Venice Preserved Francesco [de Mosto]’s Venice inspired Mary and me to renew our acquaintance with this seminal scattering of islands that has given birth to so much of what we call culture.

Blown by the winds to Siena Sometimes an exhibition of art from a particular time and place reaches out, grabs you by the scruff of the neck and hauls you away to its city of origin.

Paris bistros A couple of dozen new additions, including several that have become instant favorites.  .