Happy Sunday, friends! My latest bi-weekly roundup in wine, food, lifestyle, design, and travel — including cities where people live longer, the new hack for price-shopping hotels, warmly minimalist NYC interiors, and all the spring pastas.
Where to Live Longer
Travel & Lifestyle
The world’s best cities for longevity, where lifestyle, food, and community shape how people age. Bergen tops the list, and it feels like the Nordic countries always score especially well in studies like these…
See the list →
Warmly Minimalist in NYC
Design & Architecture
Quintessentially New York chic with just the right amount of coziness. Inside a richly layered New York apartment of a Loro Piana executive, where quiet luxury, texture, and warm modernism come together really beautifully.
Step inside →
Chardonnay, Beyond the Usual Regions
Wine
Chardonnay can be surprisingly polarizing, but I’ll always be loyal! I’ve found that even people who think they dislike it often enjoy leaner, more mineral-driven styles with brighter acidity. This explores standout Chardonnays from unexpected regions, highlighting a broader range of styles.
Inside Europe’s Jet Fuel Crisis
Travel
I’ve been glued to this mess of a story lately with upcoming Europe travel. A closer look at how ongoing jet fuel shortages and aviation disruptions could impact routes and pricing this summer season.
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Your Brain on Art
Art & Wellness
Research continues to show that engaging with art can lower stress, improve mood, strengthen memory, and even support long-term brain health — making creativity even more powerful than we thought.
Spring Pasta Reimagined
Food
I’m headed back to Italy next week so I have pasta on the brain. Enjoyed this roundup of seasonal pasta dishes that lean lighter and brighter, built around seasonal spring ingredients and simple execution.
Browse recipes →
Google Hotels Has Checked In
Travel
Similar to Google Flights, Google now offers hotel price tracking, allowing travelers to monitor rates and receive alerts when prices rise or fall for specific stays.
Learn more →
Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing rest of your weekend!
xx—BB
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