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In a new city piece, contributor Caitlyn Kinsella describes childhood memories in and a sensitive love for the city of Boston.

TravelCaitlyn KinsellaMay 11, 2020saying goodbye, saying goodbye to childhood places, Caitlyn Kinsella, Boston, Massachusetts, contributor post, contributor posts, travelComment

Wandering or Lost? Lauren Elkin's Flâneuse

In her latest for the Attic, Madeline Baker reviews Lauren Elkin’s Flâneuse and considers how the author translates the privileged position of the flâneur – traditionally a well-dressed man of no profession who would wander and wonder around a city, taking things in and contemplating them – to cultural female icons.

The Attic City Guides, Vol. 4: Salem

For our latest City Guide, writer Zoë G. Burnett takes on the most October location of all and takes us to all of her favorite haunts around Salem, Massachusetts.

Travel, City Guides, LifestyleZoë G. BurnettOctober 17, 2019Salem, Salem MA, Massachusetts, Salem Massachusetts, Hocus Pocus, City Guides, Zoë G. Burnett, travel, New England, autumn, Halloween

Travel Through the Pages: New England

As we head into autumn, Travel Through the Pages comes with us! In this month’s entry, Sam Cohen takes us to Boston and New England for the best autumnal reads, films, and art.

Travel Through the Pages: The South

Closing out the summer chapter of our travel series, Creative Director Raquel Reyes brings us to her Southern home, sharing the films, books, music, and art that have shaped her love of the region.

Travel Through the Pages: London

Next up in our favorite new travel series, M.A. McCuen takes us around London in books and films inspired by her lifelong love of the city and recent summer visit.

TravelM. A. McCuenAugust 26, 2019travel, travel through the pages, travel around Europe, London, England, tourism, M.A. McCuen, reading lists, summerComment

Travel Through the Pages: Berlin

Continuing our tour of beloved cities through art and literature, contributor Madeline Baker takes us through chilly days and overheated nights in Berlin.

TravelMadeline BakerAugust 21, 2019travel, Madeline Baker, Berlin, travel through the pages, christopher isherwood, reading lists, the, the man from u.n.c.l.e., lesser ury, art history, summerComment

Travel Through the Pages: The French Riviera

Launching a new travel series, EIC Olivia Gündüz-Willemin takes us to the South of France through books, films, and more.

What I'm Taking on Holiday, Vol. 4

The internet loves to beg the question, “What’s in My Bag?” but we here at the Attic thought we’d take that one step further and have our Editors share the things going into their suitcases. Editor-at-Large Lauren Olmeda returns to her home state of Michigan after living abroad for a year.

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Cooking to Cook, Vol. 3: The Croque Monsieur

For her latest entry in Cooking to Cook, Raquel talks France in the summer and makes her favorite sandwich from the beloved land.

Lifestyle, Food & DrinkRaquel ReyesJuly 14, 2019Raquel Reyes, cooking to cook, croque monsieur, grilled cheese, france, travel, french food, summer, cooking, recipes, grilled cheese recipe, food, food and drink

The Attic on Eighth Packing List

Inspired by Joan Didion’s quintessential packing list, the Attic team questions what it is that belongs on a modern day packing list of the same nature, sharing their own travel essentials.

Travel, LifestyleThe Attic On EighthJuly 2, 2019packing, packing list, what to pack, what I'm taking on holiday, Joan Didion, Joan Didion packing list, The White Album, travel, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Rory Mara, Amy Richardson, Lauren Olmeda, popular, travel through the pagesComment

The Attic City Guides, Vol. 3: Florence

Art History Grad Student Kiely Schuck shares the ins and outs of Florence, concentrating on its hidden gems, gelato shops, and cafés.

Five Things To Do This Summer

As we continue to embrace the current season, we’re making sure to add some joy to our summer to-do lists and share our favorite warm weather activities.

LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-Willemin and Raquel ReyesJune 21, 2019summer, summer 2019, five things to do in summer, things to do, summer activities, travel, local, staycation, summer reading, wanderlust, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-WilleminComment

Beautiful Things Are Worth Pursuing: Battling Homesickness with A Room with a View

New contributor and art historian Kiely Schuck shares her experience as a graduate student in Florence with E.M. Forster’s A Room with a View as a balm to keep homesickness at bay.

A Day in the Life, Vol. 1 – Mishka Hoosen

In the first of a series, Perfume Columnist Mishka Hoosen shares a day in his life, as she is currently completing an artists’ residency in Paris, working on a book exploring the cultural history of perfume and desire.

Lifestyle, Travel, BeautyMishka HoosenMay 20, 2019Mishka Hoosen, A Day in the Life, The Attic on Eighth, a day in Paris, day in Paris, Paris, travel, popularComment