Explore by destination to discover her curated guides, indulgent escapes, and timeless tips, one exquisite location at a time. Or explore by publication to follow her bylines from New York to Nice, each story as curated as the journey itself.

Over the years, Irvina’s byline has appeared in The New York Times, Gotham, Luxury Travel Advisor, the Michelin Guide, and numerous other publications. Whether she’s writing about a five-star spa or a hidden bistro, each piece reflects her signature curiosity, wit, and eye for detail.

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Sorbonne Revisited: 70 Years, One Woman’s Story

Irvina Lew featured in France Today. L’Université de Sorbonne has been standing tall in the 5^th arrondissement of Paris since 1257, making it the fourth-oldest university in all of Europe. When people think of this prestigious institution, their thoughts often turn to its famous alumni, including scientist Marie Curie, literary great Victor Hugo and philosopher Simone de Beauvoir, each of whom has left their distinctive mark on history.

But what of the American alumna, Irvina Lew, now 87, who followed her dream of studying in France one summer in 1958, when she was just 19? And what did she make of it when she returned in 2025