Paris

Like me, it's possible that you have never heard of Indian bodybuilder and former Mr. Universe, Manohar Aich - at least, I had never heard of him until earlier this week, when he turned 100 and offered some wise words about life and happiness.

The other night, alone in Paris, I was thinking about what it means to be independent.

I'm in Paris, which makes me happy for all kinds of obvious reasons. It's lovely to be in a place where you're surrounded by beauty.

French icon, model and one-time Chanel muse, Ines de la Fressange, dispenses her fashion and beauty bon mots in her new style and travel guide, Parisian Chic.

And I've decided to narrow them down to my travel highlights of the year: Paris, Huizhou, London, Mexico City, Turks & Caicos.