Chasing Rainbows in Cusco

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If you find yourself in Peru and plan on visiting Machu Picchu, I would highly recommend taking a day trip to the Rainbow Mountain, a.k.a. Montaña de siete colores. It takes about 3 1/2 hours by car to drive from the city of Cusco to the colorful area nestled in the Peruvian Andes. Before you ...

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A Workout For Your Face!

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If you’re wondering why you would want to use a big red ball to massage your face, here’s the short answer from the experts at Face Gym: it’s great for de-puffing and detoxifying. I discovered face balling during a recent visit to Face Gym in West Hollywood. Face Gym is a studio where you can …

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Yes, You Can Live Happily Ever After…

Marrying my husband, Luis, was a dream come true. He is truly the most considerate, kind, compassionate and passionate man I’ve ever met and I’m so grateful I get to spend the rest of my life with him. There was a lot of planning and effort that went into our big day, but I can …

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Ringing in 2022 in the City of Light

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Spending New Year’s Eve in Paris was one of those magical experiences that everyone should do if they can. For me, this was actually the second time in my life when I celebrated the New Year in The City of Light. The first time was when I was a senior in college, living in Paris …

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The Maldives; A Magical Resort in the Middle of the Indian Ocean

The Maldives was ranked as the top spot to visit by the World Travel Awards in 2020 and after going there on honeymoon, I am not surprised by the accolade.  The stunning, crystal clear turquoise water, white sand beaches, and tropical climate attracts nearly two million tourists a year. The Maldives is an archipelago that …

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A Modified Chinese Tea Ceremony

When planning a wedding…how does a girl incorporate her Chinese heritage? She has a Chinese Tea Ceremony! If you’re unfamiliar with the tradition, it basically symbolizes the union of two families. The ceremony dates back as far as the Tang dynasty (618-907) and was intended to show respect for the groom’s parents and that the …

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How to dress like a French woman… 

If you’re an American heading to Paris, here are some items you’ll want to pack: Walking shoes (this is a walking city, so wear comfortable flats…I saw lots of women wearing white Stan Smith’s and/or Converse during the day). You may want to save your heels for a night out. Neutral Palettes (black, white, beige, …

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