Alright, I'm going to let you in on a little secret: Paris is nice. Paris is great. Paris is filled with romance and excitement and lots of sites for tourists to gape in awe at. But France has a hidden treasure. Well off the beaten path and far away from the flashes of cameras and loud city noises, you can find a beautifully preserved, medieval city that goes by the name of... Rouen. Time stands still in Rouen. The tudor style buildings, the narrow, cobblestone streets, the t

"Bonjour!" That's how to begin every interaction when in France. None of this, "I'd like three shots of tequila, please." Nope. It's "Bonjour!... I'd like three shots of tequila please." Otherwise you're considered rude. I learned this the hard way. It's nice though, isn't it? It almost forces you to be happy and jovial with everyone you interact with. I believe I'm going to adopt this method of communication and use it from now on. Perhaps it will start catching? What to say

"God save our gracious Queen. Long live our noble Queen." So starts the lyrics of England's national anthem. To be sure, the Queen is a magnificent figurehead and an amazing symbol of English history and tradition. Even her home (or should I say "homes?") is enough to make your jaw drop. I've seen Buckingham Palace. The White House doesn't hold a candle to it. The White House doesn't even hold a match against Buckingham Palace. I mean, seriously... it's a friggin' PALACE. But

Okay, so I absolutely HAVE to write about my new favourite design team, Bartosz Kusierz and Renata Patryn and their clothing line, DANAKIL. Based in Krakow but quickly gaining international popularity, this team is ridiculous in all the best ways. I was fortunate enough to meet up with this dream team, as well as their talented photographer, Mateusz Szelc (One Light Studio) when they showcased their line in NYC. I saw their designs, dangling on a rack in the most tempting man