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Hey there Gals about the Globe! I am extremely excited to be part of such an inspiring community. My name is Daphna Cuevas, and I would have to say I'm a late bloomer in traveling but leaving that for future posts. I currently find myself living back home in Guadalajaran Mexico, yep hecha en Mexico. However, I went to middle school, high school and college in the states, and lived in France and

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Over the holidays, I went to a beautiful photo exhibit dedicated to the one and only Audrey Hepburn. I didn’t realize that Audrey spent so much time in Rome throughout her career. Her photo display gave me the chance to truly appreciate and admire both her professional and personal life. Especially her goodwill efforts with UNICEF! Love one of her quotes, “For some trips all you need is one

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By: Amanda Hughes The next day we went to the University of College Cork. Quite possibly the most beautiful college campus I’ve ever visited. The students attending this university really make the most of their campus. I saw many of them sitting outside studying, reading, talking to friends, riding bikes on the paths, etc. I really could see myself coming back to Cork one day to teach (they

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By Amanda Hughes from Taking Chances TXBefore I even arrived on the Emerald Isle, I knew I would be exposed to a lot of differences from my home country (and by home country I mean Texas, of course). However, I didn’t expect the differences to begin at the airport and I certainly didn’t expect them to begin in the bathroom…see the toilet in the slideshow above. That’s right, the first picture

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Photo: Museo Nacional del PradoBy Bethy Hardeman, follow her blog on Yahoo!I walked out of my third- floor apartment in Madrid, Spain to the sound of Antonio's birds chirping above me. I looked up after shutting the door to see Antonio himself cleaning in the hallway. He looked up and a smile crept across his chubby face. "What are you doing, Antonio?" I asked in Spanish.He stopped his cleaning

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Araceli ran into some actors while touring the set as well. Perhaps she was an extra on the set of HBO's Rome, an extra from the future that is, as her clothes are clearly sewn and of the moment!

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Olive harvest 2011 was a healthy success! Thanks to our friends from La Tartaruga Sabina, the villa and estate of the Micheletta family, Rome Today learned about the thorough process of turning olives into oil for a year-long supply of extra virgin olive oil. Luckily, their amazing OSCO olive oil will soon be available on store shelves in the United States, with New York as its first stop. In

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I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Montreal-based international color marketing expert, Catherine Larose. As a Gal about the Globe, I’m always looking for older Gals about the Globe. They are mentors who’ve not just “been there done that,” but offer a window into my own future as they’ve blazed so many of life’s trails I can’t wait to trample through. Any Color But Beige: Living Life in

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While in New York City for fashion week last month, I headed to 7th avenue, aka Fashion Avenue, as it sits in the city’s Garment District. Previously the textile-manufacturing Mecca of America, the Garment District is still considered a fashion capitol among designers and it is where I visited up-and-coming designer, Bradley Scott, in his showroom. Scott received this year’s Fashion Group

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As for the Rome riots this weekend, what can I say. I’m horribly disappointed. I’ll be the first to admit that I didn’t recognize my own city. My heart sank watching the news coverage of the riots. All I could see were groups of masked and hooded thugs destroying the city I call home and have grown to love just as much as my own country. Like any city, Rome has its own problems but nothing

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Fashion Week San Antonio wrapped up on Friday evening with a final Fashion Group International (FGI) event, “The Emerging Designer Show.” Hosted in an historical part of Sunset Station, “The Depot,” the runway show began spectacularly thanks to the beautiful building’s vaulted ceilings, balcony seating and 1,000 lights. State Representative Joaquin Castro, was not only excited about San Antonio’s

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October is by far the best time to visit Rome. Temperatures are slightly cooler and grape season is in full swing. Wine is overflowing everywhere and bunches of fresh picked grapes are ready to be eaten. Especially in the medieval town of Marino where the “Sagra dell’Uva” attracted hundreds to drink up last year’s reserve to make room for this year’s vino novello. Since 1925, the town of

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The entrance to Cult Studios is hidden behind plywood and a closed-off sidewalk when I arrive at the Flower District location near New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology. Inside, Henry De La Paz, a hairdresser originally from the Rio Grande Valley, is preparing models with weaves, curls, and Princess Leia braids and ribbons for San Antonio designer Angelina Mata’s Spring/Summer 2012

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Toronto born, New York-based designer Kaelen Farncombe presented her Spring/Summer 2012 collection at Chelsea neighborhood’s Root Drive-In Studio. Upon arrival, myself and guests were given a baby pink program with black Rorschachs. But we didn’t know quite what to make of it once we finally previewed the collection, as we were ushered into a rectangular room where translucent pink sheets hung

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Teen Vogue was there Too!

