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Around the World in 52 Proverbs

Around the World in 52 Proverbs

"Proverbs are the palm oil with which words are eaten." - Chinua Achebe (of Things Fall Apart fame) Another annual series on The Cultureur comes to a close -- last year, it was Destination Anywhere: 100 Reasons to Travel and this year, it's Around the World in 52...

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The Cultureur’s 2nd Anniversary!

The Cultureur’s 2nd Anniversary!

AUGUST 23, 2014: Today is The Cultureur's 2nd anniversary! Can't believe another year comes to a close for The Cultureur! It's been 2 years since I've started this journey here. Last year I wrote my 12 DOs and DON'Ts of Blogging and this year I wanted to provide a...

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48 Hours in Kauai, Hawaii

48 Hours in Kauai, Hawaii

Aptly dubbed as the "Garden Isle," the oldest (geologically) and northernmost of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai is a timeless gem that has aged gracefully. The years have actually embellished the Island's emerald embankments, plush rainforests, ribboning waterfalls, and...

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The Cultureur 25: 25 Things to Do in Los Angeles

The Cultureur 25: 25 Things to Do in Los Angeles

In honor of my recent move from Los Angeles to Seattle, I thought I'd compile a list of 25 things to do in the City of Angels, so I joined forces with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to bring you my favorite things to do, see, eat, and experience in my beloved hometown of Los...

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The Best Blueberry Donuts in Orange County…

The Best Blueberry Donuts in Orange County…

are sitting fresh, hot, and pretty for you at M&M Donuts, a little gem nestled in Anaheim, moments away from Disneyland. The donuts are temples of calories, but it's ok to reward yourself every now and then. And when the dessert tastes THIS good, it makes it all...

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5 Favorite Juice Bars in Los Angeles

5 Favorite Juice Bars in Los Angeles

In recent years, Los Angeles has experienced a juice revolution in that juice bars offering freshly pressed veggie and fruit concoctions are springing up like ninjas all over the city. Whether you like the taste or you’re simply drinking for your health, there’s no...

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[Hotel Review] The Kauai Marriott, A Casual Resort in Kauai

[Hotel Review] The Kauai Marriott, A Casual Resort in Kauai

At the end of June, I visited Kauai, Hawaii for a few days. I spent four days and 3 nights, staying at a different property every night to ensure I got a proper taste of some of the best properties on the Island. For my first night, I stayed at the Kauai Marriott...

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[Hotel Review] Mandarin Oriental, A Luxury Hotel in Atlanta

[Hotel Review] Mandarin Oriental, A Luxury Hotel in Atlanta

I have a soft spot for Mandarin Oriental properties. Staying true to its Asian aesthetic and oriental sensibilities, Mandarin Oriental always manages to enchant, intrigue, and satisfy my senses. For my birthday week, I chose to stay at the Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta...

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Hawaiian Airlines — Where Even the CEO Flies in Economy

Hawaiian Airlines — Where Even the CEO Flies in Economy

I'm not the kind of flyer that throws style out the window for the sake of comfort; I prefer to marry the two and create my own effortlessly chic flying style. While this means no sweatpants or sneakers for me, it also means that I prefer to pay more for that extra...

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