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The Best Rose-Raspberry Croissant in Paris…

The Best Rose-Raspberry Croissant in Paris…

can be found at Pierre Hermé, one of Paris' premier pastry shops, nestled in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area (my favorite location out of the 7). I often hear people say croissants are not pastries, but instead of getting into an argument about how wrong they are, I'm...

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The Best Bar Message…Ever

The Best Bar Message…Ever

Oh Mexico City, in the face of such logic... Translation: One who drinks, gets drunk. One who gets drunk, sleeps. One who sleeps, doesn't sin. One who doesn't sin, goes to heaven. Since we're all going to heaven, let's drink!

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25 Favorite Quotes About Paris

25 Favorite Quotes About Paris

My first rendezvous with Paris in 2003 blossomed into a lasting love affair, carving an indelible mark on my mind, body, and soul. Few cities are as fabulous as the City of Light, and over the years, many, including artists, writers, and actors have tried and hoped to...

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[Em]powered by the Red-Light District in New Delhi

[Em]powered by the Red-Light District in New Delhi

Excerpt from my U.S. Embassy International Narcotics/Law Enforcement journal... On a bright, sunny afternoon, New Delhi teemed with people caught up in the usual humdrum of daily life and I, a representative of the U.S. Embassy, blindly followed a brothel owner into a...

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Bonjour! Top 10 Movies About Paris

Bonjour! Top 10 Movies About Paris

Lights, Camera, Paris! Paris is a vast haven of romance and beauty in all forms, so it's no wonder that so many filmmakers choose the city as their seductive muse. Every time I watch a movie set in Paris, my heart jumps when I recognize those intimate cobbled streets...

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Newport Beach: A Honeymooner’s Paradise

Newport Beach: A Honeymooner’s Paradise

The sweet fragrance of love is in the air, and this time it is in Newport Beach, California. Think classic, not cliché. Look beyond the usual destinations such as Bora Bora or Hawaii for your honeymoon, and let the coastal gem of...

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25 Favorite Quotes About London

25 Favorite Quotes About London

I've left slivers of my heart all around the world. Unsurprisingly, London (closely followed by Paris) has claimed the lion's share of my dear heart. Here are 25 of my favorite provocative thoughts/quotes/sayings about London that always manage to put a smile on my...

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The Best Fresh Juice in Mumbai…

The Best Fresh Juice in Mumbai…

is most definitely at the Haji Ali Juice Centre, located at Haji Ali Circle near Cumballa Hill. Founded in 1937, it's an institution in Mumbai, with listings in almost every guide book. It's a juice stall/fast food joint on the side of the road that's able to charge...

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Le Refuge des Fondus: Wine in Baby Bottles

Le Refuge des Fondus: Wine in Baby Bottles

Who ever said baby bottles were just for babies definitely hadn't been to Le Refuge des Fondus in Paris. Cleverly ducking the taxes imposed on wine in glasses, the owner of this culinary gem, hidden away in the vibrant bohemian district of Montmarte, decided to offer...

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October 31, 2012 :: Halloween in the United States

What: Halloween, short for "All Hallows' Evening," is a highly commercialized, secular American holiday that's celebrated all over the country, and now, world. Halloween is often associated with pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, pranks, horror films, costume...

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