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I had the opportunity to visit Ground Zero during the tenth anniversary of 9/11. While it is difficult to put into words the somberness of this day, above are some photos I took of the site, which includes St. Paul's Church (also damaged ten years ago),the 9/11 Memorial Preview Site, the construction of One World Trade Center and more.

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I’m writing from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City right now, and I’m finding it quite hard to tear myself away from fashion events and sites to sit down and write. Yesterday I checked out Lela Rose’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection; she is a noteworthy designer not only because she is from Texas—Dallas, that is—but because of her eclectic inspirations. Her inspiration for this collection

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“So, how do I look?” I asked my one-and-only before heading to the Katy Perry concert at the AT&T Center last night. “Like all the other soccer moms who’ll be accompanying their 14-year-old daughters,” he jokingly replied. “Stop,” I began, “her lyrics are way too explicit for kids.” I was certain that not only would the show be an adult concert, but that to fit in with the trannies and drag

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It’s almost autumn and major fashion magazines have already published their fall favorites. Yet we've still been searching for the Perfect Dress to weather the 100 plus temperatures; an outfit that is both comfortable and cool to wear, but is also versatile with the changing seasons, looks good with a light scarf, or even an 80s jean jacket and Risky Business sunglasses. The Perfect Dress-in

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When I walked into Angelina Mata’s River North abode, I was immediately transported onto a set like The Devil Wears Prada; if say, the film was strictly about a talented artist preparing for fashion week in New York City next month. My eyes were quickly drawn to white strings of leftover fabric adorning the gray carpet of the Atelier — French for artist’s workshops — but then moved to other

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Rome TodayI recently read an article by travel writer Rick Steves discussing how American travelers often find themselves in a state of shock when they visit Europe and are exposed to European nudity in public. I couldn’t help but laugh since I was one of those Americans when I first visited Italy in 2004. I felt uncomfortable with such uninhibited behavior. My husband, who is from Italy,

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When Marianna Urutia graduated from her Master’s program in architecture at the University of Houston, the recession had already begun. Undeterred, the native San Antonian found a way to use her skills and passion. “I took it as a clue to experiment and explore,” Urutia explains, “I’d already been very crafty and part of being in interior design and architecture was about being very elegant.”

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Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to granting wishes and memory-making events for men and women battling stage IV breast cancer, has kicked off its 2011 Brides Against Breast Cancer™ Nationwide Tour of Gowns. The event will be stopping in San Antonio on Saturday, July 16 – Sunday, July 17 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio.

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When we arrived in Miami, we learned that the Dallas Mavericks were staying at our hotel for the NBA championships against the Miami Heat. We ran into a number of players and employees working for the Mavericks franchise. Low and behold, my girlfriends and I were invited to the over-hyped club Liv, which is located in the infamous Fontainebleau Hotel. Conveniently on Miami Beach, it's often

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Many of our parents and grandparents were taught as Hispanics growing up in South Texas, “If you want to prosper in the U.S., do not speak Spanish, do not teach your children Spanish.” Fortunately, times they have a-changed; parents can and should teach their children more about their culture. I met with mother-of-two and owner of Baby Besos, Victoria Herrera, who built a business that teaches

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Dress Shop is no longer one of Austin’s best kept secrets. Tourists from local hotels were stopping by during my visit to check out the infamous store owned by the, “Dress Evangelist,” Leslie Gandy. “We carry dresses that are both ‘of the moment’ but will last for a long time,” explains Gandy, “we do have our fair share of college and even high school customers-but the dresses appeal to the

