Having spent decades appraising art treasures across Europe's grand estates, I've developed a peculiar fondness for the juxtaposition of natural and man-made wonders. The Sussex coastline—with its Vic...
The first time I encountered Strasbourg in winter, I was utterly bewitched. Having spent decades appraising fine art and antiques across Europe, I've developed rather discerning tastes—and this Alsati...
In my sixty-odd years traversing Europe's culinary landscapes, I never imagined finding myself utterly captivated by a small agricultural city in Oklahoma's wheat belt. Yet here I stand, pleasantly su...
Paris and I have maintained a rather passionate love affair for over three decades now. My first visit in the late '80s—a professional excursion to examine a collection of 18th-century porcelain—ignit...
There's something rather magical about returning to one's homeland as a visitor rather than a resident. Having spent the last decade in the sun-scorched landscapes of El Paso, my periodic returns to B...
Paris has been my faithful muse for over three decades, from my early days as an art appraiser documenting French masterpieces to my current chapter as a semi-retired cultural enthusiast. While El Pas...