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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater
While I only write about travel (and travel-related things) on my blog, I do have lots of other interests, and one of the biggies is architecture and interior design. In fact, when I was in
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What to Wear in Dubai
Before my trip to Dubai, I was sort of torn about what to pack. I knew that the United Arab Emirates was Muslim, and thus I’d probably need to be mostly covered, but I’d also
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Shocked in Germany
I write this knowing exactly how ridiculous and unfounded it is—but for as long as I can remember I’ve had a particular bias against Germany and Germans (said by a girl whose ancestry is hugely
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Foodie Friday: Samosa + Chai = Love
One of the things I loved the most about Dubai was the huge population of Indians and Pakistanis. Of course this is for purely selfish reasons: it’s my favorite cuisine.. ever. (In fact, my friends
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Iceland Stole My Heart
I’d always sort of thought of Italy as my first and only true love. And then.. I met Iceland. I’ve never considered myself much of a nature-y type of gal. I don’t enjoy getting dirty;
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Humankind(ness)
When you travel for a while, you encounter all manner of people, and I’m sad to say that sometimes those encounters can sour you on humankind. I’ve always wanted to believe that every person is
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Foodie Friday: Trattoria Montepaolo
Tucked away almost in the middle of nowhere exists a restaurant so charming and so lovely that you’re happy it’s almost a secret. Walking into Trattoria Montepaolo in Dovadola, Italy, you’re transported to another time–a
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What to Wear in Morocco
Morocco is a colorful place, and as such, it’s a great opportunity to step out of your usual blacks and browns and into something that it inspired by the sights surrounding you.
Five Romantic Places You Shouldn’t Visit When You’re Single (And Bitter About It)
Let’s face it—sometimes being single can be a totally awesome thing. Like those times when you don’t feel like showering for two days or leaving your couch because you’re glued to a crappy crime show
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Foodie Friday: Black Pudding
source There are lots of things that really gross me out. Especially food-wise. And black pudding is one of those foods. When I first learned that it was a sausage made of blood mixed with
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Tangier: A Feast For (And Assault To) The Senses
“This is our language,” my taxi driver said after honking his horn for about the fifth time as he weaved between lanes of traffic, whisking me to the airport to pick up my luggage (which
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Foodie Friday: Krappelchen mit Puderzucker
One of the many wonderful things to do when visiting Christmas Markets in Europe is stuffing your face with every variety of food imaginable. I tried to taste it all--wursts, glühwein, potato pancakes, etc. You