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Spotlight! Southern California’s Best Beaches

Think: surfing, gorgeous sunsets, convertibles, yoga on the beach, big waves, year-round sunshine, Chanel sunglasses... that is what you will find along the stunning California coast. As a native Californian, I find the following five beaches to be the best, each...

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How to Get to Central Paris from the Airport

Paris has two main airports: Charles de Gaulle (CDG—the main international airport) and Orly (ORY). Both airports are well-connected and serviced by public transportation, so getting to central Paris should not be a difficult or inconvenient task. Here are some...

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September 2012 :: Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

What: Oktoberfest, otherwise known as the "World's Biggest Beer Festival" Oktoberfest is an annual autumn festival that is associated with the consumption of large amounts of beer and traditional German foods. It's also a chance for men (Lederhosen) and women (Dirndl)...

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The Best Blues Bar in London…

The Best Blues Bar in London…

is without a doubt, Ain't Nothin' But A Blues Bar. In fact, it's probably one of the best bars in Soho, with a low-key atmosphere and interesting people. In operation since 1993, Ain't Nothin' But A Blues Bar is a mecca for blues enthusiasts, resembling something of a...

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September 11, 2012 :: Ethiopian New Year

September 11, 2012 :: Ethiopian New Year

Today, September 11 is Ethiopian New Year, otherwise known as Enkutatash in Amharic, Ethiopia's official language. The Ethiopian calendar, also called the Ge'ez calendar, is 7 to 8 years behind the Gregorian calendar (the calendar of the Western world). So don't be...

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Fashion-Forward Macarons: Lanvin Designs for Ladurée

Fashion-Forward Macarons: Lanvin Designs for Ladurée

Love fashion and macarons? Yah, silly question, who doesn't?! International fashion house Lanvin has teamed up with French confectioner Ladurée for a special edition box of macarons. Designed by Lanvin’s creative director Alber Elbaz, the whimsical, playful images of...

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Portobello Film Festival in London: August 30-September 16

Created in 1996, the Portobello Film Festival aims to provide a platform for upcoming avant-garde film-makers and to give daring and ground-breaking directors a chance to get their films noticed. It's the U.K.'s biggest independent film competition. The festival has...

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The Top 5 Delights of Vienna

Vienna—the birthplace of such diverse icons from Alfred Adler to Franz Schubert—certainly sets the standard for classical music and sophisticated culture, and its 1,900-year history makes it even more interesting. Modern Vienna is a refined mixture of old Habsburg-era...

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Urlaub (Vacation) in Germany

In Germany, it's common to take 4-6 weeks off during the summer, and close everything, including your business to go on vacation. As I was meandering through the streets of Berlin at the end of July, I noticed a rather cheery yellow sign plastered outside a shop...

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Fashion’s Night Out 2012

Calling all fashionistas! It's time for the yearly fashion extravaganza! Yes, I'm talking about Fashion's Night Out (FNO)--Vogue's global initiative to get fashionistas so drunk that they have no idea how much they've spent until they look at their bank account the...

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Your London Cabby Ain’t No Dunce

If you've been to London or have seen pictures of London, chances are you've seen one of the city's most famous sights: the London black cab. You can hail the black cab from the curb, day or night, and you'll get to your destination via the quickest and most efficient...

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The Russian Countryside: 2 Day Trips from St. Petersburg

Straying away from the splendid architecture, royal ballet performances, and the excitement of urban culture in St. Petersburg can be difficult, especially if you are an urban gal like me. But there are times where the hustle and bustle of city life can take its toll...

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