Destination Guides

Each destination guide is based upon Xavier’s own travels and includes his take on where to stay, where to eat, and what to do — from cultural sites to nightlife. Each dispatch is based on real travels, so keep checking back for another one, once a month.

April 2026 · Egypt

Cairo

A city of impossible scale and unmistakable texture — where ancient grandeur sits beside art deco apartment buildings and the best grilled meat you'll eat anywhere.

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March 2026 · Austria

Vienna

Imperial and intimate in equal measure — Vienna rewards slow mornings in grand cafés, afternoons lost in furnished interiors, and evenings that begin with natural wine.

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