Category: DON’T MISS
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Just Luxe Interview
See my interview, “Interior Design Inspiration on a Global Scale,” on Just Luxe, where I share my thoughts on design with Lifestyle Editor, Mila Pantovich. http://www.justluxe.com/lifestyle/home-decor
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Bellagio | Barchetta Ristorante
On the shores of Lake Como is a charming little village called Bellagio. Steep steps lead up the mountain to tiny lanes buzzing with activity. The garden terrace of Barchetta Ristorante is a tranquil respite, high above the madding crowds.
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Como | Antichita Bottega d’Arte
The Lombardi family owns three antique stores in Como. Each one is filled with museum-quality art, furniture, and objects, some dating back to the 17th century. I’m a treasure hunter, and I love an antique store, but it’s not often you find antique owners that are tall, dark, handsome twin brothers!
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Como | A. GI. EMME
A. GI. EMME is the quintessential chic Italian boutique, exemplifying exquisite taste. It makes shopping easy, because every item is flawless.
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GUEST POST Norway | Kviknes Hotel | Cecilie Moestue
Summer in Norway conjures up visions of magnificent fjords and the spellbinding midnight sun. Where better to get a hotel recommendation than from Norwegian travel blogger, Cecilie Moestue.
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Book | A History of the World in 100 Objects
One needs only to look at the objects of daily life to understand the civilization from which they came. From the most rudimentary carved stone tools to the credit card, these objects mark the progression of human intelligence through the ages. In his book based on a BBC series, Director of the British Museum, Neil…
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GUEST POST | Norway | Oil tanker hotel | Cecilie Moestue
Norwegian travel blogger, Cecilie Moestue, like me, loves to find hotels that are unique, and even, in some cases, unconventional. Her post about an oil tanker hotel in Norway is a great example.
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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.
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Vienna | Hotel König von Ungarn
I’m not going to lie…my friend, Annie, and I had already checked into another hotel in Vienna. Without naming names, I will say that we weren’t thrilled with it. (Bad location, bad smell…bad.) We hadn’t discussed changing hotels…but then we stumbled upon Hotel König von Ungarn.
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Q & A on LET’S GET LOST
Travel blogger extraordinaire, Una Janicijevic, invited me to be one of the subjects of the “10 Questions” feature on her blog: 10 Questions on Let’s Get Lost An art director in Toronto, Canada, Una is a fellow world traveler who shares her photos and experiences on her fabulous blog, Let’s Get Lost. “For all the…
