Follow The Chocolate Route from Ghirardelli in San Francisco to Ferrero in Italy, tasting California and Mediterranean chocolate traditions along the way.
The Chocolate Route: From Ghirardelli to Ferrero Read More »
From Saint-Tropez to the Mediterranean coast, fashion houses are transforming beach clubs into summer showrooms with branded cabanas, restaurants and seaside takeovers.
When Fashion Houses Take Over the Beach Read More »
From Venetian chopines and Louis XIV’s red heels to Hollywood glamour and California flats, discover how high heels rose to fashion—and why women stepped down.
Whatever Happened to the High Heel? Read More »
Discover the coffee traditions that bring people together—from Turkish coffee and lokum to French macarons, Italian amaretti, Portuguese pastéis de nata, Greek kourabiedes, and California’s beloved chocolate chip cookie.
Coffee and Small Delights Around the World Read More »
Explore Sveti Stefan and Budva, where a restored medieval village and one of the Adriatic’s oldest towns reveal the art of preserving history.
Montenegro | When History Becomes Hospitality Read More »
Why do Breton stripes still feel at home in coastal towns from Brittany to the Mediterranean? Discover why this timeless shirt never became a trend—it simply became part of coastal life.
Why Coastal Towns Love Wearing Breton Stripes Read More »
Discover the French Riviera tradition of les pieds dans l’eau, where humble seaside cabanons became chic beach restaurants made for long Mediterranean lunches.
The Beach Shack as the Riviera’s Best Table Read More »
What if one of the secrets to living well is simply continuing to learn? Linda Benson’s story proves curiosity has no expiration date.
The Joy of Being a Beginner Read More »
Discover Carmel-by-the-Sea through its quiet streets, storybook cottages, Carmel Beach, Pebble Beach, local cafés, and artistic heritage in this immersive VeniS Atelier coastal escape.
Carmel-by-the-Sea – The Storybook Village Read More »
What can our homes learn from life at sea? Discover Caliterranean design, where California openness, Mediterranean simplicity and yacht intelligence meet.
Caliterranean Homes: The Intelligence of Yacht Design, Brought Ashore Read More »
Discover why the humble scarf has become one of the world’s most timeless accessories. From ancient trade routes and Hermès silk carrés to Mediterranean cafés and California coastlines, explore the enduring style of one scarf across two shores.
Caliterranean Style – One Scarf, Two Coasts Read More »
The California lifestyle is less about palm trees and perfection—and more about outdoor living, casual beauty, fresh food, freedom and connection to place.
What Is the California Lifestyle, Really? Read More »