Category: travel
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The most beautiful cameo in The Devil Wears Prada 2 isn’t a person
If you watched the trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2, you see Miranda Priestly, standing alone at night in a shopping center. The location is the middle of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, a famed luxury shopping haven in Milan. There you’ll find pretty much all of the luxury brands you can think of, surrounded…
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A basic no spoilers review of The Devil Wears Prada 2
I watched the original Devil Wears Prada an obscene amount of times. There was an era in my life where I needed that tale. I could see myself in Andy’s journey. So of course, I was eager to watch the sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, on the opening weekend. I intentionally avoided watching any…
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This Los Angeles food hall is a must visit
You’re walking around with your group in Downtown L.A. You’re all hungry, but you don’t know what to eat. You can’t agree on a single restaurant. Well, maybe you shouldn’t commit to just one. Just head over to Grand Central Market to satisfy everyone. On my Uber ride into the city, the driver recommended that…
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Taking some sips at 6XS Coffee
I walked into 6XS Coffee in Downtown LA, an eager visitor excited to try a new coffee shop. Adding to the new experiences, I went with their Oak Latte, flavored with a corn syrup. Go big or go home, right? Depending on your cultural background, a drink that tastes of sweet corn may not be…
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The food at the Hotel Figueroa
While I was staying at the Hotel Figueroa, I decided to follow my standard rating procedure. I ordered a room service burger: It was named the Fig Burger. It had fig jam that I wished was more present. I’m also a well done burger person, and they didn’t get that right. It came with fries,…
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A quick stay at the Hotel Figueroa
When I decided to go to L.A., I had my sights set on reviewing a couple of hotels. I knew that I wanted to try something special. The name alone, Hotel Figueroa, sounded special to me. Surely, this would be the boutique experience I longed for. Once there, I was pleased with the subtle, character-imbuing…
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You might think the Louis Vuitton cafe is wildly overpriced, but …
During my blisteringly wintery New York trip, I decided it was time to treat myself. No better time than that moment to go to the Louis Vuitton Café. The wisdom of the internet told me that it was booked far in advance and unlikely that one could get a reservation on short notice. I refused…
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A tasting menu at Kochi NYC
In January, in the wake of a New York snowstorm, I decided I needed to give myself a culinary treat. I trudged through the massive puddles, felt more appreciative than ever for my coat, and made my way to Kochi in New York for their modern Korean skewer cuisine. Here’s what I made of my…
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Two more NYC coffee shops to try
Really quickly, let’s go back in time to a couple of coffee shops I visited in New York City this past winter. Coffee Shop 1: White Noise Coffee The name alone intrigued me. But rather than being a touristy place or viral with an outstretched line, it seemed like a local hangout. I saw groups…
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What to pack for SXSW
As you get your mind ready to attend SXSW in Austin, Texas, you might be wondering what to even pack. Here’s some ideas to help you build your packing list. While there is no real dress code for the event, there are few things you should definitely bring: Comfortable clothes: Or rather, clothes you feel…
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