Dear Cannes, I’m thinking of you as the international film festival you host each year would have opened today. Have I ever told you that if the French Riviera and Beverly Hills had a baby, it would look a lot like you (La Croisette in particular)? But only if the…

Dear India,I can’t imagine your streets empty in the midst of a nationwide lockdown. 1.3 billion people. Every time I’ve returned from one of your cities Manhattan seems empty. I’ve always liked that about you.I was plotting to visit this year and have so much to say to you. But…

Dear Tokyo,I have a confession. I’m always jet lagged when I see you no matter how long I stay. But it’s a dreamy kind of jet lag thanks to your good company. You are elegant and a rebel in your own unique way.I have another confession. I could shack up…