London street art

Photo Tour: London Street Art

I love street art. Yet, somehow, I have neglected to showcase the great artwork that appears around London. So, I decided to change that, and put together a photo tour of London street art. For any visitor to London,...

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A Family Affair

My sister wanted Berlin. Her 30th birthday loomed, and on the docket was a blow-out trip to Europe with her best friend. As you do. Meeting with her resident sibling abroad only made sense, so we joined our travel wish...

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The $150 Travelex Challenge

If you had $150 and only one day in your home city, what would you do? This challenge was presented to us from Travelex, the foreign currency exchange specialists. With such a generous budget, the options seemed...

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Vatican City: Tiny Country, Big History

Vatican City. It’s a teeny, tiny country that is home to a big, big institution. Thanks to its portrayal in literature and film, frankly, I arrive expecting a Dan Brown adventure or two. Maybe I’ll decipher a...

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London Neighborhood Guide: Spitalfields

Spitalfields, like many parts of East London, has transitioned from a poor, mostly immigrant, part of London, to a thriving, gentrified neighborhood. The foundation of this area has always been the market, founded...

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A Day with Secret Food Tours in Rome

There is nothing more idyllic than sitting in a piazza in an Italian city, enjoying the sun and eating the perfect bite of food. The only dilemma is what piazza to eat in and what food to consume. When it comes to...