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Kuala Lumpur: from Tall Towers to the Batu Caves
If you're going to visit the towers, bring a book - the wait to get up there can last for hours.
Toronto: where to shop, what to see
Besides sporting attractions, you have to check out Toronto's churches, such as St. Michael's Cathedral. For sinners, I recommend shopping and eating on Bloor Street.
Speeding through Montreal
Montreal’s name - you guessed it - comes from “Mount Royal.”
Best of Europe: Berlin
Much of "The Reader" was filmed in the coolest district in East Berlin, known as Mitte. There are great underground bars, the music scene is incredible, and you can check out Checkpoint Charlie.
A crash course in getting ready for New Year’s Eve parties
Looking effortlessly good is still an art for us mere mortals. So here are some pointers:
“Longford”: of prison reform and redemption
After seeing this film, and recalling what my own father went through in jail, I found myself wanting to speak up about prison reform and the idea of rehabilitation.
From supermodels to common folk: everyone must have “a passion for giving”
This was guerrilla-style filmmaking. It was an uphill struggle from day one.
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The Hamptons: life’s a beach
Overall, the fashions were "Easter Bunny couture." It's not surprising that Ralph Lauren is the most popular shop in South Hampton.
Posted in Society, north america, travel Also tagged anne hathaway, madonna, robin leacock, the hamptons, u.s. 1 Comment
Montepulciano and the birthplace of the Renaissance
At lunchtime we’d wonder through some town's narrow cobblestones streets (cars can only park on the outside of these towns as there’s no space for them inside), towards some tavern, smelling the famous white truffles all the way in the street.
Get to Northern Cyprus before unification