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August 2010

Learning to cook like a Parisian

Food inevitably becomes a major focus of any trip I take. Meals are an excellent way to soak up a culture, its customs and its spice for life. I’ve found that food is an excellent reflection of a culture and what they value. While I usually...
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Postcard from Barcelona

While I don't think Barcelona was the prettiest or most photogenic city--the lack of a consistent architectural style makes it a bit discombobulated--it had its moments. Here are a few of my favorite shots from this Spanish city by the...
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A city’s nightlife doesn’t tempt an early bird

Early to bed, early to rise. It’s not exactly the rallying cry of twenty-somethings all over the world, but I’ve always believed in the rejuvenating power of eight hours of sleep and the positive energy that comes with waking up early. That’s...
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Things not to do in Barcelona

Laying on the beach and drinking sangria aside, I think my favorite activity in Barcelona is deciphering the graphic signs that dot the city. Some state the obvious: don't break public property. Others bring up the not-so-obvious: how many people are...
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Menton: city of lemons, sandy beaches and stairs

My parents raved about Menton after their last trip to Nice: they loved it so much that they decided it would be their home base in the South of France from now on. My parents are huge fans of Nice--they were definitely big supporters in my decision...
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