Word of Mouth Paris: Bars and Restaurants

From hidden gems to the classically French, our top picks for eating and drinking in La Ville-Lumière

by David Graver and Katie Olsen Everybody has a recommendation to offer regarding a trip to Paris; those who have visited “La Ville-Lumière” claim a favorite spot and are ever-eager to share it. Generally, however, they’re all quite personal or, on the contrary, quite touristy. It’s a city known for the best in food and culture—and rightfully so—with countless remarkable offerings, but it’s a place …

D’emploi Roll-Top Backpack

Sturdy waxed canvas, chrome-oil tanned leather and deadstock duck camo

When companies sell on the “handmade” platform, few customers imagine the mindless assembly line that is quite often the reality. However, Brooklyn’s one-man workshop d’emploi is the real deal. Designer and craftsman Kyle Mosholder makes each piece from start to finish, so you know no corners are cut. And while this is no new news, d’emploi’s new backpack is. An update on the HHI Day …

Blue Train: Pretoria to Cape Town

A peek into the “Window to the Soul of South Africa” aboard the legendary locomotive

by Laura Feinstein One of the most iconic symbols of luxury in South Africa, the famous Blue Train line has spent the last 67 years taking visitors on an adventure through the country’s stunning and diverse scenery. Starting in Pretoria, the Blue Train travels through a range of backdrops—from the Winelands, through the country’s storied mountain ranges, to small hamlets and towards its final destination, …