At last, Victoria's Secret has arrived in the U.K. (right before the Olympics, very conveniently)! The American lingerie titan finally brings affordable lingerie to the Brits. The first store opened up in the Westfield Stratford shopping mall, near the Olympic Park,...
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The Delights of San Diego
San Diego is a beautiful thriving metropolis in southern California known for its downtown Gaslamp District, picturesque beaches, world famous theme and animal parks, unique Spanish history, and its proximity to the Mexican border. There is something for all ages,...
The Delights of Helsinki
Helsinki is the beautiful cultural, economic, and political capital of Finland. There are a wide variety of things to do and see while visiting the city. Here are some of the top 5 things to do/see, although be aware that some things are seasonal. 1) Sibelius...
Kate Spade Adds A Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi to Your Wardrobe
One of my favorite designers is Kate Spade. I love her bold colors and her perfect blend of retro and modern feminine silhouettes. If you have had a chance to view her Fall 2012 collection, you'll see that it doesn't veer too much from her classic aesthetic. But there...
Miu Miu Debuts Fourth Chapter of “Women’s Tales” at Venice Film Festival
International Italian fashion designer, Miuccia Prada (of Miu Miu) debuts the fourth chapter (It's Getting Late) of her short movie saga, "Women's Tales" at the Venice Film Festival today (August 30), as part of the avant garde cinema screenings. Like the other three...
Berlin, Do You Read Me?!
Berlin attracts a steady stream of intellectuals, writers, and artists. In other words, you will find creativity at its finest in the German capital. The value placed on fields such as art, architecture, literature, and the likes is tremendous, so it is no surprise...
Power of Networking
I freelanced as a journalist for a luxury travel and lifestyle magazine called Travel Time. And I have my personal contacts to thank for that. The magazine is based in Santiago, Chile, so there is no way I would have heard of it or had the opportunity to work with...
My Observations of Germany, from an American Perspective
It was a year-long journey in Deutschland, and here is a list of observations/differences that I noticed. If I stayed longer, I’m sure the list would have grown. Mind you, I lived in Berlin, but traveled throughout the country, so I got a pretty comprehensive sense of...
A Veggie’s Paradise in Berlin
Followers of the vegetarian diet probably do not look to Berlin, or Germany in general as a provider of vegetarian restaurants, as the German cuisine is largely meat-based. But in recent years, the capital city has seen a refreshing change in its dining scene—more...
Some of the Best Cocktail Bars in Berlin
Berlin's nightlife is as diverse as the city itself, and due to the influx of international residents and visitors in the past few years, the city now features a nightlife scene that can certainly rival any other European metropolis. It’s much more than a watering...
A Spot of Tea, Please: Afternoon Tea in London
“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea…from five o’clock to eight is on certain occasions a little eternity; but on such an occasion as this the interval could be only an eternity of pleasure.” —Henry...