. To give something “Context” is to connect the dots between eras, geographies, and cultures; it's to weave us all together as part of a larger, sh... Read More

To both the casual observer and the curious intellectual, the fascinating city of Paris highlights the layers of French history through culture, fashion, and food. Though we'd never turn our nose up at the occasional degustations... Read More

The month of March is not only the tail-end of winter (and if our furry friend, Punxsutawney Phil is correct in his prediction, spring is coming early this year), but it also celebrates women throughout history—especially signifi... Read More

        “Go thou to Rome,—at once the Paradise,        The grave, the city, and the wilderness.”        Percy Shelley (1792-1822)We’ve been one to be caught wistfully wandering around Jane Austen’s tombstone at Winchester Cathedr... Read More

When it comes to coffee, Portugal might not be the first place that comes to mind. But, we're pleased to report that Portuguese caffeine concoctions are definitively under-hyped: from the moment we tossed back a cup to wash down ... Read More