Benjamin Leszcz 
CLICK HERE FOR PART II Chamonix poses a dilemma for people like me. There’s no question that skiing is the main attraction but, well, this is France; food is pretty important, too. Even with its small population, Chamonix boasts nearly as many Michelin starred restaurants as Milan. Everywhere, the prospect … Read More
CLICK HERE FOR PART I The sun is starting to sink behind the mountains as I arrive in the French town of Chamonix. A town, but it feels like a village; it’s bustling as folks stock up on dinner supplies and buy out the last of the baguettes (good luck finding … Read More
When I was 20, my friend Andrew moved to Whistler. He worked as a waiter, lived in staff housing with two beautiful Australian girls, and had a lot more fun than I did writing papers about Kant in a crappy Halifax apartment. In February of 2002, I visited Andrew. It … Read More
There’s nothing wrong with the Louvre. The Eiffel Tower, we know, is sort but impressive, in that open-air kind of way. Still, if you’re seeking an authentic Parisian experience, neither of these destinations will quite do the trick. Here, DailyXY’s cliché-free guide to Paris. Chow To tourists, Montmartre is home to the Sacré-Coeur and endless crêpes. But … Read More
One of the great blessings of the digital age is that we’ve finally got something to listen to in the car. If obnoxious radio DJs are still a part of your morning commute, it’s time to take a trip to the iTunes store and pick up some podcasts. Here, four of our favourites. WTF with … Read More
