How a Visit to Basque Country Cured Me of Fish Phobia
Each time I asked a vendor in the St. Jean-de-Luz market which ingredients they used for marmitako, they looked at me like I was, um, a fish out of water.
How to Eat Like A Basque Without Breaking the Bank
Don’t be seduced by the constellation of Michelin-starred restaurants in this foodie’s paradise. Here’s how to make your money — and your feast — go further.
Cooking in Other People’s Kitchens
Some of the best meals I have eaten in France have consisted of food I prepared myself. How to navigate the quirky kitchens of vacation rentals.
Savoring Alsace: A Slow Traveler Goes Beyond the Façades
Being able to experience the rhythms of daily life in a rural French village is one of the joys of visiting Alsace. Here are others.
From a Page of French History, Lessons for Modern Times
From the rubble of Alsace, survivors gathered the remains of World War II. Now objects donated by their descendants have been turned into a striking museum.
In Alsace During Grape Harvest, ‘BYOB’ Means Bring a Bottle to Fill
Along the Route des Vins, visitors to Alsace can observe time-honored traditions, as Alsatians celebrate the vendange in the vineyards and villages.