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10 Years of Travel…
When asked what are my most prized possessions, three things come to mind: my wedding rings, photo albums, and my passport. Yes, my passport — I love my passport. It has taken to…
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Afternoon Tea at the Lanesborough Hotel
A few weekends ago, a group of lovely ladies organised a surprise baby shower for our friend to celebrate her impending journey into motherhood. The hostess decided on a ‘tea party’ theme and…
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Transylvania, Romania: Land of Myths and Mountains
When I first read Bram Stoker’s classic “Dracula,” I harbored ever since a romantic and mythical perception of this mysterious country, hence why Romania made it onto our travel list in the first…
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One Night in Lille
Enroute to and from the Champagne region, we stayed one night in Lille, a small town where French elegance meets Flemish flamboyance. Long gone is the gritty industrial city; Lille has undergone a…
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Sipping Champagne in Reims & Epernay, France
The beverage of choice to mark special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, promotions, graduations, champagne has become synonymous with celebration, style, and luxury. Of course, you can only call champagne if, and only if,…
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Manchester, The Rainy City
Greetings from Manchester! Well, it’s been a long time since I’ve last posted a blog. So sorry! I’m not sure where the month of March went, but it has been insanely busy with…
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Another Year Wiser…
Last weekend I celebrated another year wiser, another year older. Some dear readers may have already guessed my age. If you need a hint, read my post about Rio de Janeiro where ousted…
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Midnight in Paris
Paris is a lovely city and full of surprises too! Two Fridays ago, I took the Eurostar after work to meet Kenz in the City of Lights for a short weekend getaway. He…
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I Heart Brunch
I love weekend brunch. Back when we lived in California, Kenz and I would catch up with friends over eggs benedict, French Toast, and a strong cuppa of Peets coffee. We miss the…
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Snowy London 2012
It’s been bitterly cold here in London; nothing like the extreme subarctic temperatures experienced in Eastern Europe. Last week was filled with beautiful sunny days albeit freezing, but last night we finally had…