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Caroline Kennedy came to San Antonio for a five-city launch tour promoting her new poetry anthology, She Walks in Beauty, A Woman’s Journey Through Poems. Titled after Lord Byron’s famous poem, the anthology includes works from other greats of English literature, such as Edna St. Vincent Millay, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Amy Lowell and more. However, proudly featured alongside those greats are

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Turkish-born designer, Nilgun Derman, and her daughter, Ayse Derman, are the proud owners of Niche, a modern women’s clothing line carried in high-end boutiques and departments stores throughout the U.S. and Canada. In 500-800 stores at any given time, and in almost every state in the U.S., Niche happens to be headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, in an industrial area near the airport, or what

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Ashley Renee Hansen, designer and owner of A. Renee Jewelry, began featuring her first sets of earrings and necklaces on “The Drag,” in Austin, Texas. Now her dreams have taken her from the drag to designing custom-made lines for weddings and special occasions. “I have a client who wants pearls, pearls, pearls, for her October wedding,” Hansen explains, “Gray pearls, white pearls, pink pearls,

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Too much Fiesta flair can get one arrested, make others intoxicated, and get a certain Fashionation writer in trouble, as it invites too much inspiration for criticism. After attending a few Fiesta events this year, I’ve amended the slogan from, Viva Fiesta! to Muerte Fiesta!, as I wouldn’t want to be caught dead in some of the Fiesta outfits I saw, and hope that next year you aren’t either. In

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This Thursday March 31, 2011 from 6:30 p.m – 9:30 p.m., the International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) presents, “Imagine.” An annual fashion runway event, featuring ten of IADT’s graduating fashion design and merchandising students, this year Shirin Askari of Project Runway Season Six will host. Tickets are $20 and VIP tickets are $35 and can be purchased here or by calling IADT at

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I’m left with many impressions of SXSW’s first ever fashion component, Style X. However, among those impressions I’m referred back to a comment I made in an earlier Fashionation blog: “Fashion is not just a passion; it is a lifestyle that tells a story about ourselves, from something as ubiquitous as what kind of coffee we drink, to something as controversial as what kind of politics we practice.

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Okay. So I know I’m supposed to be writing about the first ever fashion component that took place this past week at South by Southwest (SXSW).In addition, I should really be telling you not only about how, in 24 years, it’s the first time fashion has participated at the mega conference, but also how I attended the first ever runway show featuring musicians from SXSW modeling in exhibiting

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South by Southwest’s first ever fashion component, Style X, kicked off with a Shop Hop event—a tour of Austin’s emerging boutiques. By the end of the night, and after being shuttled around to several shops, I tallied up my own short list I’m calling Shop Stops: the places you and my friends would actually be interested in stopping by and checking out. Here, in no particular order are the final

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Jonathan de la Garza, a real estate broker based in San Antonio, Texas is the creator of the Positive Pin™, a lapel pin meant for everyday wear to remind ourselves and others about the power of positive thinking.While fashion is as much about making a statement as it is about looking good, who would’ve thought it’s as much about science too? Featured on the Positive Pin™ website is an article

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Get out those Masks and Dresses! It began in Italy to celebrate the season of Lent, however today it is celebrated around the world. Whether it’s called Carnevale, Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, it’s a great day to get dressed up, eat too much and have a blast. This weekend, my best friend living in Rome, Araceli, jumped on a train to Venice, where the Carnevale festivities began, and took

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Its popularity rose in the United States during the 19th century when soldiers were given the garments during the Spanish-American war. T-shirts eventually caught on with skilled laborers and basically anybody challenging the heat. But hippies and tie-dyed t-shirts taught us that the garments are as much about comfort as they are about displaying important messages, political statements, and art.

