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Weekend escapes, curated shopping finds, and hidden gems across Europe as seen through the eyes of an American in London with a suitcase always half-packed.

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Leave it to Anna: Ballots, Bracelets, and Strawberries - A First-Timer's Guide to Wimbledon

Everything I wish I'd known before my first Championships: how to actually get in, what to wear, where to sit, plus a hot take on the strawberries and cream phenomenon.

Leave it to Anna: Everything I Brought Home from Provence (Carry-On Edition)

Pottery, potions, and polka dots, all within the carry-on baggage allowance. Plus where to find quality Provençal prints, handmade olive oil soap, and the best pharmacy in the Luberon.

Coffee Talk: House Guests and Wine Retreats - A Chat with Valerie About Life in Southwest France

Two years into life in a 1762 stone house on the Dordogne, Valerie talks house guests, women's retreats, and the art of adjusting to life in a French small town.

Leave it to Anna: People, Water, and Sheep - Inside Dents, England's 249-Year-Old Glovemaker

A conversation with CEO Deborah Moore about the art of glove making, drawers full of royal and Hollywood history, and the castle that gloves rebuilt.

Coffee Talk: Group Tours and Ghost Signs - A Walk Across London With Jonnie of Bowl of Chalk

A chat with tour guide and author Jonnie Fielding about leading walks through London's back streets, one bestselling book of fun facts, and surprising stories you won't find in any guidebook.

Leave it to Anna: Fashion, Jewels, and Afternoon Tea - A London Girls' Trip Guide

Here are my top suggestions on what to do with your girlfriends on a quick getaway to London: royal palaces, great shops, and one double decker bus that serves tea and scones.

Coffee Talk: Comté, Camembert, and Chèvre - A Chat with Jennifer About Cheese in France

This week’s Substack will have to longing for a glass of wine, a piece of cheese, and a trip to France.

From the Archives: A Week in Provence

“The lavender fields are a sight to make even the most prosaic soul feel poetic.” - Peter Mayle

Leave it to Anna: The Square Mile on Foot - A Walk Through the Oldest Corner of London

This walk will take you past some of the most unique parts of London. It starts at an old church in Smithfield and ends with a pint on Fleet Street. And there is a famous cat along the way too.

Coffee Talk: Shoes Made for Walking - Chatting with Frosso About Parisian Street Style

I’m chatting with Frosso about French fashion trends, where she’s taking her friends for a drink, and what makes us yearn for Paris.