Inside Galapagos Boutique and Dave’s Coffee, Two Treasures in Charlestown, Rhode Island

May 31, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

A look inside two popular destinations for shoppers and coffee addicts in southern Rhode Island.

Oxford, Day 6: A Walk About Town

May 15, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

Originally posted June 1, 2012, this blog post series is an undergraduate short-term study abroad trip in Oxford, UK in partnership with Salve Regina University and St. Clare’s Oxford.

How to Shop the French Market Like a Parisian

June 24, 2017.Reading time 11 minutes.

Going to the French market has taken my interest in food to an entirely new level. Don’t get me wrong, the Aquidneck Growers’ Farmer’s Market in Newport still has a very special place in my heart, but the concept of shopping at the French market for an American is an incredible sensory experience. I’m fortunate […]

Shopping at Sissi’s Corner in Le Marais

February 13, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

After 3 years, it only made sense that my first stop in Paris was shopping in Le Marais. I did some research on the best consignment shops to check out and found Sissi’s Corner on a list in Time Out Paris. Located around the corner from Place des Vosges and a short walk from Bastille, […]

Is Outlet Shopping Really Worth It?

June 16, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

Michael Kors recently settled a lawsuit for $4.8 million for misleading its outlet customers by labeling its outlet merchandise as “discounted,” when in fact, the outlet goods are made specifically for the outlet. If you ever pay attention to the clothing tags from a brand’s regular retail store at the mall vs. its outlet store, […]