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Weird but Wonderful | Anyone need a taxi?
Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
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Italy | Miss GPS and Me
Driving in Italy, rule one: Have a GPS. Rule two: Listen to it. Rule three: Try not to let it drive you mad.
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Weird but Wonderful | Chickens in a tree
Yes, chickens in a tree. Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands.
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Eye on Design | Paris | Tripod floor lamp
A few weeks ago, I told you about my chilly trip to the Paris flea market, and about the amazing lamps at the stall of Aline Bachelier. (Did you see the video of her funny story?) I couldn’t leave there empty-handed, so I bought a floor lamp. As my criteria for purchases is most often…
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Style Moment | Palazzo Davanzati, Florence
“When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish scientist, inventor, engineer, and innovator
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Florence | Buongiorno, part two
If you read part one, you’ve experienced the first half of my one day layover in Florence. The second half starts with lunch time, and I was directed to a restaurant frequented by the locals.
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Florence | Buongiorno, part one
I had a one day layover in Florence, Italy…just one day. How much can you really do in one day? Wait for it…I packed so much into this day, I have to write the story in two parts.
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Style Moment | Rue Jacob, Paris
“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” Coco Chanel (1883-1971) French fashion designer
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Eye on Design | Paris | Sign of the Times
Graffiti artists are pioneering new ways of expressing art all over the world. Clet Abraham, French graffiti artist, has become well-known for the black adhesive silhouettes he adds to street signs, like this guy furtively carrying away the no-entry bar. His figures can be seen on signs all over France, Italy, England, and Spain, and…
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Paris Eats
Paris is renowned for its fabulous restaurants, and the buzz is all true…but my favorites are not necessarily acclaimed or Michelin-starred. Here’s my three fail-safe restaurant recommendations, and a bonus afternoon snack stop.
