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My husband and I take an anniversary trip each year, and this year we headed south to explore Mexico City . We hoped it would hit all our favorite vacation necessities: culture, art, architecture, style, and, of course, food. When friends heard we were going, several asked if it’s safe; I’m happy to report that I felt very safe and at ease the entire time. As with any big city, just use a little common world-traveler sense. What we found exceeded our expectations. I loved the juxtaposition of traditional and modern found in every aspect of the city – there’s good reason it’s the World Design Capital for 2018. Here are five of my favorite discoveries. 1. Tacos. Food. More Tacos. I can safely say Mexico City’s tacos are life-changing. From green-chorizo tacos to tacos al pastor served on the street, each bite left me wanting … another taco! Tip: Tacos are almost always served with red and green sauce. I quickly learned that spicy here is next level spicy , with habanero peppers often...

Sea Change That cultural oasis shimmering in the Persian Gulf is no mirage: After five years of delays, the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum opens tomorrow, November 11. With a permanent collection that ranges from a Bronze Age Bactrian princess sculpture to twenty-first-century pieces from artists such as Cy Twombly and loans from 13 French museums, it’s the first of its kind in the Arab world.   The museum’s view overlooking the sea. Sunbeams filter through the roof to create a rain of light. The museum's interior plaza. Aglow at night.   The museum’s biggest showpiece might be itself: a collection of 55 whitewas...