First Impression of Madrid

After spending 12 glorious days in Italy, I was somewhat apprehensive to continue the last 9 days of my vacation in Spain. I have never been to Spain and have always wanted to visit but somehow, on this trip, I became less excited. I had so much fun in Italy and felt that I had…

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Perfect day in San Francisco

I asked a few of my friends how they would spend a perfect, sunny day in San Francisco and here are their answers: Home of the 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants, AT&T Park Jayne-Louise Webb prefers : ” One of my favorite things to do when it’s sunny out in SF is to…

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My old and new favorites in San Francisco

Delfina Restaurant How do I begin to share how much I enjoy dining out in San Francisco? First of all, the eclectic food scene is just overwhelming that I have to keep updating my restaurant list. Secondly, there is always one restaurant that will suit whatever mood you’re in. Thirdly, not only do these great…

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Shop like a Parisian

Where do Parisians (and tourists) shop or windowshop? There are a plethora of independent and corporate owned shopping places in Paris but there are a few that attract more visitors than any other shops. Below is a list of department stores in Paris that shows why they shop differently from the rest of the world….

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What do department stores in Europe look like?

In my opinion, Europe is one giant, shopping extravaganza. They have ornate and posh department stores, swanky fashion districts and fashion that is truly ahead of everyone. I have compiled a few department stores and other related places that I feel would justify why Europe is the most fashionable continent. Happy reading! HARRODS – one…

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Assisi on my mind

With a heavy heart, I parted with my family in Rome last December 29, 2010. They were to leave for San Francisco and I for Assisi. I was not very excited about taking a cab to the Termini but I didn’t have much choice given that my hotel was a bit far from the Termini…

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French Macarons

My sister and I very recently discovered this  San Francisco-based team called Christopher David. They specialize in French Macarons and offer classic and unique flavors. Given our obsession over these tiny yet magnificent confections, we were so delighted to finally find macarons in San Francisco that could rival Laduree. Of course, Laduree is still the…

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