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Well, the results are in and the competition was tough. So tough it’s a three-way tie. The theme of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards Red Carpet Show was Aliens, The Easter Bunny and Table Cloth. On February 27, 2011, Gwyneth Paltrow landed in Los Angeles, California from outer space, in a long silver space suit designed by Calvin Klein. When the hosts at E! News asked Paltrow who designed her

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In 2006, David Frankel directed The Devil Wears Prada, a film that coincidentally became an overnight success. Based on the 2003 New York Times best-selling book of the same name by Lauren Weisberger—arguably one of the best representations of the Chick-Lit genre—the film became a smash hit for a variety of reasons, but one in particular: it finally explained fashion to the rest of us, those

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Fashionation: Fashion for the Fashionable and The Fashionably ChallengedWhen I wake up every morning and walk over to my closet, I often think, “What do I want to say about myself today?” and then I begin to craft my story around that thought while rummaging through my wardrobe and favorite accessories. After all, fashion is not just a passion; it is a lifestyle that tells a story about ourselves

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I decided while I can’t always tell you what will look good on you, I thought—given my previous experience writing for The Local Tourist in which I frequented fashion shows—I can tell you what doesn’t look good on you, or, if you look stupid. I should also add that not only did I live in Rome and London, but I had dinner with Mr. Big in New York. So, I am not only abreast of European fashion, but

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Araceli Cardenas-Bon

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The Carrie Diaries, Candace Bushnell’s new novel and prequel to Sex and the City hit the shelves last month, on the Manolo Blahnik heels of Sex and the City 2’s May 27th movie release. How convenient. Or, “that’s delicious,” as they say in the NYC.Decked out in a brown journal-esque cover with CB initials for Candace Bushnell, or perhaps her creative nonfiction alter ego, Carrie Bradshaw, the

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Celebrating holidays is best with close family and friends, and sometimes staying close to home can re-unveil a gem while teaching you a ton about where you’re from. I spent Easter at my Aunt and Uncle’s lake house in Lake Hills, Texas just a 45-minute drive from San Antonio, in northwest Bandera and Medina counties. Lake Hills is at the deeper end of Medina Lake—a man-made oasis covering a

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By Dijana Semovska-KozarovaLast October, I headed to southeast Europe for my destination wedding in Macedonia—a republic once part of Yugoslavia. In between my wedding planning and organizing, I managed to sneak in some exploring of the country.Although only the size of the state of Virginia, Macedonia is known as, “The Pearl of the Balkans,” as it is a landlocked country boasting great

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Bitola, pronounced, Bee-tola, is a town about three hours from Strumica, where you’ll find the famous “Pelistar Mountain.” Tourists can actually stay at a hotel located on top of the mountain. There are also lakes at the top, which are referred to by the locals as “The Eyes”of Pelistar Mountain. Bitola’s cafe and club scene is located in the popular neighborhood called Sirok Sokak (Sheerok Soakok

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One of my best friends is going overseas for the first time. And, not only is she going overseas for the first time, but she’s going for a month over the summer. I have a few concerns and have already sat down to pre-plan her itinerary. An itinerary that includes a ridiculous Lady Gaga concert in Paris and a whirlwind trek to every European country and an excursion through the Greek islands.

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When I take a photo abroad, I like to think about how—while a picture may be worth a thousand words—it will be worth so much more after my return to the states. Araceli’s photos of Rome’s winter wonderland makes me think of my own Italian photos and I begin to reminisce; many of them often remark on other memories not present in the photo, and soon, it feels like I’m peeling off layers of an

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It’s been more than 20 years since Rome has been covered in snow! Today, to everyone’s surprise and delight the Eternal City turned into a modern-day Winter Wonderland with the heaviest snowstorm to hit the Italian capital city in years. Monumental landmarks such as the Coliseum and Circus Maximus were covered in snow leaving tourists and citizens alike enjoying the cold spell on an average

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Every building in the capital of Port-au-Prince has been damaged. Every hospital has been destroyed. Every school, house, car, street, makeshift home, orphanage, church and shantytown; even the capital’s main prison and presidential palace are ruined by Tuesday’s massive earthquake. What makes this tragedy “cruel and incomprehensible” as President Obama expressed, is that it happened in a country

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For the second year in a row, MySpace and the Wall Street Journal are partnering for “MySpace Citizen Journalist”—a competition in partnership with The Wall Street Journal and the World Economic Forum that gives MySpace users the opportunity to become a special correspondent at one of the world’s most prestigious conferences, the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2010 in Davos-Klosters,

