Turning Japanese … ?
I have to be honest. In advance of my departure to Asia, Japan was not the country I was most looking forward to visiting… However, as I magically discovered, looks can be deceiving and/or intriguing…
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Hanging out in the Hutongs
One of the best things to do in Beijing is wandering its maze of old neighborhoods, the hutongs, a wonderful but vanishing window into daily life.
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Shanghai Soulmate Searching … or Surprise Sexting?
The entertaining story of Simone, an American living in Shanghai, and an all-too-eager Indian suitor…
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Paris is Always a Good Idea; a Selection of Great Paris books!
Audrey Hepburn had it right when she said “Paris is always a good idea,” here is a selection of Paris books which showcase this…
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First Time in Asia: the Joys of Travel and Diversity
Meeting cute Swiss boys on a secret part of the Great Wall, being bombarded by locals on the Bund, just some of my first adventures in China…
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In the Mood for … Asia Love Adventures (?)
A quick note over my rushed morning tea (which should be green tea today – but nevermind). In a few hours I’ll be aboard…
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Great Vegetarian Restaurants in Madrid
Great Vegetarian Restaurants in Madrid By Lily Heise for CNTraveler (credit listed incorrectly)
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Sundays at Home Don’t Have to be Boring…
I’ve virtually been a prisoner for the last two months. No, not a prisoner of love (alas), but an inmate chez moi chained to…
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Revitalized El Raval in Barcelona
Revitalized El Raval is the Barcelona Neighborhood You Don’t Want to Miss by Lily Heise for CNTraveler
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Filling Hearts for Valentine’s Day
I’ve been trying to think of the best present I could give readers for Valentine’s Day. Cards aren’t very original (however, you should all print…
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