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Big Love for Petit Amour Villa Seychelles

We have been lucky to stay at some stunning hotels in the short time that we have been expats in London. The grounds at the Old Swan and Minster Mill, the suite at The Magdalen Chapter and the crazy luxury of the...

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Restaurant Rebel

I’m sick of fancy food. As a restaurant enthusiast and adventurous eater, it’s taken me a long time to get here.  But here I am, and I have the need to go public with my rebellion against Michelin stars.My...

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Cambodia is not Kansas

Cambodia remains one of the most challenging places we’ve ever been. We loved experiencing the frenetic city of Phnom Penh, the beach of Kep and of course the stunning ancient city of Angkor Wat. But...

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My Wandering Path Towards Employment: Part 2

For the first part of this fun story, click here During my first months in London, the restaurant recruiting system didn’t impress me and I wanted to opt out of the whole thing entirely. Dealing with hospitality...

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Beach = 1, Julie = 0

In my mind, people on a beach vacation look something like this. Arrive at the beach late morning, as the sun is hitting its peak. Spend some time swimming, floating, , and lazily relaxing in the gorgeous ocean. Come...

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Riding in Comfort: Etihad Business Class

*Please excuse quality of the in-flight photos. They were taken on our phones…didn’t want to draw too much attention to the gawking flyers in row 20!* After winning an upgrade on our Etihad flight to Abu...