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Alex & Beyond

Food-focused travel and less obvious destinations in Europe 🌎

Launched 10 months ago

There’s No Wrong Way to Travel

Except maybe a cruise, just kidding, kind of...

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5 Less Obvious Destinations for your European Summer Vacation

Warm-weather escapes with beautiful beaches, great food, and a little more breathing room

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Where I'd Send a Friend: French Riviera Edition

Which towns to visit, based on what you actually care about

Jun 23•Alex & Beyond

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Did I Make a Mistake Moving to France?

How life here hasn't been what I expected

Jun 19•Alex & Beyond

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Let Me Tell You About My Favorite Town in the South of France

There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of it

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Life in France

Did I Make a Mistake Moving to France?

How life here hasn't been what I expected

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Field Notes: March, 2026

WSET classes, a wave of new openings in the French Riviera, and exciting travel news

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Less Glamorous Side of Life in France: Part Deux

More time has passed, and I have more grievances to air.

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Travel

5 Less Obvious Destinations for your European Summer Vacation

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​Where I Take My Friends When They Visit Nice

Secret apero spots, local shopping, all-day dining and more!

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Let Me Tell You About My Favorite Town in the South of France

There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of it

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Recent posts

Souvenirs from the South of France That Are Actually Worth Room in Your Suitcase

A guide to locally made, useful, and tasty things to bring back home

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Elba Island: The Trip I Didn’t Appreciate as Much as I Should Have

A beautiful Italian island, a trip that wasn't how I imagined it, and a lesson in letting a place be what it is

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After Seven Years in Europe, These Are the Things I Still Miss About America

I’ve adjusted a lot, but I still crave tacos, Costco, and an iced coffee the size of my face

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Alex & Beyond

Food-focused travel and less obvious destinations in Europe 🌎