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Restaurant Review: Electric Brasserie in London

I learned about the power of Twitter recently when I was planning a trip to London. While I’ve visited the city a handful of times, I’ve never successfully satisfied my London brunch craving. My London trip coincided with my birthday, … Continue reading

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Get on the Local Schedule

While some travelers have all the luck and seem to stumble upon buzzing restaurants or packed festivals without doing a bit of research – the rest of us can benefit from a little planning ahead. Getting on the local schedule … Continue reading

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MOST WANTED: Where to Next?!

Part of the fun of traveling is dreaming up where to go next.  When the weekend papers arrive, I skip all the recession-related bad news and go straight for the travel section. The photographs are like reading a menu at … Continue reading

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The Kindness of Strangers

Even the most experienced traveler needs to rely on strangers once in a while. During time spent traveling, it is possible to hone your kindness radar: you learn over time what sort of people to ask for directions, when to … Continue reading

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