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[Messy Nessy Chic]   On this day in 1927, Charles Lindbergh touched down in Paris, completing the world's first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Also on this day, exactly 5 years later in 1932, Amelia Earhart landed in Northern Ireland, becoming the 1st transatlantic solo flight by a woman. Isn’t me stumbling upon this random fact some sort of sign? A sign that we should finally just book a flight somewhere?! How about a [Mystery Flight to Paradise (circa 1950)](? Or a weekend in Honolulu via [the Long Lost World of the Luxury Flying Boat](? And for kicks, let’s reminisce over [Airplanes that had Piano Bars, Cocktail Lounges, Pubs, and Restaurants](. But what if you booked a flight to Paris? As you might’ve heard, the city has started to reopen. We’ve got a new [Spring & Summer events guide]( to tempt you over, and as always, don’t forget to [pack your closest companion](. Not ready to travel overseas just yet? Take a virtual weekend stroll with me through Paris instead. If you missed our Keyholder walk on Wednesday as the city’s terraces re-opened, you can [re-watch it here in the Keyholder Video Archive](. Oh and one last thing. This week, I introduced a new little series for the gram, something I’m calling “[My Husband Fixing Things](”. Pretty sure it’s going to break the internet. Cheers to the weekend. Stay curious! [Nessy]   [She Lives at The Last Stop to The North Pole](  [72330644_118799142632067_6853581100158863665_n]( For the adventurous of spirit, and those who yearn to pack a bag and disappear to somewhere as remote as possible, arguably nowhere quite captures the imagination as Svalbard. The far flung Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ice lies just six hundred and fifty miles from the North Pole. It may be a place where…  [Continue Reading](   [The Grand Re-opening of Paris: A Spring & Summer Guide](  [005-Willy-Ronis-pcdebaudouin-930x1211-1]( It’s finally happening. After months (or what felt like years) of lockdown, Paris is finally swinging open its doors, polishing its wine glasses and getting its groove back. As always, we’re here to accompany you with a little inspiration and guidance as the city returns to a degree of normality. And don’t forget to make… Pssst!  [Continue Reading](   [Let’s Reminisce Over Airplanes That Had Piano Bars, Cocktail Lounges, Pubs, and Restaurants](  [p063sr9n]( Airlines today just aren’t up for a good party anymore. Look at those fancy folks hanging out in comfy swivel chairs, ordering Martinis and asking attractive strangers, “So, do you come here often?” Don’t they look like they’re about to have the best flight of their lives?  [Continue Reading](   [The Complicated Rise and Fall of Udoli, an Unsung Subculture of Black Fashion History](  [tumblr_kzedjgPOey1qb4mkwo1_640]( Black women have been at the forefront of many cultural trends throughout the centuries, from hoop earrings worn by ancient Nubian civilisations and 80s disco divas alike, to streetwear trends pioneered by R&B and Hip Hop artists of the 90s. There is one unsung fashion subculture however, which never quite took off with mainstream consumers…  [Continue Reading](   [Ever Wondered Exactly How an Egyptian Temple Ended up at the Met?](  [p063sr9n]( During a visit to The Met in New York, the sight of a full-size Egyptian temple within its walls may no longer faze us amidst the amazing collections that we’re used to seeing in our museums these days. But as you stroll back out into the busy streets, perhaps you might also wonder, hang on…  [Continue Reading](   [13 Things I Found on the Internet Today (Vol. DLIV)](  [stones]( [Continue Reading](  Interested in Becoming a MessyNessy Keyholder? [Apply now to unlock the Vault!](    [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [Blog]( [To read more from MessyNessyChic visit the Blog]( and make sure you keep getting these email by adding contact@messynessychic.com to your address book or whitelist us. Our postal address: In a Café, Paris 75001 Want out of the loop? [Unsubscribe](.