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Do you have a friend who is an aspiring journalist? Do you know someone who is passionate about global affairs and wants the chance to rub elbows with world leaders? Do you know someone who wants to fly to Davos-Klosters Switzerland to test out his/her interviewing skills? If so, we have a break-through opportunity they won’t want to miss. For the second year in a row, MySpace and the Wall Street

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In 2004, I experienced a life changing incident. Was it coincidence, destiny, fate – or, divine intervention? It started in Rome, Italy with one simple question “Where’s the Vatican?”Let me back up a few days and explain that I originally went to Rome to visit a friend who was studying abroad. It was one of those opportunities to visit another country at a very reasonable cost.I departed the

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While I love frequenting the globe, there’s nothing I detest more than spending unnecessary time at the airport and flying altogether. However, when becoming suddenly self- aware that I often do the following alone, I began making mental tallies for each time that I was pushed through security gates, passed up while waiting in bathroom lines and cursed when seated (or more like squished) in

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Jamie Fox’s show, The Foxxhole, which airs on Sirius Satellite Radio, was produced “live” from the Joynt in Chicago on Friday evening. Arriving early, I witnessed the behind-the-scenes set-up and learned, not only would Jamie Foxx suddenly miss his promised live performance, but thank God for technology; Foxx would make it via URL instead of being IRL. However, once Jamie finally did Skype in, we

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Come support Movember and Me! On Thursday, November 19th, from 8 pm – 2 am, Basil Leaf Café will host a Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction to raise money for the Movember Foundation. Donations raised will go toward the campaign’s two outstanding beneficiary partners, the Prostate Cancer Foundation and Lance Armstrong Foundation.Like the beneficiaries, the auction block will include some of Chicago’s

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On Saturday evening, Gen Art, a leading non-profit organization promoting emerging talent in the arts and entertainment, hosted “Fresh Faces In Fashion.” The annual event celebrated its seventh year with the ‘hottest’ new designers premiering their best and eclectic spring 2010 collections. Fresh Faces has already launched many successful designers like Zac Posen, Vena Cava, Rebecca Taylor and

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London is the easiest city I have ever traveled to on this side of the Atlantic Ocean. Recently, I booked a last-minute, cheap ticket for a quick get-away, remembering the lyrics to the song I sang as a little girl: London bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down...Once I arrived, I found the city to be truly amazing and diverse in every sense of the word. And to my surprise, there isn’

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Perhaps the theme of this year’s Fashion Focus Chicago should have been wet weather. The celebration kicked off Thursday night under a big white tent-turned umbrella in Millennium Park, with Macy’s Presents the Designers of Chicago as the first headlining show. As drops momentarily crept through the ceiling to our seats, models scrambled back stage to dry off clothes, shoes, hair and we were

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I cannot think of a better time of the year for a Victoria’s Secret Grand Opening than during the week of Chicago’s 2009 Fashion Focus. And, in what better location than downtown’s Magnificent Mile? But you know what would be even better, given the spirit of Halloween? If an angel flew in from up above—wings and all—to celebrate with guests. Wait a minute. That did happen! Well, almost.While

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If you didn’t make it to the Meals on Wheels 2009 Celebrity Chef Ball Friday night, then too bad so sad. The real celebrities of the evening were the guests; my girlfriends and I felt honored as the best chefs of Chicago’s premier restaurants cooked for a cause while serving us their sexiest dishes and delicious desserts. Celebrity chef hosts included Jimmy Bannos (Heaven on Seven), Stephanie

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Below: me in Santa Margherita Ligure in a scarf I got in Rome, a hat I got in Chicago, sitting in Villa Durazzo, a 16th century castle in a 17th century parkThe detriment of travel is always trying to figure out how to take home the experience with you. Instead of savoring the journey, you often waste time locating the finest wine, coffee, stamps, antiques, perhaps even some cheese—despite the

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By Alba XitlalicEvery September 15th, Mexicans celebrate the famous “Aniversario del Grito de la Independencia”, their independence day. Mexicans everywhere gather together to celebrate, especially in Guadalajara, where I am from.After 23:00, the night of the 15th, the Major, or governor, performs the ceremony for the Grito de Independencia, where he recites history form the presidential balcony,

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I’ve lived in Italy for over three years now, spending my vacations and extended weekends sailing the turquoise shores of Sardinia and cruising inland through its cavernous towns of limestone and granite. And, while I’ve not only explored the island’s treasures TEXAS- style, cruising in my Jeep Liberty from coastline to cross-country, I’ve also truly “felt, smelt, and tasted the real Sardinia.”

