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The Phantom of Venice
Date of Travel: December 2010Everyone that I know who've been to Venice, love Venice. I don't. The acqua alta annoyed me and the fact that maps are useless in the city irritated me. This mask...
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Celebrating Thanksgiving 2012 with "Mitt Romney Style"
Date of Celebration: October 2012Celebrating thanksgiving this year with Sasha and our friends, we opted for some easy (minimal preparation) food and drink: pâté, prosciutto di Parma, figs, figs &...
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Opinion Corner: The Colorful Poles of Venice
Date of Travel: December 2010Both my husband and best friend find it funny that I dislike Venice, yet love the little details that decorate the city such as the Baroque masks and murano glass...
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Opinion Corner: A Nobel Peace Prize for EU, really?
The news is still fresh. It was announced today that EU received a Nobel Peace prize for promoting peace and stability in Europe.I'm not sure how to react to the news. On one side, I kind of agree...
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Culinary Corner: Venice
Date of Travel: December 2010When you're in Venice, eat as the Venetians do. Stuff yourself with good seafood dishes, but avoid the tourist trap restaurants at all cost, which means that finding good...
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Opinion Corner: A Dying Civilization
It's been 4 years and there is still no sign of recovery in Greece. BBC news reported a new record of unemployment in Greece last week and today, a new wave of anti austerity measure protest happened...
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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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