Tag: guide
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Neighbourhood Guide: Downtown LA
Downtown LA (affectionally known as DTLA) used to hold the reputation of dangerous and unsavoury. However in the last 15 years or so, it has under gone major gentrification and now is a vibrant and enthralling part of town with a strong art influence. It is littered with old 1920’s art deco buildings that now…
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La Dolce Vita for Less in Venice
The only way to arrive in Venice is by train, almost the only way anyway. But by in arriving the slightly less glamorous way you are treated for your troubles. There is nothing like walking out of San Lucia station after a 10 hours over night train. It’s possibly the best view from any train…
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Une Grande Affaire to Remember
The first time I went to Paris was a youthful summer a long time ago. I had just finished a 6 month study abroad program in the Alpine city of Grenoble and I was desperate to visit the city that had sparked my lifetime long obsession with France and french culture. The next time was…