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Opinion Corner: White House Idol
Who will be watching the White House Idol tonight? a.k.a the last presidential debate of Barack Obama vs Mitt Romney. A label that has been stamped onto the US presidential debates by many journalists...
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The Blue Mask
Date of Travel: December 2011I bought this exotic blue mask in Bali last year. It may not have the mysterious or Gothic feel like my Baroque Venetian mask, but it has a comedic appeal. I think the...
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My Love-Hate Relationship with Vancouver
I always complain about how boring my hometown Vancouver is, and constantly compare it with Paris, Barcelona, and London. And my complaints are usually about the bleak future of art, architecture, and...
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Culinary Corner: Lake Garda
Date of Travel: December 2010We had planned to do town hopping in Lake Garda, on our day trip from Verona. But since I neglected to research more about what would be happening there on the day after...
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Opinion Corner: Nicolas Ghesquière Leaving Balenciaga
Image taken from Balenciaga's Facebook PageHave you heard?? Nicolas Ghesquière is leaving Balenciaga. I read the news few minutes ago and went "no no no no... no.. it can't be".Nicolas Ghesquière has...
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Florence in Black and White
Date of Travel: December 2010 and June 2010As much as I said that I am currently nervous about who is going to replace Nicolas Ghesquière at Balenciaga, I'm more anxious to see who is going to be the...
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Sasha and I: Impossible Conversations?
No, we weren't having impossible conversations a la Miuccia Prada's and Elsa Schiaparelli's. We were having real dialogues and seemed to agree on many things: that she is the queen of the house and I...
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Opinion Corner: Venice Flood Makes a Giant Swimming Pool, Really?
Image taken from National GeographicIt is usually normal for the Venetians to experience acqua alta (high water) around this time of the year. But this year, the water level rose way above normal that...
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Culinary Corner: Florence
Date of Travel: December 2010 and June 2011What is it about the Tuscan cuisine that I love? Meat, meat, meat!! Yes, I experienced some endless sessions of delicious meat. But here is the...
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Opinion Corner: An Inspiration from Sierra Leone
Image taken from CNN BlogThis is such an amazing story from Sierra Leone. What Kevin Doe does may not be anything new, but it is how he wants to make a difference in his community at such a young age...
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Crazy for Christmas, part 1
First of all, I would like to say "Happy Thanksgiving" to my friends and readers in the USA! While you guys are preparing and feasting with your family and friends, here I am enjoying my house that...
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Crazy for Christmas, part 2
Pan d'OroI am really crazy for Christmas, and it's not just about the decorations, it's everything about it. The cold weather, the fireplace, the smell of cranberry candles, the songs, and most...
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Opinion Corner: Alexander Wang for Balenciaga
So, the latest rumor in the fashion world: Alexander Wang is to take reins at Balenciaga. Sources of both sides did not give out official comments to this rumor, but here is what I think:I think that...
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A Home without a Dog is just a House
Don't you agree?My home feels more lively after we got this pretty lady almost five years ago. I feel more content at home and do not always have to go somewhere on the weekend just because it's...
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Crazy for Christmas, part 3
Every Christmas is a different experience. Last year, I was in Jakarta to celebrate it with my husband's family and relatives. In 2010, we celebrated it with a romantic dinner in Venice (I'm pretty...
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Culinary Corner: Verona
Date of Travel: December 2010Veronese cuisine is another Italian cuisine (other than Tuscan) that also concentrates heavily on meat dishes. We only spent one full day in Verona so we only had enough...
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Gazing through the Divorce Beach at Cabo San Lucas
Date of Travel: October 2008This was my first and only trip to Mexico! I know I know.. I couldn't believe it either. I could have gone to Mexico more often because it's quite close to Vancouver and...
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Style Me Pretty.. Not!
2012 was the year where I got to explore my creative side in a different way. And I feel so grateful that I got to do this together with my good friends: Kelsey and Natalie. People often wonder how...
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Tranquility in Kyoto and Arashiyama
Date of Travel: December 2012Prior to December 2012, I was completely obsessed with Sicily and Barcelona. So obsessed that I can't even remember how many times I blogged about them, especially Sicily....
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A Rant from a Customer
Dear Brands (any brands, from any industry),Video is a medium to display moving visual images, with the goal of evoking the emotion of your audience, be it funny, sad, or inspirational. With that in...
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Yokohama, Harbor of the Future
Date of Travel: December 2012I wanted to go to Yokohama for one thing, and one thing only: the Osanbashi Pier! I'm glad that I managed to spend the whole day enjoying the amazing architecture of the...
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La Vida es Bella en Cancún
Date of Travel: May 2013I haven't had too many beach vacations. I've been to Bali many times (too many perhaps.. ), Cabo San Lucas, and Phuket and its surrounding islands, but that's about it. So,...
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Exploring the Artistic Caribbean Island and Mayan Ruins
Date of Travel: May 2013Instead of spending my days in Cancún like teenagers on spring break, you know.. passing out on the beach during the day, getting my shirt wet and dancing like a stripper at...
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Tokyo Metropolis
Date of Travel: December 2012If Kyoto had given me a scenery of an old Japanese city, Tokyo had let me experience some interesting contrasting scenes that I don't think I will ever get from another...
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Exploring Thai Food and the Colorful Temples in Bangkok
Date of Travel: December 2012Two things about Thailand impressed me: the temples in Bangkok and the food! The color, the artwork, the material, and the architecture of the temples gave me a grandeur...
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