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For those of you living under a rock, or without a radio, Kathy O’Malley and Judy Markey, known as, “the Girlfriends” formerly hosted the mid-morning Kathy and Judy Show on WGN-AM 720 for twenty years. But on May 22, the pair was dismissed, leaving not only a loyal and loving audience, but an endearing career which began in newspaper journalism. To honor their legacy, the Association for Women

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By: Dijana SemovskiBelow: Montreal apartments in St. DenisNow that we’ve learned a bit about shopping, cafeterias, creperias, architecture and things to do while in Old and New Montreal, you’re going to need at least one evening of decadence while on this trip, before following up with some last-minute boutique hopping.Boasting its "supper club" scene, St. Laurent is Montreal’s prominent street.

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By: Dijana SemovskiLeft:New MontrealMontreal is divided into two parts: Old Montreal and New Montreal. In Old Montreal, there is definitely an old world feel to it as you walk amongst cobblestone roads and old historical landmarks, like the Notre Dame Basilica. One place you must stop by in Old Montreal, for an evening of live Jazz and French crepes, is a beautiful restaurant called Jardin Nelson

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By: Dijana SemovskiOo lala! Montreal, although it may not be Paris, sure comes pretty close. The second largest city in Canada and the largest city in Quebec, province of Canada, Montreal’s original name was Ville-Marie (City of Mary). However, the city takes its current name from Mont-Royal or Mont Re`al in Middle French, where a three-headed hill at the heart of the city lies.French is the city

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“Hi, I’m Desiree, Gal about the Globe,” I excitedly shouted, as I was introduced to Andrew Zimmern, host of Travel Channel’s Bizzare Foods. Andrew, standing proudly in front of his “Strange Foods” table, smiled back, shook my hand and took my business card as I proceeded to flatter him, recounting why I love what he does and love to do it too. Well, the travel part that is; not really so much as

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Have you ever been so excited about a movie? I mean really excited? Having read The Time Traveler's Wife cover to cover a few years ago, I have been anxiously awaiting the premier of the film version for months. This time travel romance is essentially my summer’s Harry Potter or G.I. Joe.The film tells the story of Clare (Rachel McAdams) and Henry (Eric Bana) as they attempt to overcome the

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Who came up with this super trendy new word? Everywhere I go this summer, billboards, Borders, the box office, everyone is advertising things to do and buy “while on your Staycation.” Now, assuming the stupid word spurred from a global economic epidemic, then isn’t it obvious that the underlined meaning is to save money? Ahem, a simple Wikipedia search claims its origin from the financial 2007 –

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Travel Channel's Man vs. Food visited my hometown, San Antonio, Texas. The episode premiered on August 5th, with host, Adam Richman taking a tour of Lulu's Bakery and Café to learn how to make a 3 1/2 pound cinnamon roll. Adam also headed to Big Lou’s Pizza for a 42 inch pizza, and Chunky’s Burgers for the "Four Horsemen Challenge," where he eats a burger "topped with the spiciest chilies in the

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I received this video from the Swiss Tourism Board months ago. It was produced by a travel agency in Europe for promotional purposes and has remained my favorite plug for the continent. It's one of those videos that gets funnier each time I watch it. So watch the story about Francine's Five Husbands in five of Europe's Cool Capitals.

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If you're interested in visiting a city and combing through it like a local, we found another great site you should check out, Spotted By Locals. It includes city blogs by handpicked guides and while featured cities mainly include European destinations, the list is growing. We also noticed a few "Best in Travel 2009" cities are representing...

