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TRAVEL | June 16, 2009

Montreal is the first city with a National Geographic Society Geotourism MapGuide

More and more tourists opt to visit an urban area for their vacation. When I visit a city, I like to eat, to shop and go at the places where the residents hang out. The MapGuide will make it easy for you the next time you come to Montreal. Montreal appeals to Canadians and Americans because [...]

TRAVEL | June 9, 2009

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Fairmont Hotels’ Bee Hives for my Eco-friendly Tuesday

Did you know that an hotel chain is fighting against the shortage of bees? In June 2008, the Royal York in Toronto installed three hives as a natural extension of their decade old rooftop herb garden. The rooftop apiary was established in partnership with the Toronto Beekeepers Cooperative and FoodShare. Both initiatives deliver fresh local [...]

TRAVEL | June 5, 2009

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The Latest Trend in Bar: Speakeasy Can Inspire Your Next Party

The latest trends in bar seems is inspired by the era of Prohibition. It is not surprising since it was a period where cocktails flourished. The bartenders of the time have to be resourceful and use all their talent to concoct something delicious with the spirit quality of the time. With mixologists returning to the basics [...]

TRAVEL | May 7, 2009

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citizenM Amsterdam City is opened

I told you last year about citizenM hotel at Schiphol Airport, now you can stay at the hotel in the city. The rooms are small but the rest of the hotel offers plenty of attractive features for lovers of modern design. You could lounge in brand new Vitra furniture including the legendary Marshmallow sofa by [...]

TRAVEL | April 29, 2009

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The Exceptional Smushies at Café Royal in Copenhagen for my Gastronomic Wednesday

A 300-year old tradition got a makeover at the Café Royal in Copenhagen. The Danish smørrebrød was invented in Denmark when poor people could not afford two pieces of bread. Later, as people get more money the smørrebrød became more complex. It is a popular lunch dish. Do not be surprised of you do not [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks, TRAVEL | February 20, 2009

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Cocktail Recipes for your Oscar Night by Fairmont Hotels

In time for the Oscar’s night, the Twitter team of Fairmont Hotels shared two of its cocktail recipes. I always found that Fairmont mastered the cocktails. Fairmont’s Very Sexy Cocktail Recipe 1 ½ oz – Belvedere Cytrus ½ oz Crème de Cassis 1 ½ oz Fresh Sour Mix Shake with ice and strain into a [...]

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January 29, 2009

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Seeing Andy Warhol Live and Yves Saint-Laurent on Valentine’s Day

I received yesterday on my inbox a promotion from Joie de Vivre for their ‘Warhol Live’ Package. With a one-night stay at selected Joie de Vivre’s hotels, you receive with two VIP tickets to the de Young Museum for the ‘Warhol Live’ exhibit. This is a hip activity you can do on Valentine’s Day [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining, TRAVEL

January 26, 2009

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Cool Things to Do On Valentine’s Day

I gathered a couple of romantic activities in Montreal to celebrate with a twist Valentine’s Day. Since this year it falls on a Saturday, you can plan a day-event. + Start the day by visiting the Van Dongen, Painting the Town Fauve exhibit at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Have a close look [...]

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January 18, 2009

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Fabulous Finds and my LA Travel Photos

A collection of photos I took yesterday while I completed Walk #4 from the book Walking L.A. + Cactus. That picture was taken on Ocean Avenue in Venice Beach + Meyer Lemon Tree that sits in front of a modern house in a canal + Canoe on the Howland Canal, Venice Beach + The front [...]

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January 17, 2009

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Walking L.A. is the recap of my Saturday

I had a great day in Santa Monica and Venice Beach. The weather is still marvelous. I am amazed to see a blue sky with absolutely no cloud. It rarely happens in Montreal. I saw stunning modern architecture houses on the border of the Venice Beach canals. Architecture styles from traditional to revival to modern [...]

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January 16, 2009

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My Arrival in Los Angeles

A quick note on what is happening on my trip. This is a mix-match of ideas. First, I got a warm welcome by the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica with a nice tray and a card. This is one of the advantages of staying often at the same hotel chain and be a member of [...]

HOME decor, OUTDOOR space, TRAVEL

January 16, 2009

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Bring Home the Essence of Solis Cambrian in Aldenboden

When we are thinking about the ski in Switzerland we imagine the traditional Swiss ski cottage, a small village like this or the alpine huts popular in James Bond movies. But there are several hotels in Switzerland ski regions that will satisfy the modernism and the hip crowd. Eating a raclette or a cheese fondue [...]

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