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Name a city you’d rather be whisked away to than Paris. Go on, think about it – I’ll wait. Whether you’ve never been to the City of Light or you’re there so often it’s practically your second home, Paris never…
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Crisp upon crisper layers of puff. Firm, dark chocolate in every bite. Buttery flakes of pastry that melt on your tongue…but then, Stendhal famously said, “Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.” Experience the nuances of the perfect pain au…
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Jetting off to lands afar? The English capital is sure to be on everyone’s travel hit list – and so it should be. Home to over eight million people, the city is a thriving metropolis. What’s more, you can find…
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It’s a general consensus that a proper Fourth of July celebration is spent with lakeside views, preferably lounging on warm, white sand. The exception, of course, is spending the day appreciating our country’s open spaces and preserved wilderness. If you’re…
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Every day of every year, New Zealand is the first country in the world to see the sun rise. And although there are countless mountain peaks, green valleys, sheep-lined hills and cascading waterfalls to view morning’s glory, one of my…
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We watch movies to laugh, to learn, and to feel something new. In large part, we watch them to escape reality. We experience something through the screen that we might not experience otherwise. It’s a glimpse into someone else’s life—a…
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It would be easy to spend a week exploring the vast metropolis of Mexico City, but if you only have a day, here’s an itinerary that will let you sample the tastes and culture of this beautiful city.
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I do not remember the first time I ordered a martini or what possessed me to do so. I grew up in a suburban town in Georgia. I didn’t have my first drink until I was a freshman in college,…
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Cheese has come a long way from the orange plastic stuff of school lunches. Throughout the United States, cheesemakers are whipping up flavorful goat cheeses, rich, sharp cheddars, mild bries, and so many more varieties. Whether you like your cheese…
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Let’s be honest: most of us don’t associate the phrase “natural beauty” with the words “parking spot.” Still, for many car-bound travellers, especially those in metropolitan areas, quality parking spots are a rare and precious treasure. Not all parking spots…
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