Istanbul is one of the most visually-appealing metropolitan cities of the world and it is no surprise that its architecture in pure Islamic form exhibits the same aesthetic details. Scores of houses of worship have been constructed throughout the city, but these three really caught my eye […]
I am a huge skeptic of the United Nations, as it’s done very little (close to nothing) in terms of reconciliation and keeping the peace in the world. Today’s status quo is a perfect case in point. But the U.N. still tries, from time to […]
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 enjoying a unique identity. But what […]
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 guidelines to help you:
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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) to dress in […]
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 confused if you […]
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 women that adorn these collectible boxes […]