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For some reason, planes love to layover in Amsterdam. And, if you happen to be like the gals I’ve talked to, chances are—layovers in Amsterdam are famous for this—it lasts a ridiculous eight hours. What are you supposed to do during that time? How about take two trips for the price of one! That’s right; this is no time to take a nap. Suck it up; grab a coffee and start walking boots!Okay, so

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Thinking about California this summer, with its bright lights and sandy beaches? What better way to get in shape for the Los Angeles nightlife or surfing the waves than a full-day hike on Half Dome at Yosemite National Park? Half Dome—literally half of a mountain made out of granite— climbs almost 5,000 feet, and according to the National Park, that’s 8,800 feet above sea level. The hiking

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You cannot head to Munich without visiting its beautiful alpine region, Bavaria. Waterfalls scrape along the mountains’ rough cliffs, while lush meadows inside its layers open to crystal blue and green lakes, and clouds soar through majestic peaks. If you’re not visualizing a romantic postcard picture in your head yet, then maybe you’ll also need a tour of King Ludwig II’s enchanting castles,

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To begin exploring medieval Munich, head to the Altstadt, or “old city.” Here, three gates of the original town borders still stand: the Sendlinger Tor in the south, Isartor to the east, and Karlstor in the west. At the town center you’ll find Marienplatz, the Altstadt’s main square and home to the town hall, Rathaus. During the Middle Ages, this square hosted the town’s jousts, games,

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I debated whether to give in-the-middle-of-the-night plane crashes the time of day. Especially on Gal about the Globe, an informative online travel magazine that tries to stay upbeat and positive, despite the disastrous journeys that may arise out of our adventures. But however fantastical being a Gal about the Globe sounds, it occurred to me that safety is always an issue while traveling. So

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Located in southeastern Germany, Munich is the capital of Bavaria, and one of Germany’s cultural treasures. Nestled just above the Bavarian Alps, Munich’s folklore, historic center, art and city-savvy lifestyle attract Germans nationwide, as well as ex-patriots. So don’t be surprised when you find a great mix of people, as opposed to just the average Bavarian living in the city. In fact, when

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By Jamie SmithIn Spain, all roads lead to Madrid. Well, at least all the major rail lines do. If you plan to be in Madrid for several days, consider taking advantage of its centrality and plan a day trip to one of Spain’s other beautiful cities. Several cities, including Barcelona and Seville, are served by a high-speed train which cuts travel time nearly in half. Moreover, even the trains which

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By Jamie SmithMadrid has one of the best subway systems in the world, but the best way to explore the city is on foot. With so many cultural attractions, stores, restaurants, and people packed into such a small space, you’re sure to find fun just strolling.The following is an itinerary that provides structure and suggestions for a day of walking in Madrid, but also allows plenty of freedom for

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By Jamie SmithWhile Madrid is the center of an extremely diverse country, it would be something of a misnomer to call it a melting pot. Those who have live in the capital often don’t blend in to the city but rather retain their fierce regional pride and provincial perspective, even if their family has been Madrileños for generations. In a country where no one hesitates to tell you what they

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Your perfect Turin itinerary includes spending your morning in the Museo Egizio and Museo Nazionale del Cinema. At lunch, enjoy Piedmontese cuisine at a family-run trattoria, and then venture back out to get a glimpse of the Shroud of Turin in the Duomo di San Giovanni Battista. Finish your first day of sight-seeing with the Galleria Sabauda (same palazzo as Museo Egizio), where the dukes and

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The first airline to fly to Cuba since July 2004, a Long-Beach airline in Los Angeles offers a five-hour flight to Cuba. Check out the Los Angeles Times for the story and let us know what you think. Did you make it to Cuba five years ago, and if so, what was it like, what do you think has changed? Do you think this is a step in the right direction for the U.S., Cuba, and the world?

