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Pasadena, California
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Cara Clinton
The Langham Huntington is just nine miles north of downtown Los Angeles, but it seems worlds away from the concrete and congestion of the city. Its out-of-the-way location at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, in one of Pasadena’s most beautiful residential neighborhoods, makes it ideal for peaceful getaways.
in En Suite
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Rhodes, Greece
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Thom Meintel
How many people do you know have been to Rhodes? I hit on this un-exotic sounding island purely by accident after first considering Crete. That decision was shelved once I looked into it; I deemed the massive size unmanageable since I didn’t want to be driving every minute and there were too many options. So I looked into something a bit smaller: Rhodes. I read about Rhodes’ phenomenal history, its walled fairy tale medieval old town and cobblestone streets. More importantly though, its round-the-clock sunshine 325 days a year, endless…
in Europe
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Belgrade, Serbia
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Marija Sajkas
What’s New in Belgrade
Let’s get straight to the point: there are certain things that could happen only in Belgrade. In many capital cities, a usual meeting point is by a monument of a local historic figure. Belgrade, the capital
city of Serbia and Montenegro, is no different. However, instead of saying, “Let’s meet by the statue
of the Duke Milan Obrenovic,” even a devoted historian would say, “See you by the horse.” If truth be told, in that particular artistic depiction, the famous duke is sitting on quite an impressive…
in Europe
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Cape Town, South Africa
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Sabrina Canfield
A City of Beauty and Diversity
Cape Town is surprisingly small. If you use the towering plateau of Table Mountain as a guide, you won’t have any trouble finding your way around. Table Mountain forms one wall of a bowl that encircles the downtown portion of the city. Across from Table Mountain, creating the rest of the ridge, are the dramatic cliffs of Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head. The center of Cape Town is located at the northern end of the Cape Peninsula, and is surrounded by the chilly beauty…
in Africa
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Dakar, Senegal
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Edith Honan
A Vibrant Gateway to Africa
Patience is a virtue in Dakar, Senegal’s seaside capital and a gateway to the rest of West Africa. But it is most always worth the wait.
Dakar’s vibrant music scene (one of Senegal’s major exports) can be taken in on any night of the week and is reason alone to cross the ocean. But you have to be willing to wait, and wait and wait. The angelic-voiced Youssou N’Dour, who performs at his own club when he is in town, is famous for not taking…
in Africa
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Denver, Colorado
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Alaina Scarano-Isbouts
What’s Going On A Mile Above The Rest
As a former resident of Denver, it was easy to take for granted the beauty and simplicity of the city where I lived. But as a New Yorker going back to visit Denver, it’s easy to see why Denver has been generating so much buzz lately. Since the Democratic National Convention in August 2008, Colorado has been more of a tourist destination than ever. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, the title of “skinniest state,” and being named #7 of…
in North America
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Durban, South Africa
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Sabrina Canfield
An Exceptional Meeting between Earth and Ocean
Situated on South Africa’s East Coast, Durban is a precious cornerstone of the KwaZulu-Natal region. In Zulu, Durban is aptly known as ‘Thekweni,’ meaning “where the earth and ocean meet”. But don’t be fooled by the simple designation, neither Durban’s landscape nor its beaches are commonplace.
For any traveler seeking the indulgence of gorgeous topography paired with the elegance of the Indian Ocean’s sub-tropic aquamarine swells, Durban is for you. In the west of the city, art deco and modern architecture combine, spreading…
in Africa
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Maine, New England
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Sarah Hull
Maine is such an idyllic spot that visitors seem to get nostalgic for it even if they haven’t visited it yet. Indeed, as you cross the Piscataqua River marking the border between New Hampshire and Maine, you’ll pass a sign alongside the highway that reads “Welcome to Maine: The Way Life Should Be.” What is it about this picturesque state that merits such lofty devotion?
in North America
