We often find ourselves envious of Odysseus. Sure, the hero spent 20 years away from his Ithaca home, his wife, and his son, but his travels read like the journey of our dreams: his odyssey included stops (albeit often harrowing)... Read More

Updated May 2024Having scoured our bookshelves and after asking our expert guides to weigh in on their favorites, we’ve come up with our picks for the 10 best books set in Japan. 1. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami T... Read More

Throughout most of its history (in AD at least), Rome has been the home of powerful and ambitious papal nobility. These nobles left their mark not only on Rome's history, but also on the physical fabric of the city: each family h... Read More

Ah, the City of Lights. Is there anything more romantic, charming or picturesque? From the blooms of the spring to the brisk intrigue of the winter, as the saying goes, it’s always a good idea. If you’ve visited the capital of Fr... Read More

2021: Welcome back to Paris! Bastille Day, known in France as le 14 juillet, is marked with parades, parties, fireworks, and singing of La Marseillaise, the French national anthem. Celebrating the cherished French Republican idea... Read More