A French Girl’s Search for the Meaning of Hipster

You know there’s something seriously wrong with a generation when most of us don’t want to admit what we basically just are. Whether extreme or moderate, hippies were proud of being hippies, punks were proud of being punks, but hipsters?! Well how very dare you call us hipsters! A French ex-pat living in New…

The Drug that makes Pablo Escobar look like a Saint

There’s a lot of things that fascinate us in the world, especially the things that scare the crap out of us. And learning about scopolamine, a.k.a “The Devil’s Breathe”, will do just that. The highly dangerous substance from a plant found in Columbia allegedly hypnotizes the user (or in most cases, the victim), causing them to…

When Bardot met Bond

I’m a little disappointed to report that there was no passionate affair to speak of between these two– simply a great friendship. Sean Connery and Brigitte did however make a wonderful western movie together called Shalako. Here’s a scene from the film, Bardot is at her best in this film I think, she has so…

Meet Harvey & Eddie: The Coolest Older Dudes on the Planet

I would love to get crunk with these guys. I wish they were my friends so we could sit around listening to ‘Bootie Bootie Everywhere’ and other classics all day long…

Inside Look: The New York Times Archives

The New York Times have been doing some great things on their website and Tumblr recently, and coming across videos like this is a real treat for me. I would pay good money to spend the day sifting through the newspaper’s old print archives, a department that used to be the heart of most publications…

Let’s visit every inch of this Chateau in Provence

Warning: This post may cause severe temporary displacement. The Chateau Moissac, a seventeenth-century noble family’s home nestled in the hilltops of haute Provence is nothing short of dreamy. I thought it was necessary to show you every available photograph this French baroque residence to make sure you really get the idea of just how great it…

The Absurdity of this Double-decker Hot Tub will Steal your Heart

Firstly, let’s feel sorry for the lonely guy sitting on the left. He probably farted and cleared that side of the tub. But in all honesty, this scene of people enjoying a 750 x 220 x 154 Luxeme 8000 Swim Spa makes me feel angry. I really, really want to hate it and brand these joyous…

10 Secret Tips for Foodies and Winos

1. Save an Unfinished Bottle of Wine for up to a Week Just for the record, I’ve never had this dilemna, but for those of you that are able to open a bottle of wine without finishing it, this is a pretty good tip. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrEMMZW1IMs&feature=player_embedded] 2. Make the cheese you serve at dinner parties look…

PARIS: Unpretentious, Honest Food gems

The decoration? “On s’en fou!” as the French say when they don’t give a toss. There’s a bit of a misconception when picking restaurants in thinking that fancy design, good-looking staff or a trendy following make for a good meal. In my book, places that don’t fuss over decor indicate they’re thinking about the food…

Steve McQueen Undressed! Make your own DIY Prints

Steve McQueen is truly a guy’s guy. And if there’s any guy that a guy should frame on his wall, Steve’s that guy! Okay, I won’t say guy anymore I promise… At his home in Palm Springs, McQueen practices his aim before heading out for a shooting session in the desert. During an after-lunch…