Istanbul, Turkey

The view from The Kempinski Ciragon Palace of the Bosphorus River. The Blue Mosque. Aya Sophia. Basilica Cistern. The spice market. Turkish ice cream. The whirling dervishes.

Categories: life, pictures, travel

Paris, France

I love the romance of Paris…the beautiful architecture, strong lines and picture-perfect monuments. Even ordinary signs have appeal to me in French. I have an obsession with Laduree. This classy, elegant pastry shop on the Champs Elysses has been around…

Categories: food, france, life