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Europe
24 Hours in Milan
Sightseeing and things to do if you have 24 hours in Milan, including the Duomo, gelato hunting, Quadrilatero d’Oro and Naviglio. Let’s dive in!
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Restaurants
Afternoon Tea at Perkin Reveller
Afternoon Tea Experience Believe it or not, after 8 years in London, I can only count the times I’ve been to afternoon tea with one hand. Not a lot for a London based American expat, I have to say! I love the British tradition of afternoon tea, how it was the way of the aristocrats
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Europe
Steak, Play, Love at STK Milan
An Italian-American restaurateur Joe Bastianich once famously said, “Milan is so fashion obsessed that people don’t pay that much attention to the food.” Although fashion conscious, I think as an Italian city that loves to play, drink, and eat out, this couldn’t be further from the truth. As part of our Milan tour on the
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London Life
Breakfast with the Royals at The Orangery
I’m not imagining this am I? On a cloudy Tuesday morning, I was walking briskly towards the entrance of The Orangery at Kensington Gardens, when I saw a helicopter landing just next to the palace. Surrounded with a few security guards, Prince Harry emerged from the helicopter and was rushed inside. It turns out that
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Europe
Checking In: Gran Hotel Bahia Real Atlantis Fuerteventura
Gran Hotel Bahia Real was described as the Canary Island’s best kept secret in a secluded paradise at the northern tip of the island of Fuerteventura. When I hear about returning guests 3 to 4 years in a row to this luxurious island resort, it’s easy to see why this hotel was named as one
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London Life
14 Must Have Pieces for a Minimalist Wardrobe
A few months ago, as the year 2015 turned into 2016 in a flash, I decided to organise through my wardrobe and make space for things that I love wearing everyday. It was as I like to call, the Marie Kondo inspired decluttering revolution. If you haven’t read her book yet, I recommend it highly as it
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London Life
Chapters Restaurant in Blackheath
Living close to a tube station often means that I find myself travelling closer to the heart of London when wanting to dine in a restaurant that delivers both deliciously spectacular plates of food and caring service with a smile. However, I was recently invited to check out Chapters restaurant, a place nestled in upmarket
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Europe
How to Explore London in 24 hours
What would you do if you were shipped off to London with only $150 in your pocket for a day? A few weeks ago, I was given this interesting but not impossible challenge by Travelex. We all know that London can be extremely expensive even with the best of intentions, but I was sure that