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Antwerp has long been known as a diamond hub, and is one of the largest in the world with $16billion in polished diamonds passing through here each year. It is also known for the Antwerp Six, the fashion designers who’ve made a name for themselves in this city, including Walter Van Beirendonck, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries […]
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Tags: Antwerp, Antwerp Six, diamonds, Strantwerpen, Vieux Depot
A Weekend in Paris
Getting its name (city of lights) originally from being the center of ideas and education in the Age of Enlightenment, Paris emanates all that is romance, exquisiteness, and glamour – basically anything that holds an indefinable allure. Here are a few ideas to keep you entertained on your trip, touristy and otherwise… STAY: Stay at the charming, boutique hotel […]
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Tags: Avenue Montaigne, Champs Elysees, Chanel, Galeries Lafayette, Harry Winston, L'Avenue, La Société, Le Pavillon de la Reine, Le Pavillon des Lettres, le tigre qui pleure, Louis Vuitton, Mini Palais, Plaza Athénée, Prada, Printemps, SLH
Getting its name originally from being the center of ideas and education in the Age of Enlightenment, Paris emanates all that is romance, exquisiteness, and glamour – basically anything that holds an indefinable allure. Here are a few ideas to keep you entertained on your trip, touristy and otherwise… SHOP: The Champs-Élysées has all the high street brands, including […]
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Tags: Avenue Montaigne, Champs Elysees, Chanel, Galeries Lafayette, Harry Winston, L'Avenue, La Société, le tigre qui pleure, Louis Vuitton, Massimo Dutti, Plaza Athénée, Prada, Printemps
Marrakech
This exotic North African city is unique, chaotic and just an all-around very interesting place (although it can be tiring!) I wouldn’t recommend visiting the souks and main square more than once. There is much history though can be seen and I highly recommend taking a drive outside the city to get some fresh air […]
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Tags: adventure, Dar Essalam, Hideous Kinky, Kate Winslet, Le Foundouk, Le Tanjia, Marrakech, Riad Kaiss, souk
Prague is filled with beautiful architecture, and is all-around charming and very affordable. There are a few other places to see in this city aside from the tourist sites of Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Old Town Square, and the National Gallery though. Stay at Mamaison Riverside Hotel – Just across the bridge from the city center and without wifi, […]
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Tags: Bellevue, Charles Bridge, dead sea minerals, Mamaison Riverside Hotel, Manufaktura, National Gallery, Olympia, Prague
24 Hours in Oslo
Here’s a little tribute to my Scandinavian readers…and to those who are thinking of visiting the Nordics. Oslo is a great city, with a great quality of life, and people here are extraordinarily friendly. Have a lunch smorgasbord at Theatercafeen at Hotel Continental (a member of The Leading Hotels of the World) – although not […]
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Tags: Hotel Continental, Nordics, Norway, Oslo, reindeer, Scandinavia, smorgasbord, The Leading Hotels of the World
A Weekend in Berlin
Berlin is the cool, cultural epicentre of Germany, filled with art, music, architecture, and a great deal of history. It’s been quite a few years since the wall fell, and apparently a lot had changed between then and now so it’s definitely worth a visit if you haven’t been since – or at all for […]
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Tags: Berlin, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, chocolate, East Germany, Fassbender & Rausch, Fischers Fritz, Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Michelin star, Reichstag, Turkish cuisine, West Germany
If you’re looking for the true meaning of opulence, ostentatiousness and just basically anything over the top, you’ll find it in Dubai. The largest mall in the world with over 1,000 stores, Dubai Mall (you might need a few days to get through this one!), and the largest building in the world, Burj Khalifa are both […]
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Tags: abaya, Abu Dhabi, Burj Al-Arab, Burj Khalifa, diamonds, Dubai, Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall, dune bashing, gold souk, One & Only Royal Mirage, sheesha, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Tagine, The Address Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates
THE SOUND OF SAN FRANCISCO
If you’re looking for a truly unique San Francisco experience, try a few of these options – FLY LIKE A BIRD The perfect place to take your first pilot lesson and great motivation to get your pilot’s license, try Diamond Aviation at San Carlos airport. An exhilarating experience for those who don’t get queasy high […]
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Tags: A16, Bulls-Eye, Cessna, Crissy Fields, Diamond Aviation, Fairmont, Golden Gate, Marin County, Muir Woods, Napa, Nob Hill, Ocean Beach, Pacific Catch, San Carlos Airport, San Francisco, Shiatsu, Smitten, Sonoma, Union Square, Victoria's Secret, Yukie
24 hours in Stockholm
This city oozes with Scandinavian charm – from the old European architecture to good-looking Swedes in their style icon-esque attire. Have lunch at Wedholms Fisk, considered to be a top restaurant in this city. Perfect for a business lunch and sampling typical Nordic food such as smoked salmon and herring. Strandbryggan Sea Club is a […]
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Tags: airlines, Hotel Diplomat, Norwegian Air, Prinsen, restaurants, SAS, Stockholm, Strandbryggan Sea Club, Sweden, travel, Wedholms Fisk
Gypsy Jetsetter 