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Italy again? If you’re wondering why we’re featuring another Italian city, the answer is simple: In the business of international tourism, summer means busy season, with Italy typically the number one preferred destination by most traveling through Europe. However, as these times remain desperate, we’re delighted to feature Turin, an Italian city that offers a lower price point along with an

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'Oh, save me! Oh, guide me! And bid the deep hide me, For he grasps me now by the hair!' The loud Ocean heard, To its blue depth stirred, And divided at her prayer; And under the water The Earth's white daughter Fled like a sunny beam; Behind her descended Her billows, unblended With the brackish Dorian stream:-- Like a gloomy stain On the emerald main

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On June 12, 2009, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was re-elected president of Iran causing worldwide protests as Iranians disagreed with the outcome and honesty of the election. Given the country’s sordid history of conflict and suppression, this critical election urged Iranians to vote for the opposing candidate, Mir Hussein Moussavi. But officials claimed Ahmadinejad won at least 60% of the vote,

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If you only had time for one adventure in eastern Sicily, wouldn't you want to make it to the top of an active volcano?Above: Footage from Etna's eruption in 2007.Meaning “I burn,” Mount Etna hits more than 10,000 feet, covers more than 600 square miles, and is classified as a "decade volcano." Usually, the only serious problem is ash in the sky, and the Catania airport shuts down. But Etna's

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"The colour of the town is black (...) black is the lava stone which the houses are made of, so that the old palazzos and the convents look as if they were bunkers. Houses made with the flesh of Mongibello, and so he looks at them from afar like property that is legitimately his, left to the people down there only in life tenancy."-Writer Rodolfo De Mattei, on the city of CataniaThis week we take

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June 18, 2009 - When I lived overseas, the most expensive cities in the world were London and Moscow. Now with the cruel global economy it seems those expensive cities have shifted and, "It has primarily to do with the high costs of shipping, fuel and fluctuating exchange rates." Check out this article I found (via Business Week) on Yahoo Finance for the top ten Most Expensive Cities in the World

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Cats are great. They're silly looking, don't need assistance using the bathroom, are perfectly happy most of the time eating cheeseburgers and staring at the wall. And while it's recently been proven by "science" that cats are basically one step up from stuffed animals, cats have also been shown to reduce stress in their owner, simply by existing and occasionally letting you pet them. Which is

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If there’s anywhere in the world for a foodie to vacation, it’s Chicago. Many American tourists know the city as, home of the Chicago stuffed pizza, or hotdogs. But how unfortunate! Sure, the American Dog and Pizzeria Uno, or Gino’s East and Giordano’s are staples in the city’s history too. But given our Monday tour of Chicago’s colorful community, why wouldn’t you take advantage of the diverse

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Not only was Chicago the only U.S. city to make the list,“Top Ten Cities to Visit in 2009,” by Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel, but this gal’s been based there for over three years now. What better reasons to make Chicago the next city of the week? Lonely Planet sited Chicago’s business, art, architecture, food, music, theater and overall culture as the winning criteria, and stated, “If you want

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As an online travel magazine different from the rest, we pride ourselves in encouraging women to live in the places they are passionate about. And, we especially encourage our writers to do the same. Keeping up with this tradition, our Gal about the Globe, Gabrielle Sinclair has just made her way west to Los Angeles, California. Stay tuned to learn more about her move, life in a new city and

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It is difficult to travel to Spain without making comparisons to my home state, Texas (formerly New Spain). Which is why, I could not write about Huelva or the Province of Huelva without mentioning Donana National Park and Natural Park. Located in the province’s southeast, Donana National Park and Natural Park was named a World Heritage site in 1994, and covers 104,920 hectares.The unique area

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Huelva’s Costa de La Luz (coast of light) sees more than three thousand hours of sunlight each year, and in some places, like where the estuary and marshlands meet River Piedras and the Atlantic Ocean— Flecha del Rompido—you can witness the sun setting twice every evening. Once nearby, and again in the distance, over the Atlantic. From the hill, Cerro de San Cristobal, the twilight stretches

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Araceli recently ran Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure in Rome, Italy just as she had many times before in the states. When asked what the difference between the two races was, she responded with, “It [breast cancer] is an issue that affects women all over the world and seeing it in Italy reaffirms the fact that no woman is exempt. You realize that much more just how important it is to find a

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