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Hong Kong – Live in London!
Hong Kong offers visitors the opportunity to experience a unique fusion of cultures where east meets west; a vibrant place where the modern blends seamlessly with tradition, therein creating a global city which…
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BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall
Last week a friend of mine asked me to Proms. Prom? As in a high school prom? But didn’t you graduate from high school some ten years ago? Yes, I did and no,…
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International Friendly: Brazil vs. Ghana
Last night Kenz and I went to our very first football game in London (that would be soccer for all you Americans) with our group of Brazilian friends to watch an International Friendly…
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Guide Through the District of the Lakes
This past Bank Holiday weekend Kenz and I had to the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful corners of England – the Lake District. Located in the modern county of Cumbria…
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Richard III: The Old Vic Theatre
Every once in a while, but not often, you have the opportunity and distinct pleasure of viewing a truly epic performance. Although there are a number of great shows out there which, when…
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Weekend Wedding in the Bordeaux Wine Region
Last weekend Kenz and I attended our second summer wedding of the year, this time in a small village in the Bordeaux wine region. We met this wonderful couple through the groom’s brother…
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The London Riots
One week has passed since widespread rioting and indiscriminate looting swept through London and to other parts of England. In neighborhoods across London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool damaged storefronts remain boarded and burnt…
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Gastronomic Tour of San Francisco
When asked what we missed most about San Francisco, our immediate response is generally the following: friends and family, sun and blue skies, and the food. Oh, the food for sure. We miss…
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San Francisco: The City by the Bay
It is hard to believe that it has been well over two years since our last trip home to San Francisco. Amazing how fast time flies! The anticipation of flying back to our…
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Robin Hood and His Merry Men: Stag Weekend in Nottingham
The Great British Stag Party, a time honored and cherished pre-wedding tradition to celebrate what we in the US would refer to as the bachelor party. After having witnessed dozens of these all…
